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Strafford woman arrested after allegedly striking mother with dog feces

WEBSTER COUNTY, Mo. — A Strafford woman is behind bars after allegedly striking her mother with an open hand containing dog feces. According to a probable cause statement, Angel Lynn Danielle Peck, 34, allegedly struck her mother with an open hand containing dog feces on Nov. 7. After the strike, her brother wrapped his arms around her to prevent another assault. Peck began fighting against the restraint and placed her arms around her brother’s neck. He believed that Peck was attempting to strangle him. He was able to wrestle his sister to the ground but during the process Peck’s head struck the wall, creating a hole.

Strafford, MO · 10h

KOLR10 News

Multiple businesses burglarized, vandalized Sunday morning on Sunshine

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Multiple businesses near Sunshine Street and Glenstone Avenue were broken into, burglarized and vandalized early Sunday morning. Businesses such as Mexican Villa’s Sunshine location, restaurants Hong Kong Inn, Dunkin’ and tattoo shop Kaleidoscope were affected by the string of crimes. Whitney Creehan, whose family owns Kaleidoscope, said she and her husband woke […]

Springfield, MO · 7h

KOLR10 News

Springfield man charged after store employee suffers broken jaw, nose

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man was arrested last Thursday after an incident in October in which he was accused of seriously injuring a store employee. According to online court dockets, Michael McCalister, born in 1983, has been charged with first-degree assault with serious physical injury, first-degree burglary and possession of a controlled substance. He […]

Springfield, MO · 6h

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Mexican restaurant closes indefinitely

This week in 417 foodie news, a Springfield Mexican restaurant closes and a Thai restaurant has a grand opening. Plus, a downtown bar gets new owners. Habanero's closes Springfield location until further notice Immigration enforcement activity has disrupted a Springfield Mexican restaurant's operations, according to a now-deleted Facebook post from Habaneros, 4406 S. Campbell Ave. Its Carthage and Republic locations are still operating, though the Republic location has a limited staff and menu. "We want to sincerely thank our incredible community for the overwhelming support, kind messages, and love you've shown our Habaneros family. Your encouragement means more to us than words can express," the owners wrote in an Oct. 31 post. Habaneros opened its first location in Carthage in October 2014, according to its Facebook page. The Springfield location opened in April 2023. Thai Isan Zap celebrates grand opening Thai Isan Zap , 2119 S. Glenstone Ave., is hosting its grand opening 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 . During the event, which includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the chamber of commerce, the first 25 to 30 guests will be able to try samples of panang curry, fried appetizers and larb gai, a salad with minced meat. Its menu includes

Springfield, MO · 2d

fastfoodclub.com

Since 1951, Springfield Has Lined Up For Steakburgers At Steak ‘n Shake’s Hometown Rival, Casper’s Chili

Some Springfield lunch plans start with a simple question: is the line out the door yet? On one busy stretch of Glenstone Avenue, the answer is often yes, and locals have been willing to wait for decades. The building is small, the walls are covered in odd and colorful odds...

Springfield, MO · 2d

myfamilytravels.com

This Missouri Mexican Buffet Turns Tuesdays And Saturdays Into An All-You-Can-Eat Fiesta

A heaping plate of enchiladas and the sound of a live mariachi band set the tone at this Missouri buffet. Tuesdays and Saturdays transform into a full-blown all-you-can-eat celebration. The menu is stacked with Mexican classics, from tacos and burritos to handmade tamales. The salsa bar offers a range of...

Springfield, MO · 8h

KYTV

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Man accused of ramming Nixa, Mo., police car after fleeing stop sentenced to federal prison

NIXA, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) -A man accused of ramming a Nixa Police vehicle after fleeing a stop in 2025 has been sentenced to federal prison. According to the Nixa Police Department, James R. Larson, of Seligman, Mo., was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine.

Nixa, MO · 2d

1070 KHMO-AM

FBI Reopens Search for Missouri Couple Missing 25 Years

The FBI wants to know what happened to a Missouri couple who simply disappeared more than 25 years ago.

Springfield, MO · 18h

KOLR10 News

An Ozarks hillbilly took on the American middle class. She had plenty to say

Ethel Reed Strainchamps' 1965 memoir chronicles her journey from rural Ozark poverty to becoming a journalist and scholar while questioning the social implications of class and language.

Polk County, MO · 2d

KOLR10 News

Parents raise concerns as speculation grows about Bowerman Elementary School closure

Residents of the Woodland Heights neighborhood in Springfield are organizing community meetings in November and December to advocate for keeping Bowerman Elementary open following its identification as the worst-conditioned school in the district's Facility Master Plan.

Springfield, MO · 18h

KOLR10 News

Three Springfield School Board members to seek re-election in 2027

Three Springfield Public Schools Board of Education members—Danielle Kincaid, Maryam Mohammadkhani, and Susan Provance—announced their intention to seek re-election to terms expiring in April 2027.

Springfield, MO · 12h

the-standard.org

Springfield's hidden gem is making a comeback

Historic Commercial Street, predominantly known as C-Street, is one of Springfield's hidden gems. It has transformed into a destination for small and independent businesses, diverse cuisine and entertainment. After a few years of decline, the historic district has experienced a resurgence, bringing new life to the area. Commercial Street was...

Springfield, MO · 8h

Springfield News-Leader

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Where Springfield veterans can get free haircuts on Veterans Day

Veterans can receive free haircuts, facials and manicures at the Academy of Hair Design in Springfield on Nov. 11 as part of the school's annual Veterans Day tradition. The services will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the academy, 1834 S. Glenstone Ave., according to a community announcement. The Academy of Hair Design also plans to donate $10 per service that day to veterans-related charities. The academy has offered free services to veterans as part of its community outreach for decades. In the past year, the Academy of Hair Design has provided free haircuts to more than 2,700 veterans and first responders, according to the announcement. “We are a family-owned, values-based business,” co-owner Christie Gonzales said in the announcement. “ ... and I can think of no better way to enhance that mission than by helping those who have done so much for all of us.” The event comes as the Academy of Hair Design approaches its 30th anniversary training students. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct/ . This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader:

Springfield, MO · 1d

KMOX News Radio

Parent in the Ferguson-Florissant School District files a complaint against Walnut Grove Elementary School

Concerns allege a special education student was not allowed to go outside for recess and did not receive specialized instruction time.

Ferguson, MO · 16h

KYTV

Veterans Day: Check out the list of veteran events in the Ozarks

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Here’s a look at events in the Ozarks this Veterans Day:. Veterans Day Ceremony at Big Cedar Lodge (Sunday, Nov. 8th, 11 a.m.) 190 Top of the Rock Rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739. This event is free and open to the public and will feature a flyover...

Springfield, MO · 2d

fourstateshomepage.com

Missouri grants Ozark Center $1.46 million for new treatment center

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Social Services awards Ozark Center $1.46 million. Ozark Center will use the Horizon 2 grant to renovate a 4,500 square foot building near 34th and Schifferdecker. The 8-bed residential treatment facility will serve Missouri defendants who aren’t competent to stand trial because...

Missouri · 5h

Ozark Sports Zone

2026-27 Winter Preview: Strafford Boys Basketball

Following a district title in 2025, Strafford basketball struggled to find footing last season. The Indians posted a 12-14 record, falling to Buffalo in the district tournament. Entering his ninth season at the helm, Strafford head coach Tyler Ryerson looks to quickly rebound and. “I think that this year coming...

Strafford, MO · 1d

Springfield News-Leader

Judge denies preliminary injunction in data center lawsuit

A Greene County Circuit Judge has denied a legal request that would allow a developer to have his data center plans reviewed by Springfield city staff amid the city's moratorium on any data center applications. Springfield has had an administrative pause in place on all data center proposals since late June. NSI A.1 LLC, managed by Trent Overhue, filed a lawsuit in September against the city claiming the moratorium is invalid and, if found to be valid, does not apply to any ordinary preliminary activities for the project proposed as they are not part of any formal application process. Overhue, who is involved in a number of other data center proposals around the Ozarks, owns the property at 2900 S. National Ave. through the LLC. He has proposed a basement-level "high-performance computing data processing facility" in the larger of two buildings at the location. While the property is zoned for a planned development that allows "data processing services" under the use for Administrative and Professional Offices, differences emerged between Overhue's interpretation of what this would allow and the city's. On Friday, Nov. 6, Chad Mann, attorney representing NSI A1, argued for a preliminary injunction to force the city to open

Springfield, MO · 10h

Springfield News-Leader