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Remembering the "Young Brothers Massacre" that killed six Ozarks lawmen
Ten men from the Greene County Sheriff's Office and Springfield Police Department set out to arrest Harry and Jennings Young on January 2nd, 1932. Six of those law enforcement officers died trying to bring the Youngs to justice. → Read More
CFO names Springfield physician 2018 Humanitarian of the Year
Dr. Tricia Derges was honored for her work with Lift Up Springfield, a health clinic that provides free services to veterans and people who are poor or homeless. → Read More
Local charity donates 22 musical instruments to kids in need
Play It Forward SWMO is giving the pieces to students who might not otherwise have access to a musical instrument. → Read More
Nixa vs. Ozark's "Backyard Brawl" isn't just a football game
Students from both school districts are competing to see who can provide the most food to the Least of These Food Pantry in Ozark. → Read More
Springfield P.D. trying new tactic to catch crooks
SPD plans to deploy four Crime Stoppers kiosks around the city to provide the public with information about wanted fugitives, Amber Alerts, and other items of interest. → Read More
Springfield man credits pit bull with saving his brother's life
A home invasion was thwarted Monday morning when a protective pooch leaped into action. → Read More
Ozarks kids send goodies and warm wishes to troops overseas
Hundreds of care packages will soon be on their way to deployed military members. → Read More
Ozarks kids send goodies and warm wishes to troops overseas
Hundreds of care packages will soon be on their way to deployed military members. → Read More
Greene County Sheriff's Office investigates claims of animal abuse
Three day old, malnourished foal was found by neighbors. → Read More
Republic pottery cafe has second theft of the month
The owner of a popular pottery cafe in Republic is wondering why she's been the victim of 2 thefts in the past two weeks. → Read More
One Springfield neighborhood deals with flood clean up
Emergency flash floods swallowed streets and entire neighborhoods Sunday night. The flood waters are beginning to recede leaving damage in their wake. → Read More
Still recovering after Leap year tornado in the Ozarks
Still recovering after Leap year tornado in the Ozarks → Read More
Trout season and didymo or rock snot
An invasive algae called didymo..also known as snot rock is already in Arkansas streams...not far from Missouri. Trout season opens March 1st and this algae forms where trout like to swim. → Read More
Understanding a lenient sentence handed down in deadly drunk driving accident
Retired Greene Co judge explains possible reasons for probation → Read More
February allergies not unusual
February allergies are more common than you think. The warmth and wind aids red cedar pollen to spread into the Ozarks from the south..but it actually exists without it. → Read More
Possible cave system in Top of The Rock sinkhole
The sinkhole at the Top of the Rock Golf course near Branson has been there for almost a year..and now it's possible there's a cave system. → Read More
Cause of Cedar Haven Lodge fire unknown
The cause of the fire that damaged the Cedar Haven Lodge Tuesday remains unknown and may never be known. → Read More
Fordland man speaks out after being badly beaten
A Fordland man says he was nearly beaten to death over the weekend. The man who he says is responsible, Ronald DeLapp, is now wanted in Webster County for assault and armed criminal action. → Read More
Neighbors in south Springfield feel ignored by city council
Residents in one neighborhood worry about too many businesses near their homes → Read More
Winter's Worst: What you need to do to prepare for an ice
Winter's Worst: What you need to do to prepare for an ice → Read More