Former Lebanon CPA Sentenced For Ponzi Scheme
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A one-time certified public accountant in south-central Missouri has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for conducting a Ponzi scheme that swindled millions of dollars from dozens of victims.
Murder Charges In Deadly Springfield Shooting
A 22-year-old man is charged with murder after a shooting this week in Springfield. Mikal Johnson is charged with shooting Christopher Kuder, 41, from Springfield to death Wednesday morning. Kuder was found with a gunshot wound near
Police In Springfield Investigating Thursday Shooting
Police in Springfield are investigating a shooting that left one man injured and the shooter on the run. Authorities say the shooting happened Thursday around 4 p.m. on the 1400 block of North Broadway. The man injured
Springfield Police Investigating Armed Robbery At Dairy Queen
Police in Springfield are investigating an armed robbery at a Dairy Queen Thursday afternoon. The robbery took place at the restaurant on West College Street around 3 p.m. Authorities say the robber showed a gun before leaving
Missouri Governor: Pardon Of 4-Decade Inmate Not A Priority
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson says addressing the clemency petition for a man who’s been behind bars for a triple murder for more than four decades is not a “priority,” even though
Woman: Missouri Lawmaker Told Her To Deny Allegations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former Missouri police officer campaigning for a state House seat last year repeatedly told a woman to deny that they had sex years ago while she was drunk and he was
City Working On Plan To Bring Jordan Creek Back To Life
The city of Springfield has a plan to Renew Jordan Creek in downtown Springfield. The plan would reduce flooding and improve water quality. It would also provide a place for people to enjoy greenspace. Tim Rosenbury, Director
Expiration Dates Extended On J&J Vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Johnson & Johnson says U.S. health officials have extended the expiration date for millions of doses of its COVID-19 vaccine by an extra six weeks. The drugmaker said Thursday that the Food and Drug
Vicky Hartzler Running For U.S. Senate
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (AP) — Republican Rep. Vicky Hartzler, who represents a very conservative and mostly rural area of central and western Missouri in Congress, has officially entered the state’s crowded Senate race. Hartzler announced her bid
Crash Slows Traffic At Highway 65 And Sunshine
Traffic was briefly shut down at Highway 65 and Sunshine in Springfield after a crash reportedly involving an excavator. The injury crash happened around 7:50 a.m. Thursday in the southbound lanes of Highway 65. The excavator reportedly
