Missouri’s Governor says it will take weeks, if not months, for the small town of Glenallen to recover following a deadly tornado. Governor Mike Parson travelled to …
Read More »9-1-1 Director Inman To Retire
Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Director Kris Inman has announced his retirement, effective July 17. Inman, a 28-year 9-1-1 employee, became director of the department in May …
Read More »Man from Springfield Sentenced in Drive-By Shooting
A man from Springfield will spend several years in prison for his involvement in a drive-by shooting. Investigators say 34-year-old Cartevion Chapman was the alleged target of …
Read More »Deadly Tornado in Southeast Missouri
Rescue efforts are underway after an apparent strong tornado hit the towns of Marble Hill and Glenallen in Bollinger County. The Highway Patrol confirms multiple injuries and …
Read More »Child Dead in Strafford Fire
A one year old child is dead in a house fire in Strafford. The mobile home was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. A three year old …
Read More »Severe Weather Threat to Continue in the Ozarks Overnight Wednesday morning
8:35 a.m. UPDATE: The Severe Thunderstorm Watch that had been in effect for all of southwest Missouri is now in effect for areas east of Highway 65 …
Read More »Local Ballot Issues 4-4-23
Several communities had issues on the ballot about school bonds, tax bonds for public safety and sales tax on marijuana. Surprisingly all of them passed. The city …
Read More »Track Live Election Results, April 4, 2023
Polls are officially closed and election results will be coming in shortly. Below is a list of the major races and ballot measures we’ll be following. To …
Read More »Local School Board Races: April 4, 2023
Local elections are concluding here in southwest Missouri, and we at KWTO are here to bring you the latest. Below is a list of all the local …
Read More »Area Mayor and City Council Races: April 4, 2023
Election night is drawing to a close, and results are flooding in. Below are the results of every major mayor and city council race in the local …
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