Month: January 2025
The combination of freezing rain, sleet and snow has led to many slick roads in the Ozarks, and a number of schools are having their first snow day of the school year on Monday.
Here’s the list of Southwest Missouri public schools closed on Monday, January 6th:
Camdenton
Ed Dorado Springs
Eminence (AMI Day #1)
Gasconade C-4
Laclede County R-1 (Conway)
Lebanon (AMI Day #1)
Mountain View-Birch Tree Liberty (Snow Day)
Richland (AMI Day #1)
School of the Osage
Stoutland
Success
Summersville
Swedeborg
Winona
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Join Us For Trivia Night
Grab all the people you know that love trivia, and join us for brain-busting Trivia Night for The Honor Flight of The Ozarks on Friday, February 7th!
Each team of 8 is $200 and doors open up at the Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center in Springfield (2546 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803), at 5:30pm, and trivia starts at 6pm.
We’ll also have free appetizers and a cash bar provided by the Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center.
All of the proceeds from Trivia Night will stay local and go to support The Honor Flight of The Ozarks.
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Join Us For Trivia Night
Grab all the people you know that love trivia, and join us for brain-busting Trivia Night for The Honor Flight of The Ozarks on Friday, February 7th!
Each team of 8 is $200 and doors open up at the Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center in Springfield (2546 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803), at 5:30pm, and trivia starts at 6pm.
We’ll also have free appetizers and a cash bar provided by the Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center.
All of the proceeds from Trivia Night will stay local and go to support The Honor Flight of The Ozarks.
Missouri Congressman Mark Alford says he is happy with the reelection of Mike Johnson to the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives. Here is Congressman Alford’s statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement congratulating Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) on his re-election as the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives:
“Congratulations to Speaker Mike Johnson on his reelection as the 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives! This is a pivotal moment for our country: we have secured Republican control of the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives—a trifecta. Speaker Johnson’s unwavering faith, commitment to conservative values, and dedication to the American people make him the right leader for this critical time.
The American people delivered a clear mandate in November: advance President Trump’s bold agenda to restore economic strength, secure our borders, and promote peace through strength on the world stage. Speaker Johnson is aligned with President Trump’s vision and has the resolve to unite our conference and guide the House toward achieving these goals.
Now is the time to come together and get to work for the American people. We’re confident that this Congress, led by House Republicans, will rise to the challenge—putting America first, bringing hope to all, and delivering real results that strengthen our nation.”
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from noon Saturday until 6 AM Monday for the following counties in our listening area:
Dallas
Hickory
Laclede
St. Clair
Vernon
There is also an Ice Storm Warning for Wright County.
A heavy mix of snow and sleet with total accumulations between 2 and 5 inches and ice accumulations between two tenths and one half of an inch.
Roads will likely become slick and hazardous.
People should consider delaying all travel.
If you must travel, you should drive with extreme caution.
UPDATE: There have been counties added to the Winter Storm Warning and Ice Storm Warning! Plus there is a Winter Weather Advisory in effect starting Sunday for the Springfield metro area and areas south of Springfield.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning until 6 AM Monday for the following counties in our listening area:
Cedar, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, Polk, St. Clair and Vernon
MOZ055>058-068>071-079>081-051200- /O.CON.KSGF.WS.W.0001.250105T0000Z-250106T1200Z/ Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Polk- Dallas-Laclede- 200 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025 WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations up to one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. A flash freeze is possible Sunday afternoon into Sunday night as temperatures fall rapidly. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southwest Missouri. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Ice Storm Warning in effect through 6am Monday for these counties:
Wright, Webster, and Douglas.
MOZ082-083-091-092-098-051200-
/O.CON.KSGF.IS.W.0001.250105T0000Z-250106T1200Z/
Texas-Dent-Webster-Wright-Shannon-
200 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025
IC
E STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6
AM CST MONDAY…
* WHAT…Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations of one
quarter to three quarters of an inch across much of the area, with
lesser amounts to the west toward Marshfield and Rogersville.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. A flash freeze is possible Sunday
evening into Sunday night as temperatures fall rapidly.
* WHERE…Dent, Shannon, Texas, Webster, and Wright Counties.
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on
power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting
power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your
electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways
and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from Noon Sunday through 6AM Monday for Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Branson and counties south of the Springfield metro area.
Barry, Christian, Dade, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Stone and Taney.
MOZ088>090-093>095-101>105-051200-
/O.EXB.KSGF.WW.Y.0001.250105T1800Z-250106T1200Z/
Jasper-Dade-Greene-Newton-Lawrence-Christian-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-
200 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST
MONDAY…
- WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph. A flash freeze is possible Sunday
evening into Sunday night as temperatures fall rapidly. - WHERE…A portion of southwest Missouri.
- WHEN…From noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday.
- IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Please use extreme caution when driving. You can check road conditions across the state here with the MoDOT Traveler Information Map.
Governor Mike Parson has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency for the state of Missouri due to the winter storm impacting the entire state.
Having a beard will no longer be an obstacle to becoming a Springfield police officer.
The department has expanded its grooming standards for officers to allow beards in an effort to attract more applicants. Chief Paul Williams says the new beard policy reflects the department’s commitment to evolving its grooming standards in a way that respects individuality, while maintaining professionalism.
Recruitment for the 80th Policy Academy is set to begin in June. You can go to “Go SPD dot com” for more information and to apply online.
MoDOT says if you’re traveling on Sunday and Monday, make sure you stock your vehicle with winter essentials.
District Maintenance Engineer Jimmy Shannon says it’s good to have warm clothing, something to keep you warm, and an emergency roadside kit so you can protect yourself. That includes non-perishable food, water, a flashlight, a full tank of gas, and kitty litter or sand to help you gain traction if you get stuck.
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City of Mansfield Under Boil Order
The city of Mansfield is under a boil order.
On Thursday a water pump failed and a backup up pump also failed.
Crews are working to fix the pumps.
The city says it hopes to have the pumps fixed by Saturday, but the boil order is in effect until further notice.
Convoy of Hope distributed bottled water to residents Thursday night.