Gallup study ranks Springfield 25th for communities with highest rates of...
(From the City of Springfield)The Gallup organization has ranked Springfield 25th on its list of Communities with the Highest Rates of Regular Exercise.The study conducted is an addition to the State...
View ArticleLawrence County Sheriff releases November statistics
(From the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)November 2017 Call Stats ReleasedDWI 0DWR/DWS/NO DL 0SPEEDING 19FAIL TO REGISTER 8LANE VIOLATION 2FAIL TO STOP 9NO INSURANCE 1NO SEATBELT 0C AND I DRIVING...
View ArticleCity of Springfield plans nearly $80 million worth of capital improvements
(From the City of Springfield)If given the green light by the Planning & Zoning Commission in December and City Council on Jan. 29, 2018, the City of Springfield will spend nearly $80 million on...
View ArticleSpringfield teen airlifted to Cox following crash on 160
A Springfield teen was seriously injured in a one vehicle crash 2:31 p.m. Monday on U. S. 160, three miles east of Greenfield.According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer driven...
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Crime Stoppers Fugitive wanted in Lawrence County on felony drug charge
(From Crimestoppers)Crime Stoppers Fugitive of the Week Breanna Maggard is wanted in Lawrence County for felony possession of a controlled substance. She was last contacted by law enforcement in the...
View ArticleGreene County deputies capture thief who stole package while they were watching
(From the Greene County Sheriff's Office)Another thief is in the Greene County jail thanks to Cpl Cary and Cpl Foster. The deputies were driving in the area of Atlantic and Kansas. Cpl Foster observed...
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Harlan Hill named Springfield Director of Building Development Services
(From the City of Springfield)Architect Harlan Hill has been selected as the City’s Director of Building Development Services (BDS), effective Jan. 7. Hill will replace Chris Straw, who announced he...
View ArticleMexican national who was arrested in Strafford convicted on cocaine...
(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)A Mexican national, stopped en route from Arizona to Ohio, has been convicted at trial of possessing at least five kilograms of cocaine...
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State auditor asks for authority to investigate possible illegal activity in...
(From State Auditor Nicole Galloway)Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today requested the authority for her office to conduct a thorough, independent audit into allegations that public resources...
View ArticleAgenda posted for Springfield/Greene County Park Board meeting
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will meet in regular session on Friday, December 8, 2017, 8:30 a.m., Park Board Administrative Offices, 1923 N. Weller, Springfield, Missouri.1. Roll Call2....
View ArticleAgenda posted for Monday Springfield City Council meeting
Upcoming Council Meeting AgendaDecember 11, 2017 6:30 p.m.Speakers must sign up with the City Clerk to speak to an issue on the agenda. Speakers are to limit their remarks to three to five...
View ArticleCedar County Route J closed north of Stockton December 20
(From MODOT)TRAFFIC ALERTCedar County Route J CLOSED north of Stockton Dec. 20 for Pipe Replacement WorkWhen: 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 Where: Between 900th and 752nd Roads north of...
View ArticleBolivar man killed in one-vehicle accident on 83
A Bolivar man was killed in a one-vehicle accident 1:20 p.m. Wednesday on MO 83, six miles norht of Bolivar.According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1997 Chevrolet 1500 driven by James W. Gulick, 76,...
View ArticleWashburn man airlifted to Mercy Springfield following one-vehicle accident
A Washburn man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle accident 6:25 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 90, three miles east of Washburn.According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1995 Ford F150 driven by Michael...
View ArticleHollister woman injured crashing into rock bluff
A Hollister woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 3:30 p.m. Thursday on U. S. 160 at Merriam Woods.According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Laura M....
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Reward offered for Cassville man wanted for burglary, receiving stolen...
(From the Barry County Sheriff's Office)Reward offered through Barry-Lawrence Crime Stoppers for information leading to the arrest of Jerod McCracken, 36, Cassville.Latest information is that Jerod may...
View ArticleU. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield
Cedar CountyPatsy Louise BitsakisJason E. DouglasChristian CountyAmanda R. LeahyMark Wallace HubbellJohn Lawrence Wallen IIAlisha Dawn EverettSharon Ann GarloughAnatoli A. ShevchukSalvador...
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State auditor rips Greene County Commission for lack of transparency on...
(From State Auditor Nicole Galloway)On Friday evening (Dec. 8), one day after pledging full cooperation with the State Auditor's Office, the Greene County Commission announced the hiring of a private...
View ArticleSpringfield man injured in two-vehicle accident on 160
A Springfield man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 8:35 a.m. Saturday on U. S. 160, one-tenth of a mile south of Springfield.According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Dodge Stratus driven by...
View ArticleLawrence County Sheriff's Office plans holiday DWI crackdown
(From the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)Local deputies will be out in full force as part of the annual nationwide Holiday DWI Enforcement Crackdown “Drive Sober or Get Pulled over” on...
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