Month: May 2025

An active stretch of weather in the Ozarks will begin Thursday and last into early next week.

The National Weather Service says there is a slight chance for thunderstorms in the eastern Ozarks and south central Missouri Thursday afternoon and evening.

If storms do form, they could produce very large hail up to the size of tennis balls.

Storms will develop again Friday morning and move across the Ozarks from west to east through the afternoon.

Currently, the best chances of severe weather are south of I-44 and east of Highway 65.

Hail up to the size of baseballs, damaging winds up to 70 miles per hour and an isolated tornado are also possible.

We’ll keep you up to date with the latest forecast changes, plus any watches and warnings on 93-3 and A-M 560 KWTO.

The long-time city administrator in Republic is the city of Springfield’s choice for its new city manager.

In a news release, the city says Cameron’s appointment is pending a City Council vote later this month.

Cameron served the last nine years as city administrator of Republic, and prior to that, spent 16 years in the same capacity in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

Springfield Mayor Jeff Schrag says with more than 30 years in local government, Cameron has “demonstrated a consistent ability to lead and manage city operations effectively and is the right person for our community at a time when Springfield is on the rise.”

The city says Cameron is known for his “disruptive leadership” style, focusing on reducing bureaucracy and enhancing service delivery, while implementing systems that streamline processes, leading to faster turnaround times for city permits.

Cameron says he’s excited and honored to join the city. “As a 417 Kid from Miller, Missouri, the opportunity to continue serving the region I’ve always loved is truly special,” Cameron said. “While I will deeply miss the Republic staff and community, where we’ve accomplished and transformed so much over the past nine years, I’m grateful for all we’ve built. I’m now excited to contribute to the growth and success of the place I’ve always called home in a new way.”

Cameron takes the helm on July 7th and will be paid a salary of $350,000.

(photo/graphic courtesy of the City of Springfield)

A front will bring thunderstorm chances, along with the potential for severe weather, to parts of the Ozarks on Friday.

The National Weather Service says what’s not certain is the exact details of timing, locations and hazard types.

Areas along and east of a line from Branson up to Rolla are under a Level 2 “slight risk” for severe weather on Friday, with a Level 1 “marginal risk” for the Springfield area.

We’ll keep you updated on all the forecast changes, plus any watches and warnings, on 93-3 and A-M 560 KWTO.

And the winner is….the Miami Hurricanes!

Nixa High School five-star offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell announced Tuesday he will play college football at the University of Miami.

Cantwell is the top ranked recruit in the class of 2026 by Rivals, and was named Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year.

Cantwell recently narrowed his choices to four schools: Miami, Georgia, Oregon and Ohio State.

The junior, who’s also the nation’s top shot put thrower, will graduate in December to enroll early at Miami.

Former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor Christopher “Kit” Bond has died at the age of 86.

Bond’s death was announced Tuesday morning on X by current Governor Mike Kehoe, who called Bond a “skilled statesman, public servant and a man who truly loved Missouri.”

Here’s the full statement from Governor Kehoe’s news release:

“Kit Bond was a skilled statesman, public servant, and a man who truly loved Missouri. I am blessed to have known Kit and honored to call him a friend and a mentor.

“Kit, always with his trademark smile and sense of humor, was a fierce advocate for Missouri throughout his accomplished 40-year career of public service. Kit kept Missouri’s interests at heart, both in office and out, making our state a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Whenever he was thanked for his service, Kit’s response was always, ‘Serving the people of Missouri was the honor of my life.’

“His legacy as a ‘favorite son’ to his beloved State of Missouri lives on through all he achieved for his home state. Kit touched the lives of so many men and women throughout his career, and today I join them in grieving the loss of a good man. Just as they will miss their friend and mentor, so will I. On behalf of all Missourians, Claudia and I share our deepest condolences and offer our prayers for his wife Linda, his son Sam, and the entire Bond family.”