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Greene County citizens hold vigil for those who died in ICE custody, demand changes
A group of protesters gathered at the Greene County Sheriff's Office on Sunday to oppose the department's partnership with ICE and participate in a Day of the Dead vigil.
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Boone County, Ark. Clerk outlines turnout expectations ahead of Election Day
HARRISON, Ark. — Training poll workers, testing voting equipment, and maintaining accurate voter rolls are top priorities for Boone County Clerk Crystal Graddy as election officials prepare for voters on Election Day. "Basically, what's most important is that we have our poll…
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Storng thunderstorms tonight into Tuesday could be severe
Strong winds and a risk of severe thunderstorms are forecast for Monday night and Tuesday morning, followed by a cooling trend and potential rain showers through the remainder of the week.
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BREAKING: Bodies of missing McDonald County couple found
Law enforcement officials established a presence at the Lindeman property after an official source reported that a discovery was made.
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Hickory County man found dead in western Missouri lake
PLEASANT HILL, Mo. — A Hickory County man was found dead in a western Missouri lake Saturday, according to police. The Pleasant Hill Police Department reported in a social media post that officers found the body of Rodney Teeter, 74, originally from Wheatland, Missouri, around…
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Needles found in Halloween candy in Camden County, sheriff's office says
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — The Camden County Sheriff's Office says its Justice Center will provide a service for Halloween candy inspection after a family found needles in a piece of candy over the weekend. Chief Deputy Scott Hines said in the sheriff's office social media post that a…
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Longtime City of Springfield spokesperson out after 14 years
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Communication from the City of Springfield will look a little different moving forward. Cora Scott, who had been at the helm of Springfield's communications team for nearly 15 years, is out, but there have been very few details surrounding her sudden…
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Hotel of Terror fans and newcomers turn out for the attraction's last night
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. —It's the end of an era for a popular attraction in downtown Springfield. Saturday was the final night that the Hotel of Terror will be open, one of the most popular and oldest Halloween attractions in the Ozarks, which has been around for nearly 50 years. The…
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Motorcyclist seriously injured after vehicle flees Laclede County pursuit
LEBANON, Mo. — A motorcyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle that was being pursued by law enforcement, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). MSHP reported in a crash report that a 39-year-old Lebanon man was transported to the hospital…
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Republic volleyball player faces another heart surgery
REPUBLIC, MO. — On the volleyball court, Brooklyn Johnson is just like any other middle school athlete. "I feel like my coaches are like, really nice. And I like being a player for them. And my teammates are always encouraging!" Brooklyn shared when asked about why she loves…
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Springfield, Polk County study finds money isn't the only barrier to seeing a doctor
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — For some southwest Missouri residents, getting sick also means deciding whether they can afford to see a doctor. Even when free or reduced-cost care is available, other concerns can stand in the way. A Missouri State University study published earlier this…
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Game of the Week Postgame Interview: Mac Whitehead of Clever
CLEVER--The Clever Bluejays exploded for 35 points in the second quarter to handily fly by the El Dorado Springs Bulldogs, 49-15 in Friday night's Class 2 District 4 Quarterfinal. However, before the start of quarter number two, the Bluejays and Bulldogs were deadlocked at 0-0.…
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UPDATE: Missing Springfield 14-year-old girl found safe
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The missing girl was found safe, per the Springfield Police Department. This article has been updated to protect privacy. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call 911 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or…
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Man killed after off-road vehicle overturns in Dent County
DENT COUNTY, Mo. — A man from High Ridge was killed early Saturday morning after an off-road vehicle he was riding in overturned in Dent County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash report, the wreck happened around 12:25 a.m. Oct. 31 on County Road 6520,…
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Game of the Week: Clever vs. El Do
CLEVER--The high school football postseason has finally arrived and the Clever BlueJays are flying high with confidence entering the Class 2 District 4 Tournament. The Bluejays (7-2) recorded their first back-to-back winning season as a program, and earned the No. 2 seed in the…
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Springfield tattoo shop fight: Woman harassed, alleged MMA fighter charged
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Two men are facing charges after a group allegedly harassed a woman getting a tattoo in downtown Springfield, sparking a violent confrontation that left two people injured. According to court documents, the incident happened around 12:25 a.m. Oct. 19 at a…
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Eat mor chikin: New Chick-fil-A opening in Osage Beach
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Do you have a cow costume collecting dust? Well, if you do, it's time to dig that bad boy out of the closet. A new Chick-fil-A is opening in Osage Beach on Thursday, Nov. 5. Customers who show up dressed in cow spots can score a free meal. The restaurant —…
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Monett police arrest suspect in shooting of 18-year-old
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Monett, Missouri, following the early Friday morning shooting of an 18-year-old man.
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Dickerson Park Zoo mourns loss of beloved black bear
The Dickerson Park Zoo announced that Lil Bear, an 18-year-old North American black bear, was humanely euthanized on Thursday, Oct. 29, due to a large lung mass.