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Springfield, MO
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A Springfield man has been identified as the suspect in a shots-fired incident Sunday night.
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Ahead of the general election Tuesday, Nov. 3, the city of Springfield explained the charter questions specific to Springfield residents — four questions that could go overlooked if voters don’t understand what they mean.
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A man has been charged in Texas County after being accused of sexual misconduct involving a child under the age of eight years old.
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MISSING: Police are searching for a 22-year-old man after he was allegedly assaulted by two men and placed in a blue van in Springfield early Tuesday morning.
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UPDATE: The pedestrian has been identified in the fatal hit-and-run investigation near Gainesville.
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A dental practice in Missouri will honor eight veterans with complimentary dental treatment for Veterans Day.
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A viral video filmed by a traveler at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey appears to show that he was prompted to leave a tip while purchasing a bottle of water — at a self-service kiosk.
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A man from Springfield has died from his injuries in a crash between his motorcycle and an SUV on Friday.
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A sculpture that is heading to south St. Louis is drawing criticism from the Missouri Attorney General.
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Missouri Democrats are hoping to break the GOP supermajority in the state legislature by flipping a handful of seats in the Nov. 3 election.
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As pet lovers celebrate National Black Cat Day during spooky season, animal welfare experts at C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue are working to dispel common myths and help local shelter cats find forever homes.
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An accompanying affidavit states that FBI personnel responded to three congressional members’ offices in the Northern District of Illinois last Wednesday after receiving an anonymous tip.
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Ozarks First is continuing to cover the Nov. 3 general election and the issues on the ballot, including Missouri Amendment 7, which would establish the "Show Me Prosperity Fund," a permanent investment fund designed to grow over generations.
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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said on Monday that his office, the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states are joining in a lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation.
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There are multiple amendments on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. But one of them, which will change multiple aspects of the role of county sheriff, has had many voters asking questions of local election experts.
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The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself.
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Springfield police are investigating after a vehicle struck a pedestrian's foot Monday evening.
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A 63-year-old man from Foley, Missouri, who had not been seen by family since August was found buried in a shallow grave behind his home, and his son has been charged with first-degree murder.
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Barry County deputies have arrested a woman after a homeowner reported finding her eating food inside their residence.
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Six Flags says it is adding seat belts to the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and similar rides across its parks following the death of 42-year-old guest.
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