Water Damages Historic Gillioz Theatre in Springfield
(KTTS News) – The Historic Gillioz Theatre in downtown Springfield suffered water damage after heavy rains moved through the Ozarks last week. Water leaked through its roof in the lobby and rotunda area. The stage and audience
Chiefs’ Mahomes to buck NFL trend, play preseason opener
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes will start the Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason opener in Chicago on Saturday. That bucks a trend across the NFL of coaches sitting their starting quarterbacks for the first of their
Woman Faces Arson Charges in Springfield House Fire
(KTTS News) – A Springfield woman is facing arson charges for allegedly setting a house on fire earlier this month. Jennifer Buttram was charged with first-degree arson and unlawful use of a weapon. The incident occurred on
Toddler Hospitalized After Near-Drowning
(KTTS News) – A two-year-old boy was airlifted to a Columbia hospital after a near-drowning at Lake of the Ozarks. The accident happened Wednesday night just west of Osage Beach. According to reports, the boy walked away
Traffic Impacts to be Expected in Lawrence County Amid Bridge Closure
(KTTS News) – The Missouri Route 96 bridge will close on August 15th. The bridge goes over Johnson Creek, just west of Halltown. The bridge was built in 1960 and is in deteriorating condition. Crews will demolish
Man Who Performed Illegal Autopsies Banned From Doing Any Business in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man convicted of performing illegal autopsies has been fined more than $700,000 and is permanently banned from doing business in the state. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said Wednesday that a
Body Found in Missouri River
(KTTS News) – A body was found in the Missouri river on Wednesday afternoon. A boater spotted a man’s body on a sandbar near the Ameristar Casino around 3 pm. The identity of the man has not
Railroad Track Replacement on East Catalpa To Start Today
(KTTS News) – If you drive East Catalpa in Springfield, you may need to find an alternate route. Starting today, 3700 East Catalpa Street will close at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing. That’s just
C-Street Public Parking Lot at Robberson Avenue and Pacific Street to Close For Improvements
(KTTS News) – Parking may get a little more difficult on C-Street next week. The public parking lot located at Robberson Avenue and Pacific Street in the Commercial Street Historic District will close beginning Monday, August 15th
Proposed Scenic Byway Through the Ozarks Awaiting Local Approval
(JEFFERSON CITY) – A proposed 375-mile-long scenic byway is headed to several communities for public meetings and a vote of approval. The Scenic Missouri group submitted the proposal, called “Ozark Run,” to the Missouri Department of Transportation,
