Light snow and flurries will be possible this evening and overnight, especially North and East of Springfield.
The National Weather Service says little accumulation is expected. The precipitation may briefly start as rain, but change over to snow in the early evening.
Limited moisture will keep any totals on the very light side.
Be careful driving on bridges and overpasses, which will freeze quicker than the ground.
Charges have been filed in a shooting at a house on Farm Road 143 in North Springfield.
Stephen Bailey Junior is charged with second degree domestic assault and first degree burglary.
Greene County Deputies say a juvenile shot a man he said assaulted his mother.
Crews are working to clean up a crash after a tractor trailer lost control in Springfield.
Reports say the crash occurred on westbound I-44 near exit 82A, which is the Highway 65 exit.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
Ozarks Traffic says the crash has caused the left lane to close, as well as the left and right turn lanes in that direction.
Just a day after announcing his retirement, Missouri State Foundation Executive Director Brent Dunn revealed he is accepting a new job with a different foundation.
Dunn has been in his current role since 2007, but announced Monday that he will be leaving the position on August 1st of next year.
With his retirement now impending, Dunn announced this morning on the Sports Reporters with Ned Reynolds and Tom Ladd, that he is accepting a similar job with a different company.
During the interview on our sister station, ESPN the Jock, he revealed he will begin working for the Missouri State Fair Foundation after his departure from MSU is final.
Dunn says his new job will entail helping bring more guests and entertainment to the state fair, including raising money for better facilities, and even expanding the fairgrounds current plot of land.
Nixa City Officials are studying ways to cut budgets after a sales tax increase failed to pass in the last election.
City officials had planned to use the money from the tax increase to build a new police station and sports complex. Now they are looking at ways to cut the budgets in several departments, including the police department.
Nixa has not had an increase in it’s sales tax since 1987.
A judge in central Missouri’s Cole County has ruled that the Attorney General’s office previously led by GOP Senator Josh Hawley broke public record laws on purpose to help his US Senate campaign.
Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem fined the AG’s office 12 thousand dollars and Attorney Fees. That is the maximum penalty for violating Missouri’s open record laws.
A judge in central Missouri’s Cole County has ruled that the Attorney General’s office previously led by GOP Senator Josh Hawley broke public record laws on purpose to help his US Senate campaign.
Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem fined the AG’s office 12 thousand dollars and Attorney Fees. That is the maximum penalty for violating Missouri’s open record laws.
Greene County Deputies say a teenager shot a man during a domestic disturbance at a home in North Springfield.
Deputies responded to a call of a domestic dispute on North Farm Road 143.
Investigators say a teenager shot a man who had assaulted his mother.
The man fled but later called 9-1-1 to report that he had been shot in the head.
Deputies say the woman suffered injuries.
SPRINGFIELD – The confetti has settled. The most ambitious fundraising campaign in Missouri State University’s history is complete.
And today, Brent Dunn announced he will retire Aug. 1, 2023.
Dunn, executive director of the Missouri State University Foundation and vice president of university advancement, began his work at Missouri State in 1985 as the director of annual giving. Later, he became the athletics development director, until he took on the executive director role in 2007.
“In his 38-year career at MSU, Brent has accomplished more than anyone ever thought possible,” said MSU President Clif Smart. “He is the university’s greatest advocate and has been tremendously important to our success.
“Because he genuinely loves the university, I know he will continue to be involved here the rest of his life. I will, however, miss the regular interaction I have had the last 12 years with someone who has become a good friend.”
Under his leadership, the foundation showed tremendous growth, raising record-breaking totals nearly every year. The foundation also won multiple awards for excellence in fundraising from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
“Brent builds and values relationships, and he’s created this incredible network of people who support the university’s priorities,” said Mark McQueary, chair of the foundation’s Board of Trustees. “He is an incredible leader who moves people to action.”
In addition to the recently concluded Onward Upward campaign, Dunn led the Our Promise campaign, which raised $167 million. He also participated in The Campaign for SMS, which raised more than $50 million.
Dunn’s work touched every facet of the university, helping to fund:
“What we’ve been able to do at Missouri State, thanks to the friends of the university, has been nothing short of incredible,” Dunn said. “I have loved seeing the transformation and experiencing the campus through so many iterations.
“I cannot imagine a day where I don’t attend an MSU event or share the great stories of the many students, faculty, alumni and staff I am privileged to know.”
The university will conduct a national search for Dunn’s replacement.
Springfield Police say that vehicle thefts in the city are occurring less and less in comparison to previous years.
Chief Paul Williams talked about the department’s focus and the statistics of car thefts in Springfield at a city council meeting on Monday.
According to Williams, he believes a big reason for the drop in thefts is due to the public awareness campaign that reminded residents to not leave their keys in the car, and to never leave your car running unattended.
He also says that having more investigators in the department is a contributing factor, as well.
As of now, there have been 500 less reports of vehicle theft in Springfield compared to 2021.