Joplin Man Dead; Police Investigate Fire As Cause
A man from Joplin has been found dead after police received a well-being call asking for someone to check up on him. The well-being check was dispatched at 12:53 p.m. Wednesday, and when officers arrived they found
2 Arrested, 1 On Run After Stone County Pursuit
A man and woman are in custody, and another man is on the run, after a pursuit this morning in Stone County. It happened around 11 a.m. The sheriff says a deputy tried to stop the driver
Fisherman From Lebanon Drowns In Laclede County
A fisherman from Lebanon has drowned in the Gasconade River. The Highway Patrol says Benny Wilson was fishing when he slipped and fell into about 10 feet of water about a mile from the Hull Ford Access.
Tour Bus Catches Fire On I-44 In Laclede County
Fire damaged a tour bus on I-44 in Laclede County on Wednesday. The driver was not hurt. He was the only person on board. Firefighters shut down westbound I-44 at the 119 mile marker east of Phillipsburg
Man Missing For 3 Weeks Found Dead In Douglas County
A missing man from Douglas County has been found dead. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says the body of Lance Loeber was found Wednesday morning. Loeber was a 21-year-old who had been missing for nearly three weeks.
Kickapoo High School Student Found With Gun At School
The Springfield School District is investigating why a student brought a gun to Kickapoo High School. School police say the weapon was unloaded and in the boy’s backpack. No ammunition was found. School leaders let parents know
City Of Ozark Appoints New Chief Of Police
The city of Ozark has a new chief of police. Justin Arnold will be replacing Chief Tim Clothier who left his position in May. Chief Arnold will responsible for continuing the community’s high level of policing services,
More Rain Expected This Week, Some Could Be Severe
Some parts of the Ozarks had a little cool down with showers and thunderstorms. Meteorologist Doug Cramer with the National Weather Service in Springfield says there were some pockets of rain that was widespread. Cramer also says
Authorities Search For Man Who Might Have Drowned At Bull Shoals Lake
Authorities in Baxter County are searching for a man who has possibly drowned in Bull Shoals Lake. The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office says they are searching for a 64-year-old man, mainly around the Lakeview Marina near the
James River Freeway Closed Tonight To Restore Power In Springfield
Part of James River Freeway will be closed tonight so City Utilities crews can string a new power line over the road. CU says crews need to string a new line across the bridge at James River
