Convoy Of Hope Heads To Bahamas
A team from Springfield-based Convoy of Hope is headed to the Bahamas. The disaster team will provide solar lights and water filters to people affected by Hurricane Dorian. Crews will also work with local partners to distribute
Four Die In Crashes, One Drowns Over Labor Day Weekend
The Highway Patrol says four people died in crashes and one person drowned over the Labor Day weekend. That’s down from 11 deaths a year ago. Here’s more from the Highway Patrol: Troopers investigated all four of
Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen Opens At Branson Landing
A large crowd gathered outside the newest restaurant on the Branson Landing on Labor Day. They were there for the grand opening of Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen. Deen herself was there for the ribbon cutting, signing autographs
Southern Missouri Red Cross Joins National Effort to Help Victims of Hurricane Dorian
The Red Cross of Southern Missouri is coordinating volunteers to assist with the Red Cross national relief effort. The local chapter sent out two teams of volunteers Monday morning in response to Hurricane Dorian. Each team has
Forward SGF: Officials Asking For Ideas On Springfield’s Future
Springfield officials are asking for help in coming up with a comprehensive 20-year plan for the city. Officials with Springfield Planning and Development will be hosting community input meetings this week to get people’s thoughts on what
Only Minor Injuries After Small Plane Crash Near Branson Airport
A small plane has crashed in a wooded area near the Branson Airport late Monday morning. The Western Taney County Fire Protection District reports at at approximately 11:34am on Labor Day, firefighters were called about a small
MO Flood Group Member Says Group Should Focus On Flood Prevention
The Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing a study submitted by Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, to identify spots along the Missouri River that could heighten flooding problems. Roger Hugenberg from Canton is a member of a
Convoy Of Hope Provides Disaster Relief For People Impacted By Hurricane Dorian
Springfield-based Convoy of Hope is assembling to help people living in the path of Hurricane Dorian. Spokesman Jeff Nene says Dorian has been a hard hurricane to figure out with where it will hit exactly. Nene says
University Of Missouri To Invest $6.5 Million In Its Network Of Ag Research Centers
The University of Missouri says 6.5 million dollars will be invested in its network of ag research centers. A report from Missourinet says MU made the announcement Friday at the Fisher Delta Research Center in southeast Missouri’s
New Report Shows Missouri Takes Drastic Decline In Drunk Driving Deaths, But Still Hundreds Of Crashes Involving Booze And Drugs
A new report shows Missouri has had a drastic decline in the number of drunk driving deaths since 2000. Adam Johnson with online insurance marketplace QuoteWizard tells Missourinet that the data from the National Highway Traffic Safety
