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Lady who Dumped Dog is Arrested
by: Carissa Alford Posted: Jul 13, 2018 / 11:46 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 14, 2018 / 12:13 AM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Greene County Sheriff’s Office posted to their Facebook page that the woman who dumped her dog on the side of the road was arrested today, July 13. A surveillance video showed the woman letting her dog out of her car, shutting the door and speeding away. The video quickly went viral. She was arrested for animal neglect and abandonment, a class C misdemeanor.
The Standard Statement - September 30
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The Standard Statement - September 23
The Standard Statement - September 23 Watch again This week on the Standard Statement, anchor Kathryn Dolan discusses how campus organizations are working to prevent sexual assault, new citizens being naturalized in the PSU and Sunday's Climate Strike. Plus, sports anchor Claire touches on this week's sports highlights!
The Standard Statement - September 16
The Standard Statement - September 16 Watch again This week on The Standard Statement, reporter Kathryn Dolan discusses Saturday's Me Too Rally, Missouri State's Study Away Fair and a student musician whose music has reached thousands of listeners. Sports reporter Claire Niebrugge touches on some MSU sports highlights from summer break.
Pedestrian struck, killed by motorcycle in Newton County
by: Carissa Alford Posted: Sep 15, 2019 / 02:26 PM CDT / Updated: Sep 15, 2019 / 02:27 PM CDT NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — A 42-year-old man from Granby, Missouri was hit and killed by a motorcycle on Sept. 14. Around 9 p.m., a man was driving a 2005 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle northbound on Racoon Road when he lost control and struck a pedestrian. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the pedestrian, Kenneth Arehart, was then transported to Mercy Hospital in Joplin.
3 in custody after fight breaks out, shots fired
Cheerleader with Down Syndrome inspires others on and off the field BILOXI, Ms. --Biloxi Junior High School's football team walks away victorious in their game with North Gulfport this week, thanks in no small part to the undeniable spirit of the BJH cheer squad. Eighth-grade cheerleader Bailey Edwards is an inspiration on and off the field. Read the Full Article Tennessee couple, 6-year-old grandson dead in double murder-suicide, police say HERMITAGE, Tenn.
ENDANGERED SILVER ADVISORY: Larry Goade Jr declared missing
by: Carissa Alford Posted: Sep 7, 2019 / 06:40 PM CDT / Updated: Sep 7, 2019 / 06:40 PM CDT Courtesy of Cedar County Sheriff’s Office CEDAR COUNTY, Mo. — The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for Larry Goade Jr., a man missing from Stockton. Goade is a 77-year-old white male, six feet tall and 200 pounds with gray hair and hazel eyes. He was last seen wearing a white baseball hat, an orange shirt, black jeans and cowboy boots.
Man dies after two-vehicle crash in McDonald County
by: Carissa Alford Posted: Sep 7, 2019 / 02:41 PM CDT / Updated: Sep 7, 2019 / 02:41 PM CDT MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo. — A 41-year-old man was killed and three others injured in a two-vehicle crash on Missouri 76 in Anderson. Around 6:45 p.m. a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu attempted to make a left turn in front of an oncoming vehicle, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Malibu hit a 2010 Jeep Wrangler heading eastbound.
The Standard Statement - September 2
The Standard Statement - September 2 Watch again This week on The Standard Statement, Carissa discusses a conference that was held on campus to shed light on recovery, a student owned business and a newly renovated museum in downtown Springfield.
Officials recover victim from water at Lake of the Ozarks Shootout
by: Carissa Alford Posted: Aug 25, 2019 / 02:46 PM CDT / Updated: Aug 25, 2019 / 02:46 PM CDT Courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F UPDATE: The missing man from Lake of the Ozarks Shootout was recovered from the water at 10:47 p.m. Aug. 24. Missouri State Highway Patrol said their divers found him and notified the family. “We extend our sincere condolences to family and friends,” MSHP said. #LakeOfTheOzarks Final Update: MSHP Divers recovered the victim at 10:47pm.
50-year-old man dies in single-vehicle crash on I-49
Plane makes emergency landing at Springfield airport SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- An emergency landing was made today, Aug. 24, at the Springfield airport. The plane left the airport at 8:30 a.m. and was in the air for 15 minutes when possible smoke in the cabin was reported.
St. Louis man drowns after falling off Sea-Doo at Lake of the Ozarks
by: Carissa Alford Posted: Aug 11, 2019 / 03:39 PM CDT / Updated: Aug 11, 2019 / 03:39 PM CDT CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A 59-year-old man drowned in the Lake of the Ozarks on Aug. 10 around 6 p.m. Thomas Moore was riding a 2000 Sea-Doo behind a family member’s boat going downstream at mile-marker 2.5. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a family member noticed the watercraft adrift without a rider. Moore was found face down in the water and pronounced dead at the scene.
Man drowns in Lake Taneycomo after police chase
by: Carissa Alford Posted: Aug 11, 2019 / 01:30 PM CDT / Updated: Aug 11, 2019 / 01:30 PM CDT TANEY COUNTY, Mo. — A man drowned in Lake Taneycomo during the early hours of Aug. 11 after a police chase. Around 3 a.m., a Taney County deputy attempted to stop a sportbike motorcycle in Hollister.
Man charged in connection to the deadly crash on Glenstone and Kearney
by: Carissa Alford Posted: Aug 4, 2019 / 07:21 PM CDT / Updated: Aug 4, 2019 / 07:21 PM CDT Courtesy of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office Andrew Lynch, 29, was charged with 3 counts of felony murder based on felony leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, 1 count felony leaving the scene of motor vehicle accident, and 3 counts DWI resulting in death, for the accident that killed three people on Glenstone and Kearney after a police chase.
20-year-old pronounced dead at the scene after single-vehicle crash
by: Carissa Alford Posted: Jul 28, 2019 / 06:41 AM CDT / Updated: Jul 28, 2019 / 06:42 AM CDT TANEY COUNTY, Mo. — A 20-year-old female was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash around 3 p.m. July 27. The driver, a 20-year-old man from Ava, Missouri, was headed westbound on Highway 76 in a 2006 Ford Ranger when he ran off the right side of the roadway. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, he overcorrected and returned to the road.
Osceola man dies after single-vehicle crash in Hickory County
by: Carissa Alford Posted: Jul 20, 2019 / 09:43 AM CDT / Updated: Jul 20, 2019 / 09:44 AM CDT HICKORY COUNTY, Mo. — A 56-year-old man is dead after a single-vehicle crash on County Road 189. Jon Brady of Osceola, Missouri, was driving a 1971 Volkswagen Dunebuggy northbound around 11 p.m. July 19. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the vehicle ran off the left side of the road and overturned, ejecting Brady. Brady was not wearing his seat belt. This is Troop D’s 55th fatality for 2019.
Officers still investigating after overnight shooting injures Springfield man
by: Carissa Alford Posted: Jul 14, 2019 / 07:29 AM CDT / Updated: Jul 14, 2019 / 07:30 AM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A man was taken to the hospital in the early hours of July 14 after suffering from a gunshot wound. Springfield officers were at the Kum and Go at Elm and Kimbrough when they heard a gunshot. According to Lt. Curt Ringgold with the Springfield Police Department, when those officers checked a car they thought the gunshot came from they found a man with a gunshot wound.
Four people rescued from house fire in Springfield
by: Carissa Alford Posted: Jul 7, 2019 / 12:05 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 7, 2019 / 12:05 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On the morning of July 7, Springfield firefighters responded to a house fire in the 1900 block of North Burton Avenue. According to a Springfield Fire Department news release, when the firefighters arrived, four victims were found and rescued from the home. “Three have been transported to a local hospital: one in good condition and two with serious injuries,” the release said.
Motorcycle crash results in death of 24-year-old Nevada man
by: Carissa Alford Posted: Jun 29, 2019 / 10:41 AM CDT / Updated: Jun 29, 2019 / 10:41 AM CDT VERNON COUNTY, Mo. — A 24-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of a motorcycle crash in Vernon County. Dominic Nowak was headed east on Route K on his 2003 Honda CRV motorcycle around 3:30 a.m. when the crash occured. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Nowak was traveling at a high rate of speed and lost control during a curve. He ran off the roadway and struck a barbed wire fence.
Gainesville man seriously injured after being stabbed in the back
Activists step up trainings amid Trump deportation threats CHICAGO (AP) — Ceci Garcia believes that if her husband had a better understanding of his rights, he would have avoided deportation to Mexico after telling a suburban Chicago police officer during a 2012 traffic stop that he was living in the U.S. illegally. "He failed to remain silent," said the U.S. citizen mother of five.
Motorcyclist dies after failure to negotiate a curve
Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. -- A 57-year-old man from Eureka Springs, Arkansas died in a single-vehicle crash Saturday, June 15. Randall Fields was driving a 2005 Harley Davidson on Route O, two miles south of Stella at 5:20 p.m. when the crash occurred. Fields failed to negotiate a curve, went off the roadway and overturned.
Five injured in boat explosion on Lake of the Ozarks
Courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. -- Five people were injured in a boat explosion on the Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday, June 15. The boat, a 1993 Chris Craft Vessel, had just finished fueling up at the Millstone Marina Gas Dock when the driver started it.
Dickerson Park Zoo announces arrival of young elephant
Courtesy of the Dickerson Park Zoo Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Courtesy of the Dickerson Park Zoo SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Dickerson Park Zoo herd grew by one on Friday with the arrival of 8-year-old Hugo. According to a press release sent by the Dickerson Park Zoo, Hugo is an Asian elephant from the Endangered Arc Foundation in Hugo, Oklahoma.
New J.P. Morgan Chase Bank contract clause prompts retaliation
Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. LOS ANGELES, Ca. -- A new website was made by a group of start-up companies after J.P. Morgan Chase Bank informed its customers that credit card accounts would be subject to dispute procedures of the private arbitration system, rather than public courts. Customers can get out of this clause by mailing Chase a letter rejecting it.
Pulaski County man sentenced to 28 years after stabbing a man to death
Courtesy of MGN Image Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Courtesy of MGN Image PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. -- On May 22, 2019, a Pulaski County man was sentenced for first-degree murder. Shawn Bommarito was sentenced to 28 years for the death of William Fancher. In June 2018, officers performed a well-being check at Fancher's house after Bommarito told two witnesses he had stabbed Fancher in the neck.
Tornadoes confirmed in Carl Junction, Oronogo
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. -- Two tornadoes have been confirmed in Carl Junction and Oronogo. Carl Junction experienced an EF-3 tornado with winds around 140 miles per hour. The tornado was on the ground for nine miles and was a quarter mile wide. Oronogo's tornado was smaller, ranked as an EF-0 tornado with approximately 81 miles per hour winds. This tornado was on the ground for eight miles and was 200 yards wide.
Local man sentenced for drug trafficking, firearms
Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A Springfield man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison without parole for methamphetamine trafficking and illegally possessing firearms. In a press release sent by the Office of the United States Attorney Western District Of Missouri, 35-year-old Jesse Weddington was sentenced in federal court on May 21.
Springfield police investigating possible murder/suicide on West Walnut after standoff
Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Springfield officials are investigating a possible murder/suicide. On May 18 around 3 p.m., the Springfield Police Department received a call saying a man had shot a female inside an apartment building on West Walnut. When police arrived, the male suspect had barricaded himself inside the apartment.
ENDANGERED PERSON ADVISORY: Zachary Allen Schmitz
Courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for 26-year-old Zachary Allen Schmitz. He is a white male with black hair and hazel eyes.
Physics, general math in five years — now what?
After five years of hard work, continuous involvement in student activities and impressive research, Chris Klenke is finally ready to graduate. Klenke is a senior double majoring in general math and physics, with an emphasis in astronomy and astrophysics, and a computer science minor. He said he likes math and physics for reasons other than the typical, “there’s always a right answer.” “The way you explain the world and everything in our daily lives, you do with math,” Klenke said.
Officials asking for help in Stone County convenience store break ins
Courtesy of the Stone County Sheriff's Office Facebook Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Courtesy of the Stone County Sheriff's Office Facebook STONE COUNTY, Mo. -- The Stone County Sheriff's Office asked the public for help after two convenience stores were broken into.
Single-vehicle crash leaves 1 dead, 1 in serious condition
Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo. -- A single-vehicle crash on Highway 90 resulted in one death and one injury. Around 2 a.m. April 4, the driver of a 2000 GMC Yukon ran off the right side of the roadway. The 22-year-old driver then overcorrected, ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned. He was taken to the Northwest Arkansas Hospital by EMS.
Standard Statement - April 29
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ENDANGERED PERSON ADVISORY: Elizabeth Stump
Courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Courtesy of the Missouri State Highway Patrol CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. -- The Camden County Sheriff's Office issued an endangered person advisory for 57-year-old Elizabeth Stump Her vehicle is a 2008 Kia Optima with New Mexico registration. There is a zip tie holding the license plate in place.
Osceola teen dies in two vehicle collision
Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ST. CLAIR, Mo. -- A 16-year-old male from Osceola died in a fatal car crash on Highway 13 yesterday, April 27. Around 10:15 p.m., the driver of a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu failed to yield and traveled into the path of a 2015 Dodge 1500. The driver of the Malibu, Cody Singleton, was pronounced deceased by the county coroner on the scene. He was not wearing his seatbelt.
Woman dies in Wednesday morning crash on Highway 37
Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. BARRY COUNTY, Mo. -- A 63-year-old female died after a car crash on Highway 37 on Wednesday morning. Around 8:10 a.m., a 2015 Kia Optima drove into the path of a 2012 Chevrolet truck, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Susan Neely, of Pierce City, Missouri, was the driver of the Kia.
BREAKING: Heavy police presence at house on Chicago Street
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- There is a heavy police presence at a house on Chicago Street. Here is the house which is just south of Kearney, and east of Kansas Expressway, on the north side of town. Police said they have a warrant for the arrest of a person they believe is inside the house. Officers are using a bullhorn to talk to the person inside. The department's armored vehicle is outside the house. This is a developing story. KOLR10 will post updates. Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Galena PD goes to motel room to get rid of bugs, finds methamphetamine instead
Courtesy of the Galena Police Department's Facebook page Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Courtesy of the Galena Police Department's Facebook page GALENA, Ks. -- Galena Police Officers responded to a complaint of insect infestation at the Galena Motel yesterday, April 19. But they didn't find bugs.
Springfield Reveals 25 Percent of Drivers Yield to Pedestrians at Crosswalks
Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A recent driver compliance assessment done by the SGF Yields pedestrian safety program showed low results. According to the City of Springfield, on average only 25 percent of Springfield drivers yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.
Pulaski County Officials Searching for Wanted Burglary Suspect
Courtesy of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department's Facebook page Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Courtesy of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department's Facebook page PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. -- The Pulaski County Sheriff's Department is searching for a male burglary and stealing suspect.
Founder of Amberg Events Submits Alford Plea to Child Molestation Charges
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The CEO and founder of Amberg Events entered an Alford Plea to child molestation charges Wednesday, April 17. Edward Amberg was arrested and charged with two counts of child molestation in the first degree in 2018. During his arraignment, he submitted an Alford Plea - admitting there was sufficient evidence to convict him but he did not admit to the criminal act.
Garst’s executive chef is always cooking, but never noticed
Hundreds of students pile through the doors of the dining halls on the Missouri State campus every day, waiting to be fed. They are counting on food being available to them at all times, but they hardly ever stop and think about who is cooking it for them. Someone has to, right? Nathan Frazo, the executive chef at Garst Dining Hall, is that someone. Frazo, 29, came to MSU during the summer of 2016. Before he became a full-time chef, Frazo tried a combination of different careers.
FSL holds jammin’ finale to Greek Week
After a week full of community engagement, glitter, crazy costumes and messy contests, Greek Week 2019 has come to a close. Acting as the cherry on top, Greek Jam was held at the Hammons Student Center on Saturday to finish off the week. At Greek Jam, teams of fraternities and sororities choreographed a dance with a theme and props, trying to earn more points so they can win a trophy at the end. Sophomore communications major Jack Rymer is part of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Tattoo Artists Share Craft at Queen City Carnival of Ink
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Tattoo artists from all over America gathered in Springfield to show off their skills and enter to win a variety of tattoo contests! If you missed it yesterday, the event is running from noon until 8 p.m. today, April 6. Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved.
HAPPENING NOW: The Big Tournament Live
Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Big Tournament Live continues, taking you right into the madness of the NCAA tournament before game time. To watch the livestream, click here. Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved.
Input + Output offers critiquing ground for Springfield artists
A local art group is supporting other artists in one of the most helpful ways possible. Artists around the Springfield area showcase their art in a group called Input + Output, and observers critique the artists’ work. Senior Macy Stevens, art and photography major, said Input + Output is a positive environment where artists from a variety of mediums and backgrounds can present their projects and gain helpful feedback on their work.
Galloway Neighbors Voice Concerns to City Council
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- We're learning new details about a meeting between the City of Springfield, and residents who live in Galloway Neighborhood, in Southeast Springfield. Last year, city council listened to several development plans to build a variety of businesses and Apartment complex on Lone Pine, near Sequiota Park. However, one neighborhood association, called "Galloway Neighbors" strongly voiced concerns with anything being developed, other than single family dwellings.
BE AWARE: City of Lebanon says Someone is Going Door-To-Door Pretending to be Roof Repair Company
Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. LEBANON, Mo. -- The City of Lebanon is warning residents about a person going door-to-door, claiming to be a roofing company. This "roofing company" is knocking on doors and telling people their roofs need to be replaced.
Drury to Perform Armed Intruder Drill, Test Outdoor Warning Siren
Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Drury University will be performing an armed intruder drill tomorrow, March 21. The drill will begin at 2:30 p.m. On Thursday, March 21, @DruryUniversity will be performing an active shooter drill, along with testing their outdoor warning siren. If you hear a siren near Drury's campus, do not be alarmed. The siren is a TEST.
Liberty Utilities Celebrates Return of Osprey with Live Stream Video
Courtesy of Liberty Utilities Copyright 2019 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Courtesy of Liberty Utilities JOPLIN, Mo. -- Liberty Utilities and Mid Central Contractors have invited the public to celebrate the return of the Osprey. According to a news release sent by Liberty Utilities, you can view the birds through a live stream video.
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