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18-Year-Old Dies in Crash In Billings

A young woman from Clever has died in a crash on Highway 14 in Billings.

The Highway Patrol says Harmony Dailey’s car went off the road and flipped several times Sunday morning.

Dailey, who was 18 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Troopers say Dailey was not wearing a seatbelt.

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Missouri News

Missouri Senate Remains in Stalemate Over Congressional Redistricting

The Missouri Senate remains in a stalemate over the controversial issue of Congressional redistricting.

The Senate met on Lincoln’s Birthday on Friday, a state holiday, and held a very rare Saturday session as a filibuster by the Senate Conservative Caucus continues.

The caucus wants a 7-1 Missouri GOP map, which was rejected by the Senate on a bipartisan 24-8 vote.

Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz says he’s trying to find a “magic path” to an agreement on Congressional redistricting.

Senators return to Jefferson City Tuesday afternoon.

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Ozark News

Widespread Rain Wednesday, Then Wintry Weather Into Thursday

Widespread rainfall is likely in the Ozarks Wednesday and Wednesday night, then wintry precipitation is looking more likely for late Wednesday night into Thursday, especially in areas north of I-44

The National Weather Service says we’ll have showers and storms with thunder and lightning, with a heavy rain threat on Wednesday before changing over to a wintry mix, then transitioning to more snow before ending.

We are not expecting significant accumulations of ice or snow, but roads could become slick even with smaller amounts of wintry weather.

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Ozark News

Springfield Police Identify Man Shot to Death Outside Timberwood Apartments

Springfield police have released the name of a man found shot to death outside the Timberwood Apartment Complex Sunday night.

Officers responded after a 911 call stating someone had been shot.

The victim, identified as 34-year-old Spencer Anderson, was in the driveway.

He was pronounced dead at the scene in the 2100 block of east Cherry.

Investigators have not identified a suspect, and detectives are asking anyone who has information to call the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810.

You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 417-869-TIPS.

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Ozark News

4 Injured in Drive-by Shooting in North Springfield

Springfield Police have blocked off sections of a North Springfield neighborhood after a suspect fired into another vehicle Friday afternoon.

According to statements from witnesses, the suspect pulled up to another car and opened fire. The shooting occurred on West Kearney Street near Roosevelt Avenue.

No description of the suspect has been given, but police say they are searching for a dark-colored vehicle.

The condition of the victims in the shooting has not been released, but police confirmed all four were taken to area hospitals.

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Ozark News

Deadly House Fire in Niangua

One person has died in a house fire that happened Wednesday in Niangua.

The Marshfield Fire Protection District responded to the flames in the 2000 block of Osage Road.

Crews say the fire caused extensive damage to the second flood of the house, with some smoke and water damage through the rest of the home.

The victim, whose name has not been released, was found on the second floor.

An autopsy is being conducted Friday.

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Ozark News

Latest on Officer-Involved Shooting in Buffalo

We have new information in an officer-involved shooting that took place Thursday in Buffalo.

The Dallas County sheriff says deputies and police were looking for someone who walked into a business with a knife and made threats.

The suspect left the business and walked along Ash Street.

Investigators say the suspect charged an officer while holding a knife after law enforcement made several attempts to disarm them.

The suspect was airlifted to a local hospital, but their name and condition have not been released.

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Ozark News

The Number of New COVID-19 Cases in Springfield and Greene County Continues to Drop

The number of new cases of COVID-19 in Springfield and Greene County continues to plummet.

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department’s COVID-19 dashboard shows the seven day case average went down to 177 on Thursday.

Two days ago, the number stoood at 201 cases, and it was 289 earlier this week.

The number of those with the virus who are hospitalized in Greene County is also beginning to decline, with 200 on Thursday, down from 254 hospitalizations on February 3rd.

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Ozark News

Greene County Sheriff Invites the Public to a Community Round Table Meeting

It’s your chance to ask questions of Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott in an open forum.

The sheriff invites the community to attend his Community Round Table on Thursday, February 17th at 6:30 p.m. at Willard South Elementary School, 4151 west Division in Springfield.

Arnott will be informing the public about the progression of the new Greene County Jail, with other topics for discussion including qualifications for becoming a detention officer and the hiring process.

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Ozark News

Highway Patrol Says Pilot Failed Breathalyzer

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the pilot of a plane that crashed Tuesday at a private airstrip at Table Rock Lake failed a breathalyzer test.

The Highway Patrol says 44 year old James Porter of Wichita, Kansas, exhibited signs of intoxication at the scene.

After he failed the breathalyzer test, he was booked into the Stone County Jail.

The Federal Aviation Administration is still investigating the crash.