Former CASA Director of Northern Arkansas Accused of Embezzlement
The former director of the CASA of northern Arkansas has been accused of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars away from the organization and the children who benefit from it. The CASA exists to protect children who
MSU Sees Uptick in Reports of Sexual Assault
Missouri State University is seeing an uptick in reports of sexual assault. University officials say they are seeing an overall increase in reports and are encouraging students to come forward if something happens. Sexual assault includes a
Greene County Deputies Catch Felon With Body Armor, AR-15
Greene County deputies have arrested a man who’s a known felon because he had body armor and an AR-15 rifle. Deputies were serving a search warrant this morning in the 2100 block of North Clifton. Deputies also
Student Falls From Tree At Truman Elementary In Springfield
A spokesman for the Springfield School District says a student had to be taken to the hospital after he fell from a tree at Truman Elementary School. The boy climbed the 25 to 30 foot tall tree
Medical Marijuana Facilities To Be Allowed Near Churches In Willard
Churches in Willard will not have the same protection as other places when it comes to where medical marijuana facilities can be located. State law blocks those facilities from being allowed within 1,000 feet of any school,
Fire Claims House and Car on Locust Street
A house on the 400 block of South Locust in Marshfield caught fire Wednesday just after the owners left for their new house in Stockton. The house was a complete loss, including the car inside the garage.
Governor Parson Signs Bill Protecting Car Tax Breaks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri tax break for trading-in multiple vehicles will continue now Gov. Mike Parson has signed a bill preserving it. Parson signed the bill Wednesday. He had called a special legislative session
Strong To Severe Storms Possible In The Ozarks Wednesday
Quarter-size hail, damaging winds, even a low end threat for a tornado: We’ll be keeping a close watch on the weather as showers and storms develop and push through the Ozarks Wednesday afternoon and evening. The National
U.S. Marshals Arrest Oklahoma Murder Suspect In Springfield
A man wanted for a murder in Tulsa has been arrested in Springfield. U.S. Marshals arrested Nicholas Gibson Wednesday afternoon near Battlefield and Highway 65 in Springfield. Gibson and Ruth Blair are suspects in the murder of
Missouri Education Department Proposes $6.3 Billion Budget For Next Fiscal Year
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is proposing a 6.3 billion dollar budget for the next fiscal year – a 111 million dollar increase over the current year. Department spokesman Tyler Madsen says the State
