Missouri House Votes to Ban Diversity Spending
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican-led House is moving to ban state government spending on diversity, equity and inclusion. Lawmakers on Tuesday voted to prohibit spending on staff, vendors, consultants and programs that promote diversity, equity
Springfield Unveils Birthplace Of Route 66 Lineup
(KTTS News) — The annual Birthplace of Route 66 festival returns August 10-12 with a chance for some talented individuals to win a shot at being on “America’s Got Talent”. People can compete in the inaugural Great
Drury Lady Panthers Head Coach Leaves For D-I Lindenwood
(KTTS News) — Drury University is looking for a new head women’s basketball coach. Head coach Amy Eagan is leaving Drury to take the same job at Lindenwood University. Lindenwood just wrapped up its first year as
Voting Underway At Library Center In South Springfield
(KTTS News) — There’s a new place to vote before Tuesday’s election in Greene County. No-excuse absentee voting is now underway at the Library Center on South Campbell in Springfield. It’s available from 9 to 4 from
City Of Springfield Officially Owns Hammons Field, Parking Lots
(KTTS News) — The city of Springfield is officially the new owner of Hammons Field and two parking lots nearby. A bankruptcy court signed off on the city’s purchase of the property from The John Q. Hammons
Latest On Nashville School Shooting
NASHVILLE (AP) — Six people were killed at a small, private Christian school just south of downtown Nashville on Monday after a shooter opened fire inside the building containing about 200 students, police said. Police received a
St. Louis Sues Kia, Hyundai Over Car Thefts
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Monday by the city of St. Louis accuses automakers Kia and Hyundai of failing to install industry-standard anti-theft technology, resulting in thousands of vehicle thefts in the Missouri city.
Family Of Girl Killed By Joplin Police During Standoff Sues
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. (AP) — The family of a toddler who was fatally shot by a police officer during a standoff last year between her father and law enforcement has filed a federal lawsuit over her death.
Police Investigate False Reports About School Shootings
(KTTS News) — Police were busy investigating swatting calls at schools across Missouri on Monday. There was a false text message about a shooting that was sent out Monday regarding Kickapoo High School in Springfield. Officers were
Man Escapes From Jail Near Kansas City
(KTTS News) — Authorities are looking for an inmate who broke out of the Ray County Jail near Kansas City. Justin Robinson, 39, and another inmate used a homemade shank to stab a jail worker in the
