An escaped inmate from the St. Louis region has ties to Springfield. Tommy Boyd, 45, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2008 for enticement of …
Read More »California Man Ask For Remote Court Appearance
A California man accused of crashing a boat into a house, while intoxicated at the Lake of the Ozarks is asking to appear remotely for his court …
Read More »Grandfather from Clinton Charged with Shooting, Killing His Grandson
A man from Clinton is in custody on charges stemming from the shooting death of his own grandson. Investigators say 70-year-old Thomas Ribby shot and killed 16-year-old …
Read More »Firefighter from Willard Recovering After Being Electrocuted During Trailer Fire
A firefighter with the Willard Fire Protection District is recovering after he was electrocuted while battling a trailer fire. Crews were called to the location on North …
Read More »New Youth Crisis Center Hopeful to Divert Crime
This story courtesy of Carissa Codel of OzarksFirst.com- The Greene County Juvenile Office saw over 1,000 kids and teens last year and is already on track to …
Read More »Amtrak Could Come to Springfield
This story courtesy of Mike Landis of OzarksFirst.com- For the first time in nearly 60 years, travelers may soon be able to ride the rails in and …
Read More »MSHP Troop “I” Looking For Vehicle In Fatal Laclede County Crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking for help in finding a vehicle that ran over a woman on I-44 near Lebanon around 1:15 am Saturday. The …
Read More »Joplin Man Pleads Guilty To Kidnapping Conspiracy
A man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to his role in a kidnapping plot that led to the death of the victim. A Department of Justice …
Read More »Trial Date Set for Woman Accused of Killing Drury University Student
A woman from Ozark will appear in court soon on charges stemming from a crash that killed a Drury University student. Investigators say 55-year-old Marjorie Dewitt was …
Read More »Owner of Affordable Towing in Springfield Sentenced for Violating the Clean Air Act
The owner of Springfield-based Affordable Towing will spend several years in prison for violating the Clean Air Act. Investigators say Dennis Cleveland knowingly took his company’s tow …
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