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World of Weather: New activity on Hawaiian Volcano Video included

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Volcanic activity seemed to slow early on Tuesday, but by afternoon more cracks had opened in the earth, spewing toxic gas and lava.

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Greitens' phone under examination just days before trial Video included

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ST. LOUIS -- Governor Eric Greitens' phone and emails are now under review just days before the start of his trial.

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Greene County Sheriff's Office report shows lower crime rates

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Greene County officials have announced the first quarter crime statistics report of 2018, showing an overall decrease in crime compared to this time last year. The first quarter report includes statistics from January through March.

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Branson Police arrest alleged serial burglar

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The Branson Police Department has arrested a man who has been linked to a string of recent burglaries and thefts in the Branson area. Police say the suspect is homeless and was living out of his vehicle.

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Vandalism involving eggs, racial slurs considered prank, not hate crime

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Springfield Police have connected two Springfield-area vandalism incidents involving eggs, spray paint and racial slurs, and have determined them to be pranks, not hate crimes. Through follow-up investigation, police were able to connect four male suspects to the two cases.

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Health Experts Aim to Help Students with Mental Health and Violence Video included

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(Springfield, Mo.--05/08/28) As concerns grow about mental health issues impacting young people, research shows one in five children have some sort of mental health condition.

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Trump announces plans to withdraw from Iran nuclear agreement

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President Trump will withdraw the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear deal.

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World of Weather: Lava destroys homes in Hawaii Video included

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At least 30 structures have been destroyed by lava on Hawaii's big island as the volcanic eruption continues to threaten homes and livelihoods.

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NY attorney general accused of physical violence by four women

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Four women have come forward to accuse New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman of physical abuse and controlling behavior during romantic relationships or encounters,The New Yorker reported in a bombshell exposé co-written by Ronan Farrow and published Monday night.

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New push to tighten law on distracted driving Video included

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(Springfield, Mo.--05/07/18) The Springfield City Council is considering changing it's laws to tackle distracted driving. It can be hard to go anywhere without cell phones. 

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Summer meal program hopes to help with poverty Video included

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SPRINGFIELD, MO - Many students in Greene County are forced to skip meals due to the high poverty rate if they’re not in school. That’s why Springfield Public Schools is the largest provider for free summer meals in the state. With a little over 10,000 meals served a day Springfield Public Schools are gearing up for their summer meal program. Amy Gibbons, the director of nutritional services, with the schools says 54 percent of students have free and reduced lunches.

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Lava damages dozens of homes in Hawaii

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Dozens of homes and other structures have been destroyed by a volcanic eruption in Hawaii, and there are no signs it is stopping any time soon.

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Source of half of mysterious payment in Greitens case revealed

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More is now known about the money trail that pushed the story of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens' affair.

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World of Weather: Kilauea Erupts Video included

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Evacuations continue on Hawaii's big island after a volcanic  rift opened up on part of the island, spewing lava into residential areas.

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6.9-magnitude earthquake hits Hawaii’s Big Island, USGS says, following a recent volcanic eruption

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A 6.9-magnitude earthquake rattled the Big Island of Hawaii on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, following a recent volcanic eruption.

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Baby giraffe born at Dickerson Park Zoo

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As the rain on Thursday cleared, along with the late afternoon sun came the arrival of Dickerson Park Zoo’s newest baby.

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Springfield man in custody after pulling a gun on officers

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Springfield, Mo. -- Springfield Police have identified a man who pulled a gun out on an officer Thursday night.

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Wonders of Wildlife named America’s Best Aquarium

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Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium has been voted America’s Best Aquarium through a national public poll conducted by USA TODAY ranking the top 20 prominent institutions across North America.

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Woman lived with cockroach in her ear for 9 days

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A Florida woman lived through a real-life nightmare last month and is now sharing how she came to learn that a cockroach crawled into her ear while she was sleeping. 

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Christian County Food Pantry Settles Into New Home Video included

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(Ozark, Mo.--05/04/18) An Ozarks food pantry that provides monthly groceries to thousands of people is officially moved into their new facility to meet a greater demand.

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Summer illnesses on the rise Video included

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SPRINGFIELD, MO - Summer is right around the corner and kids growing up in the Ozarks like to go to ball parks, the creek, and camping. But that, also, means they are susceptible to summer diseases. They’re lurking in the grass and in the air! From mosquito’s to tick’s almost everyone has been bitten by a vector. John Brown, with Mercy, says in the last 12 years there’s been a significant increase in mosquito and tick borne illnesses.

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Hawaii volcano erupts, evacuations issued Video included

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Evacuations are underway in Hawaii after lava began erupting into a residential area.

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Mo Legislature announce special session on Gov. Greitens

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The Missouri legislature has called itself into a special session on Thursday to consider impeaching Gov. Eric Greitens’ following allegations of sexual misconduct and misuse of charity resources. 

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No cameras allowed in courtroom during Gov. Greitens privacy case

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The judge in the invasion of privacy case against Governor Eric Greitens rules that cameras will not be allowed in the courtroom for the upcoming trial. 

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Organizations Come Together to Impact Poverty Video included

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(Branson, Mo.---05/03/18) Poverty is a major concern for communities across the Tri-Lakes area. 

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Nashville mall shooting leaves one person dead, suspect in custody

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Police said a 22-year-old person wounded in a shooting at a mall in Nashville, Tennessee has died. Authorities previously said that one person was in critical condition and a suspect was in custody following reports of a shooting at the Opry Mills Mall. 

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Springfield police investigate man indicted on child porn

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The indictment alleges that Willard produced and possessed images of minors – including one under age 12 – engaged in sexually explicit conduct.   

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Roy Blunt on Greitens and Trump's plan with North Korea Video included

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SPRINGFIELD, MO - Senator Roy Blunt was in Springfield today on the OTC Campus talking about the Eric Greitnes scandal and President Trump on North Korea. Senator Blunt is sticking to his statements and not calling for Greitens to resign but instead is willing to let the process of law take care of everything. He says with a legal and legislative process going on with Governor Greitens he’s prepared to watch and see what happens. 

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Missouri House releases second report on Greitens Video included

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A Missouri House Committee has released a second investigative report into Governor Eric Greitens alleging wrong-doing regarding a donor list linked to one of his charities.

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Springfield man guilty of sodomy after ‘Tinder’ date with MSU student

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A Springfield man has been convicted for forcing a Missouri State student to perform oral sex on him during a ‘Tinder’ date in 2016. The jury deliberated for an hour and forty-five minutes before returning its verdict.

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Deadly force determined justified in officer-involved shooting

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Greene County officials have determined deadly force was justified after a wanted man was shot by deputies in April.

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Police search for Stone County woman

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The Stone County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance in locating a missing woman from the north part of the county. 20-year old Hailie Jo Spears was last seen by her family on Wednesday, April 18.

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Arkansas Highway Police discover 340 lbs of marijuana in drug bust

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An Arkansas Highway Police officer conducting a motor carrier safety inspection on a commercial vehicle early Monday morning discovered 340 pounds of marijuana on board, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation officials.

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MSU students tackle the tough topic of mental health Video included

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(Springfield, Mo.--05/02/18) College can present a variety of stressors causing many students to experience mental health issues or disorders.

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Suspect in fatal Ballpark Village shooting turns himself in

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The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office filed charges against a man in connection with a double shooting at Ballpark Village over the weekend. Prosecutors charged 32-year-old Scotty Joseph Lee with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and two counts of armed criminal action.

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Injury law firm wants to help pay for your kids college

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SPRINGFIELD, MO - Bishop and Hayes P.C., an auto injury law firm with offices in Springfield and Joplin, Missouri, and Miami, Oklahoma, announced this week that it is accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors who will be graduating in May of 2018 and attending college in the fall of 2018. The firm will be providing ten $3,000 scholarships.

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Military plane crashes near Georgia airport

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Five people were killed when a military plane crashed and caught fire.

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Southwest flight makes emergency landing due to broken window

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Broken window on Southwest Airlines flight causes emergency landing.

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Shedding Light on the Hidden Epidemic of Police Suicides Video included

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(NIXA, Mo.--05/01/18) They put their lives in jeopardy to keep us all safe, but the stress they take home is killing them.

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Police search for missing teen in Camden County

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The Camden County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public to help locate Haiden L. Ray.

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Humansville man sentenced for child pornography

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A Humansville man was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for receiving and distributing child pornography.

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Fugitive wanted for forgery and possession of controlled substance

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Crime Stoppers has announced its fugitive of the week. If you have any information contact Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS

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Barry County officials seek help identifying remains

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 The Barry County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying skeletal human remains located in a rural area in Jenkins. If you have any information in this case, contact the Barry County Sheriff's Office at 417-847-6556.

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Possible child abduction a misunderstanding

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UPDATE: The Springfield Police Department has announced the reported child abduction at Robberson Elementary turned out to not actually be an abduction.

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Nursing shortage leads college to open new facilities for the demand Video included

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SPRINGFIELD, MO - With a tremendous demand from hospitals and clinics to hire more nurses the American Nurses Association estimates that by 2022 there needs to be a million more nurses to fit the health care need. At SBU's College of Nursing in Springfield, Nancy Delmont, a Pre-Licensure BSN Department chair, says there are several reasons for the shortage. 

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VIDEO: Dickerson Park Zoo welcomes endangered ring-tailed lemur Video included

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The Dickerson Park Zoo is proud to announce the birth of an endangered ring-tailed lemur. 

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Springfield’s Zone Blitz labeled a success

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Springfield, Mo. -- Springfield officials have announced the results of an 18-month revitalization project for parts of the city’s northwest corner.

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Greitens' defense claims to know source of mysterious payment to lawyer

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Governor Eric Greitens' defense is now claiming they know the source behind the mysterious sum of money that was delivered to the lawyer of the ex-husband of Greitens' former mistress right before the affair was revealed. 

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1 dead, 1 injured in shooting after argument at Ballpark Village

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One man was killed and another injured during a private event at Ballpark Village in St. Louis Sunday night. No one has been arrested in this case. Police have not released a description of a suspect, but homicide detectives are investigating and reviewing surveillance footage from the venue.

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Local farmers adjust to meet changing market Video included

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(SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--04/30/18) Spring is heating up and farmers are hard at work bringing their farm to your table.

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Missouri House says the governor's former mistress is credible Video included

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JEFFERSON CITY - More information tonight as the House Committee says Greitens’ former mistresses testimony is credible. It’s almost been a month since the governor said the committee’s work was based on someone that may remember her 2015 affair with Greitens in a dream. But today, the House says they have information to back up her statements. 

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Harter House raises over $83,000 to benefit local nonprofit

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Harter House has announced it has raised over $83,000 to benefit a local nonprofit during the 21st annual Jerry Bettlach and Jim Trimble Memorial event.

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Springfield Fire Department releases quarterly fire safety report

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The Springfield Fire Department has released its quarterly fire safety report following its recent completion of the first full year of Project RED Zone. 

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Josh Hawley and 20-state coalition file injunction against Obamacare

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Jefferson City, Mo. -- Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley, as part of a 20-state coalition, filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction against the federal government’s Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare.

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SCAM ALERT: scammers claim you have a warrant Video included

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SPRINGFIELD, MO - Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and this time it involves fake warrants. Being dubbed the 'Warrant Scam' scammers are calling you saying they have a warrant out for your arrest and the only way to make it go away is if you pay with a credit card right there over the phone. 

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Pharmacist hope National Drug Take Back Day will curb opioid abuse Video included

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(Springfield, Mo.--04/27/18) If you have medication at home that you are looking to get rid of, local pharmacies across the area are participating in national prescription drug take back day this Saturday.

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Missouri boy dies after falling underneath school bus

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POPLAR BLUFF, MO - A 10-year-old boy has died after falling underneath a school bus, earlier, this morning. This Missouri State Highway Patrol says the boy missed the bus and was running after it when he fell underneath it. Reports say there were other children on the bus during the time of the accident.

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North, South Korea agree on denuclearization

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In a dramatic early Friday announcement, North and South Korean leaders agreed to a framework that could finally bring peace to the peninsula and potentially end decades of tension between the Hermit Kingdom and the global community.

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Historic Meeting: Kim Jong Un arrives in South Korea

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FOX News -  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed the border into South Korea on Friday to meet President Moon Jae-in for an historic summit. 

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Springfield Police Department releases quarterly public safety report

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During the first quarter of 2018, the Springfield Police Department reported an overall decrease in crime by 22 percent, compared to the same time frame in 2017. The Quarterly Public Safety Report also features information about the planning and implementation of the Greene County Family Justice Center which is slated to open in July 2018.

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Case dropped against Schlitterbahn in boy’s death on technicality

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 A judge dropped the case against Schlitterbahn Waterpark of KCK on Wednesday in connection to the death of a 10-year-old. The case will be taken to a new grand jury under the water park's correct name: KC Waterpark Management.The dropped case does not affect the criminal cases against the water park owner, slide designer and former park operations manager.

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Branson Police warn of scam targeting local businesses

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The Branson Police Department is warning all business leaders to be on alert after two local businesses have fallen victim to the same type of fraudulent scam in the past two years. Police are not releasing the amount of money the business lost or the name of the business because it is an open investigation.

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Structure fire near Berryville claims one

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Berryville, Mo. -- The Carroll County Central Dispatch was notified of a structure fire that claimed one local man Thursday morning on Highway 62, just east of Berryville.

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Law Enforcement is Improving Mental Health Response Video included

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(Springfield, Mo.--04/26/18) As a mental health crisis continues to grip our communities, local law enforcement agencies are arming themselves to respond when needed.

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Pay It Forward - April Video included

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Springfield, MO -- Two out of every five Greene County families -- with children under age 18 -- live in poverty, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. “Most of us in Greene County are one paycheck away from being in the exact same situation.” says Good To Go Founder, Denise Johnson. This is where Good to Go comes in.

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Missouri Ethics Commission completes investigation into Greene County Video included

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SPRINGFIELD, MO. - Today, the Missouri Ethics Commission announced the final action it has taken concerning allegations that public officials in Greene County conducted inappropriate activities related to a sales tax ballot measure. Greene County has been fined $100 dollars by the MEC and the complaints against Presiding Commissioner Bob Cirtin, Associate Commissioner Harold Bengsch and Sheriff Jim Arnott have been dismissed.

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Dr. Ronny Jackson withdraws as VA secretary nominee

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FoxNews.com - Dr. Ronny Jackson, the embattled nominee for secretary of Veterans Affairs, withdrew his name from consideration on Thursday, saying the “false allegations” against him have become a “distraction” for President Trump. The announcement comes after more allegations surfaced overnight, including that he crashed a government car while drunk. Trump still defended Jackson Thursday morning and described the allegations as false.

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Four more defendants sentenced in $1 million meth conspiracy

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Kansas City, Mo. -- Four more defendants have been sentenced in federal court this week for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute more than $1 million worth of methamphetamine in southern Missouri and in the Kansas City area.

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Woman who died on Alaska Airlines flight was from small Missouri town

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Officials have released the name of the woman who died Tuesday on a flight from Seattle to Kansas City. KCPD said the 59-year-old had already died when emergency personnel responded to the plane.

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Gov. Greitens speaks at police breakfast amid controversy

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Embattled governor Eric Greitens made a public appearance Wednesday morning, speaking in St. Charles at a police prayer breakfast. The event organizers say this breakfast was non-political and they felt it was appropriate for the governor to speak because of his support for law enforcement.

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LOOK OUT BELOW! Dog falls from sky and lands on woman Video included

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The phrase “it’s raining cats and dogs” was a little too literal for one woman in China.  Surveillance footage captured the moment a dog appeared out of the sky, striking a woman on the head. 

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Mom shares tragic story of drinking and driving, to save others Video included

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(Springfield,Mo.--04/25/18)  With prom season underway, teens are more likely to be on the road, which means now is the time to talk to them about the dangers of underage drinking.

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Dead mouse found in salad at Missouri State University

A picture making the rounds today showing an unappetizing addition to one MSU students on-campus meal. If you have a squeamish stomach we recommend you look away. The picture being shared on social media shows a dead mouse mixed in with a salad. 

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Dallas police officer dies after Home Depot shooting

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FoxNews.com - A Dallas police officer died Wednesday, a day after he was shot responding to an incident at a Home Depot, the city's mayor said. Officer Rogelio Santander died at a hospital around 8 a.m., Mayor Mike Rawlings announced at a city council meeting. Santander had worked for the city’s northeast division for three years, police said. Officer Crystal Almeida was still in critical condition, Dallas police Chief Rene Hall said.

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Update: Nixa man located safe

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Nixa Police is requesting help in locating a missing adult. Call NPD if you have information at 417-582-1030.

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Fatal crash caused by Springfield man fleeing police

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Springfield, Mo. -- A local woman was killed in a 5 car crash Tuesday afternoon. Dana Sowards, 31, of Nixa was killed when a vehicle driven by Tommy Morris Jr., 54, crashed into her. Sowards vehicle then collided with a third car operated by Ben Cole, 29.  Springfield Police first responded to what is now being considered a vehicular assault near Price Cutter at West Bypass and Chestnut. Officers say Morris hit a male victim pushing a shopping cart.

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Trump announces U.S. military strikes in Syria

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Foxnews.com -- President Trump on Friday announced that he has approved military strikes in Syria against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. 

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  • Greitens' phone under examination just days before trial

    Greitens' phone under examination just days before trial

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 10:53 PM EDT2018-05-09 02:53:46 GMT

    ST. LOUIS -- Governor Eric Greitens' phone and emails are now under review just days before the start of his trial.

    ST. LOUIS -- Governor Eric Greitens' phone and emails are now under review just days before the start of his trial.

  • Greene County Sheriff's Office report shows lower crime rates

    Greene County Sheriff's Office report shows lower crime rates

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 8:56 PM EDT2018-05-09 00:56:12 GMT

    Greene County officials have announced the first quarter crime statistics report of 2018, showing an overall decrease in crime compared to this time last year. The first quarter report includes statistics from January through March.

    Greene County officials have announced the first quarter crime statistics report of 2018, showing an overall decrease in crime compared to this time last year. The first quarter report includes statistics from January through March.

  • Branson Police arrest alleged serial burglar

    Branson Police arrest alleged serial burglar

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 8:52 PM EDT2018-05-09 00:52:37 GMT

    The Branson Police Department has arrested a man who has been linked to a string of recent burglaries and thefts in the Branson area. Police say the suspect is homeless and was living out of his vehicle.

    The Branson Police Department has arrested a man who has been linked to a string of recent burglaries and thefts in the Branson area. Police say the suspect is homeless and was living out of his vehicle.

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  • World of Weather: New activity on Hawaiian Volcano

    World of Weather: New activity on Hawaiian Volcano

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 11:25 PM EDT2018-05-09 03:25:59 GMT

    Volcanic activity seemed to slow early on Tuesday, but by afternoon more cracks had opened in the earth, spewing toxic gas and lava.

    Volcanic activity seemed to slow early on Tuesday, but by afternoon more cracks had opened in the earth, spewing toxic gas and lava.

  • Greitens' phone under examination just days before trial

    Greitens' phone under examination just days before trial

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 10:53 PM EDT2018-05-09 02:53:46 GMT

    ST. LOUIS -- Governor Eric Greitens' phone and emails are now under review just days before the start of his trial.

    ST. LOUIS -- Governor Eric Greitens' phone and emails are now under review just days before the start of his trial.

  • Greene County Sheriff's Office report shows lower crime rates

    Greene County Sheriff's Office report shows lower crime rates

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 8:56 PM EDT2018-05-09 00:56:12 GMT

    Greene County officials have announced the first quarter crime statistics report of 2018, showing an overall decrease in crime compared to this time last year. The first quarter report includes statistics from January through March.

    Greene County officials have announced the first quarter crime statistics report of 2018, showing an overall decrease in crime compared to this time last year. The first quarter report includes statistics from January through March.

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