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Man Sentenced For Firing At a Deputy

A Springfield man has been sentenced in federal court for shooting at a deputy. A press release from the Department of Justice says 41-year-old Richard Friederich has been sentenced to 13 years and 10 months

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National Night Oout in Springfield

Tonight is National Night Out in Springfield. The event is aimed at building cooperation between police and neighborhoods. Springfield Police Public Affairs Officer Cris Swaters says the event brings together police, fire, and neighborhood organizations.

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C-U Working to Restore Power

City Utilities Manger Joel Alexander crews are working as fast as they can to restore power to customers affected by storms. He says, at 3:45 P.M, there were still approximately 6,600 customers without power due

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Manhunt Ends in Arrest

A manhunt in Greene County has ended with an arrest. Multiple agencies searched for James Cruse, who was considered armed and dangerous and accused of breaking into a home and stealing a vehicle. Authorities set

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Monett Woman Evades Attempted Kidnapping

Courtesy of Emilee Kuschel of OzarksFirst.com- A suspect has been arrested and charged with 2nd-degree kidnapping and 1st-degree endangering the welfare of a child in Monett, according to a press release from the Monett Police

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Ozark Empire Fair Officially Opens

Courtesy of Bethany French of OzarksFirst.com The 87th annual Ozark Empire Fair kicked off Thursday, and Summer’s Biggest Party is off to a busy start.  There has been a large turnout for the first night of the fair, and fairgoers said this is one of their favorite

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Governor Parson’s Visit To Springfield

Governor Mike Parson was in Springfield Thursday to address the Chamber of Commerce. He spoke about the state’s economic successes, upcoming infrastructure projects to improve roads and his commitment to improving internet access in rural

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