Man In Custody After Attempted Robbery, Stand Off Near Division And National In Springfield
UPDATE: Springfield police have taken a man into custody after a stand off lasted several hours early Monday morning near Division and National. Reports say the man had came out of the house and was sitting on
Springfield Climate Strike Goes as Planned
Climate strike protesters weren’t kept from the downtown by rain on Sunday. Participants applauded speakers and held signs saying things like “vote for the planet” as they protested anti-climate behavior. Rally members said that being politically active
United Auto Workers Move Onto 8th Day of Strike
United Auto Workers are have extended their strike 8 days come Monday. The UAW walked out on General Motors after its four-year contract with the company expired and talks to negotiate another contract failed. UAW spokesman Brian
Bikers Against Child Abuse Raising Money For A Good Cause
A non-profit organization that gives children support coming out of an abusive environment is raising money. Bikers Against Child Abuse or also known as B.A.C.A. will be at the Foxhole Bar and Grill in Springfield. There will
University of Missouri Receives $1.5 Million Gift for Business Operations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A descendant of one of the families that helped found the University of Missouri has pledged $1.5 million to the university to support business operations. The university announced Friday that Jim Pace, a
Owls Ground Out Comeback Win Over Bears
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After being held scoreless over the game’s first 27 minutes, No. 6 Kennesaw State scored on three consecutive rushes to turn the tables on Missouri State in a 35-24 non-conference decision over the Bears
Greek Police Make Arrest in 1985 Hijacking of TWA Flight 847
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek police said Saturday they have arrested a suspect in the 1985 hijacking of a flight from Athens that became a multi-day ordeal and included the slaying of an American. Police said a
School District Hopes 4-Day Week Bolsters Staff Retention
SPOKANE, Mo. (AP) — Spokane School District has adopted a four-day week starting this fall to boost staff recruitment and retention. The rural district can’t offer the same salaries as larger neighboring districts due to size and
Rain And Storms Likely As Ozarks Prepares For First Day Of Fall
Tropical moisture making it’s way through the Ozarks is bringing a chance for rain and storms over the next couple days. The National Weather Service says there’s the possibility for heavy rain, strong wind gusts and small
Health Officials Look Into Vaping Rehab
With the first vaping-related death reported in Missouri, health organizations are looking for ways of combating the addiction to electronic cigarette devices. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says that it is working to get ahead of vaping
