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Texas Murder Suspect Arrested in Branson
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
A man wanted on a murder charge in Texas was arrested by Branson Police following a 9 hour standoff at the Walnut Lane Motel on 76 Country Boulevard. More

No Raises for Springfield Teachers
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
The Springfield School Board has approved the news budget for upcoming school year with no raises scheduled for teachers and staff. More

City Withdraws Smoking Ban
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Springfield Mayor Jim O'Neal has withdrawn his proposal for an ordinance forbidding smoking in almost all indoor spaces in the city but hopes citizens with gather enough petition signatures to put the ordinance before voters. More

Nixa Okays Senior Housing Project
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Nixa's City Council has approved rezoning to make way for a senior housing project over objections from area residents who feel the project would reduce their property values. More

Man Arrested in Ozark Stabbing
Monday, June 28, 2010
A man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed another man who intervened in an argument between him and his girlfriend. More

State Worker Faces Sex Charges Involving Teen
Monday, June 28, 2010
Former State worker Sarah Bullard faces charges after allegedly having sex with a teen age inmate at the Wilson Creek Group Home More

Woman Stabbed Man Arrested
Friday, June 25, 2010
A man has been arrested following the stabbing of a woman in Battlefield.  The woman tried to drive herself to the hospital but stopped for help at a fire station en route. More

City To Consider Smoking Ban
Friday, June 25, 2010
Springfield City Council is due to consider a smoking ban on Monday.  The ban would cut out smoking in all indoor spaces in the city except for homes and some hotel rooms. More

Thieves Targetting Air Conditioners
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Thieves in Springfield have made off with 52 air conditioners since April.  The units are being stolen for copper in them. More

Attorney General Sues Over Sewage
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Missouri's Attorney General is suing a mobile home park after its sewage system spilled raw sewage into Lake of the Ozarks. More

Woman Charged in Fatal Stabbing
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
A 44 year old woman, Sharon Lakonski-Simkus, is charged with second degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of  45 year old Jeffery Chambers Friday on South Park. More

Police Shooting Ruled Justified
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Prosecutors have ruled that the fatal shooting of a 22 year old man who pointed a gun at an officer was justified. More

Woman Killed in Two Car Crash
Monday, June 21, 2010
A 54 year old woman, Debra Nance of Fair Play, was killed and two teenagers seriously injured when the teens' car u-turned in front of her on Highway 54 and was broadsided. More

Part of Stockton Lake Blocked Off
Monday, June 21, 2010
Portions of Stockton Lake are being closed to boaters this week as crews from Capitol Electric install power lines on the Little Sac Arm of the lake. More

Auditor Reports on Christian County
Friday, June 18, 2010
State Auditor Susan Montee says she found no wrongdoing but evidence of mismanagement and lack of oversight in her audit of Christian County. More

Waste Spill in the Finley
Friday, June 18, 2010
A power failure at a treatment plant is blamed for the spill of some partially treated waste water into the Finley River. More

Man Dies in Fire
Thursday, June 17, 2010
One man is dead in a house fire in the 1400 block of West Brower in Springfield. More

Nixa Board OKs Senior Housing Project
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Nixa's Board of Planning and Zoning has said "yes" to a rezoning to allow construction
of a senior housing project over objections from residents in the area. More

OTC Board Approves 10 Million for Campus Improvements
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The Ozarks Technical Community College Board of Trustees has approved 10 million dollars for improvements to campuses in Springfield, Lebanon and Hollister. More

Lamar Couple Dies in Plane Crash
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
A couple from Lamar, Orlan and Mary Kellenburger, have died in the crash of their small plane in Iowa. More

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