Watch for lane closings today on Highway 13 north of Kimberling City as MoDOT crews perform bridge work at the Business 13 interchange at Stoneridge. Also in Stone County, crews will be completing striping work on various state routes, including 13, 173, 176 and KK. Watch for work trucks and avoiding driving on wet paint. …
MISSOURI – The Annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut earthquake drill will be held in two weeks on Tuesday, October 16 at 10:16 a.m. The State Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Missourians to register and participate in the earthquake drill. Over 340-thousand Missourians have registered to participate so far; last year over 2.4 more million people …
A man who was booked in the Marion County Jail on misdemeanor warrants is now facing felony drug charges after officers located methamphetamine and a broken meth pipe in his clothing. The Marion County Sheriff says 24-year-old Travis Godat was arrested at a Flippin business by a city officer who learned Godat had outstanding warrants …
BRANSON, Mo. – Branson businesses are facing a possible smoking ban and a Springfield restaurant can relate to a smoke-free transition. Mark Elms, a manager at the Outback Steak House located in Springfield, says even with the smoking ban, customers still are coming to the restaurant. http://mp3/template_maxi/player_mp3_maxi.swf The Springfield Clean Air Ordinance took effect in …
Local Master Gardeners will discuss the basics of propagation, dividing plants and saving seeds in a program titled “Pass Along Plants” this Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. at the Taney County Extension Office in Forsyth. Participants are invited to bring in a few of their favorite plants or seeds to share with others. There’s no …
The National Weather Service in Springfield forecasts widespread severe storms across Ozark Mountain Country tomorrow. Meteorologist Doug Cramer gives the forecast: http://mp3/template_maxi/player_mp3_maxi.swf According to the National Weather Service, those storms will have a 90 percent chance of precipitation. There is about a 50-percent chance of thunderstorms this afternoon with a lesser chance of severe weather.
BRANSON, Mo. – The Missouri Municipal League elects Branson Mayor Raeanne Presley at its annual conference in St. Charles. Mayor Presley says several Municipal League officials encouraged her to apply for the position: http://mp3/template_maxi/player_mp3_maxi.swf Presley was elected to the Missouri Municipal League’s Board of Directors in 2011 and has served on the Resolutions Committee.
FORSYTH, Mo. – The 33-year-old suspect who allegedly robbed a Family Pharmacy at gunpoint is identified as Gregory Johnson of Branson who is charged with three felonies by Taney County Prosecutor Jeff Merrell. Johnson is charged with a Class A Felony Pharmacy Robbery, Felony Armed Criminal Action, and a Class C Felony Unlawful Possession of …
BRANSON, Mo. – Two teens are hurt following a single car crash this morning on Fall Creek Road in Branson. According to police, 17-year-old Cameron Apodaca of Branson was driving westbound around 1:30 a.m. when the car left the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned several times before catching on fire. Eighteen-year-old Shane Jones of …
SPOKANE, Mo. – A man and a woman are seriously injured in a two vehicle crash on Highway 160 in Spokane yesterday afternoon. According to state troopers, 63-year-old Judith Woodman of Reeds Spring was northbound when she slowed down to make a turn. That’s when her SUV was rear-ended by a car driven by 21-year-old …