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Teens caught stealing gas cans, starting fire in Springfield
Police say the fire in the church parking lot was out before they got here early Friday morning. → Read More
Before you move: Tips for tenants
It’s already back-to-school season, and that means you may be moving your college student into their first rental house or apartment. But if you’re not careful, you could end up signing a lease that leaves you miserable for twelve months with no way to escape. → Read More
Dog finds giant python missing for months in Christian County
We’ve been wondering about it for months, and now we finally have answers. The 22-foot python that escaped from a house in Christian County is back in captivity, found alive after being on its own since May. → Read More
Family says it found 22-foot python ALIVE in Christian County, shows proof
The 22-foot python disappeared after a storm damaged its cage in mid-May. → Read More
Republic will vote on sales tax next Tuesday
Voters in Republic will decide on a quarter-percent sales tax. It would replace a sales tax for stormwater projects that expires in October. → Read More
Marshfield deaths raise questions about preventing murder-suicides
We’re taking a closer look at murder-suicides after two young boys were found dead in their father’s house over the weekend. → Read More
Keeping track of kids at the fair
The Ozark Empire Fair is here, and if you’re planning on taking your family to the party, you can plan on seeing some large crowds. → Read More
Springfield police say man shot 23 times; shooter targeted wrong home
We have new information about a shooting that nearly killed a Springfield couple. → Read More
Here's a list of the cooling centers in Springfield that will be open this week
With temperatures creeping up to the hundreds, people are cranking up the AC to stay cool. But not everyone has that option. That’s why cooling centers open up during heat advisories in Springfield. → Read More
Don't get stuck with counterfeit cash this summer
Fake money is popping up all over Springfield. According to online police records, dozens of people have reported counterfeit bills to Springfield police over the last month. → Read More
Springfield City Council will discuss prescription drug monitoring program
The opioid epidemic is a growing concern across the nation, particularly in Missouri, where there isn’t a statewide program to monitor narcotics prescriptions. → Read More
Elkland man accused of killing wife in Buffalo hotel
An Elkland man is in jail, accused of killing his wife, and police say he claims he doesn't remember the shooting. → Read More
Do you know how to handle a traffic stop?
One Missouri lawmaker says not enough drivers know how to handle a traffic stop, and she’s working to do something about it. → Read More
Fireworks are illegal in Springfield city limits, people light them off anyway
It is against the law to shoot off fireworks in the Springfield city limits. But that doesn't stop people from doing it. People we spoke with say fireworks aren’t just an issue on the holiday. It’s a week-long problem. → Read More
Aurora schools superintendent is charged with not reporting child abuse allegation
Police says Travis Shaw got tips about inappropriate teacher/student interactions but didn't call a state hotline to initiate an investigation. → Read More
Be wary of storms during float trips in the Ozarks
The forecast is going to be one of your most valuable tools when you’re planning a float trip. → Read More
Foster Care Bill of Rights is now a law
There are thousands of kids in Missouri who have been taken out of their homes and are waiting to find out where they’ll end up. Now, those foster children have a new set of rights. → Read More
VIDEO: Trees snap throughout neighborhood in north Springfield
KSPR's Rachel Dubrovin reports from a neighborhood full of snapped trees in Springfield. → Read More
Don't believe post about ATM PINs that's circulating online
Don't bother memorizing your ATM PIN in reverse as a way to summon police quickly if you get robbed. → Read More
Man from Hickory County dies after encounter with sheriff's deputies
His mother is waiting on autopsy results so she can find out why her son died this week. → Read More