Month: December 2022

Springfield Police are investigating a possible double-homicide in the northern part of the city.

Reports say officers were called to the scene at Link Avenue near Turner Street, where they found a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds outside the home that was the location of the initial call.

First responders provided first aid and transferred the man to an area hospital, where he later died of his injuries.

Once inside the home, authorities say they found a female victim, also with multiple gunshot wounds.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Details of the investigation, including possible suspects, are limited at this time.

A judge has sentenced a man for threatening his son’s coach during a basketball tournament in Bolivar.

Bryan Scott Pellham of Willard pleaded guilty to one count of making a terroristic threat.

A judge sentenced him to five years supervised probation.

Investigators say Pullham threatened the coach during a basketball game between Morrisville and Branson.

A woman from St. James is dead after the car she was in got hit by a train in Phelps County.

Authorities say 18-year-old Cadey Rogers was travelling along County Road 3640 near Highway KK around 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon near Rosati when she was killed.

Investigators say Rogers was driving westbound and failed to yield.

Police have confirmed there were both crossbucks and yield signs at the railroad crossing.

Springfield Police are investigating a shooting that left one juvenile dead.

Officers say the shooting happened Tuesday at around noon in the area of West Helen near the Church Street intersection.

Reports say the investigation is still in its early stages, so details about the shooting are limited at this time.

The identity of the victim has not been released due to them being under the age of 18, which is state law.

SPD says information about the shooting will be released at a later time.

Lottery officials are searching for the winner of a $69,000 ticket in McDonald County.

Reports say the ticket was from Show Me Cash and was purchased on Monday from The Stateline Store on Missouri Lane in Pineville.

Officials say the owner of the winning ticket needs to collect their winnings by June 24, 2023.

The winning numbers are 3-9-18-19-21.

If the winner does not come forward, the money will be returned to the state of Missouri.

Officials with the United States Geographical Survey say there were two earthquakes in New Madrid County Tuesday morning.

According to the release, the first earthquake occurred at around 4:50 a.m. less than four miles from the town of Marston.

The second registered earthquake happened less than three miles north of New Madrid at around 6:20 a.m.

New Madrid and Marston, both located in the boot heel county, are roughly 10 miles apart.

The USGS says both episodes registered at a 2.2 on the Richter scale.

So far there are no injuries, and residents have said they didn’t feel the earthquake.

Tonight, December 27th, at 5 P.M. is the deadline for Springfield School Board candidate hopefuls to submit petitions to be on the ballot on April 4th.

Candidates needed to collect 500 signatures to be eligible.

Four candidates have already filed-

• Sharita Thomas-Tate.
• Landon McCarter.
• Judy Brunner.
• Chad Rollins.

With Christmas Day here and gone, and the new year approaching, one local department wants to inform you about your options with your old Christmas tree.

Springfield Environmental Services is offering a list of tips for residents with both artificial and real trees if you’re considering disposing of it this year.

For live trees, the service reminds you that Missouri landfills will not accept real trees, but there are numerous options locally, including:

• The City of Springfield Yardwaste Recycling Center
• Hansen’s Greenwaste
• Wickman’s Gardens
• Bass Pro Shops

If you have an artificial Christmas tree that is in good condition, it can be donated to either the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, or the Missouri Council of the Blind Thrift Store.

Artificial trees can also be disposed of at the Springfield Sanitary Landfill.