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City of Springfield To Give Sneak Peak at $10.9 Million Jefferson Avenue Footbridge Construction

The city of Springfield is giving a peak at what construction will look like for the historic Jefferson Avenue Footbridge.

The preview is Thursday morning from 10-11am at the C-Street Market Pavilion.

You’ll be able to meet the project team, learn what to expect from the upcoming rehabilitation of the bridge and ask questions.

The project, which comes with a price tag of $10.8 million, is expected to begin this spring and be finished in early 2026.

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City of Springfield To Give Sneak Peak at $10.9 Million Jefferson Avenue Footbridge Construction

The city of Springfield is giving a peak at what construction will look like for the historic Jefferson Avenue Footbridge.

The preview is Thursday morning from 10-11am at the C-Street Market Pavilion.

You’ll be able to meet the project team, learn what to expect from the upcoming rehabilitation of the bridge and ask questions.

The project, which comes with a price tag of $10.8 million, is expected to begin this spring and be finished in early 2026.

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Sparta Man Arrested After Ramming Douglas County Sherriff’s Vehicle

A man is in the Douglas County Jail after a two-county chase early Sunday morning.

Douglas County Sheriff Chris DeGase says Ozark Police were pursuing Steven Browning of Sparta, when they got involved, along with the Ava Police.

Browning rammed the vehicles of the sheriff and tried to pull a knife while they were arresting him.

Browning is facing several charges including assault of a law enforcement officer and aggravated fleeing arrest.

(Photo Courtesy of the Douglas County Police Department)

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Motorcyclist Killed East of Springfield

A motorcyclist is dead after a crash on Route Y-Y east of Springfield Saturday afternoon.

The Highway Patrol says a 42-year-old man from Springfield was thrown from the motorcycle after it left the road at a high rate of speed and struck an embankment.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Man & Woman Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide

A man and woman were found dead in an apparent murder suicide at a Springfield business.

Springfield Police responded Friday morning to a burglary at an insurance office at Kearney and Boonville. Inside they found the victims, 52-year-old Jeremy Kudrna and 52-year-old Julie Kudrna, dead.

Investigators determined that Jeremy Kudrna shot Julie Kudrna then turned the gun on himself.

Detectives are asking if you have any information about this investigation, you are asked to contact Springfield Police.

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Watch Mayor Ken McClure’s Farewell Message

From a press release from the City of Springfield:

“Mayor McClure’s farewell message reflects on his eight-year tenure as mayor, marked by historic progress in public safety, economic development, housing, and civic engagement.” 

You can watch the mayor’s farewell message here: Mayor Ken McClure’s Farewell – Springfield, Missouri CityView

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New Law Allows Utilities to Charge Customers For Under-Construction Electric Plants

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says a new law will help Missouri build new power plants, but for you, it could mean higher electric bills.

The law allows utilities to charge you for under-construction electric plants

The previous law banned utilities from rolling out those increases until after the plant was up and running.

The Governor signed the measure this week.

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New Law Allows Utilities to Charge Customers For Under-Construction Electric Plants

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says a new law will help Missouri build new power plants, but for you, it could mean higher electric bills.

The law allows utilities to charge you for under-construction electric plants

The previous law banned utilities from rolling out those increases until after the plant was up and running.

The Governor signed the measure this week.

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Boil Order for Sparta

A Boil Water Order has been issued for part of the city of Sparta.

The order is for residents south of State Highway 14 and State Highway P-P.

Crews are working to repair a broken line.

The city will notify residents when the boil order is lifted.

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Man Charged for Crash at Springfield Kum & Go

A man is charged with damaging a Springfield convenience store in February.

Court documents say Dale Hamit is charged with a felony of leaving the scene of an accident with property damage exceeding $1000 dollars.

Springfield Police say Hamit was seen on security footage driving his pickup truck into the front of a Kum and Go on Campbell causing $3,700 in damage.

He was also seen on the video leaving.

He told officers his Crocs were caught on the accelerator.