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POLK COUNTY, Mo. — A Springfield woman is dead after being hit by a pickup near Fair Play. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash report, the crash happened at around 6:19 p.m. o…

MARSHFIELD, Mo. — One of two Marshfield teens accused of stabbing a man in June 2023 has pleaded guilty to reduced charges. Online court documents show that charges for Thomas Keith Smith, Jr. were…

Springfield man sentenced for stealing over $12K in merchandise from Harbor Freight

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The holidays are fast approaching, and if you need (or want) to avoid the kitchen, these Springfield area restaurants will be open and ready to serve you. Storming Crab Seafood (…

Police investigating north Springfield homicide

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — From crime to canceled parades, a variety of stories made up our top performers on Ozarksfirst.com and captivated the Ozarks. Here’s a look back at the biggest stories from…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Ozarks Tech is extending registration hours to help students prepare for the new semester. According to a press release from the college, enrollment specialists at all Ozarks Tec…

DALLAS COUNTY, Mo. — Law enforcement is investigating after a body was found in the Niangua River on Monday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), troopers were called to the…

BATES COUNTY, Mo. — A Rich Hill man is charged in two different counties after allegedly murdering a man in one and stealing guns in another. Court records show that David Alan Stewart is charged i…

CEDAR COUNTY, Mo. — A Cedar County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) doctor is suing the hospital’s Board of Trustees for libel, claiming the board and other individuals falsely accused him of providi…