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Springfield, MO
Joined January 2009
Voice actor Eric Bauza, who succeeded Mel Blanc in voicing lovable Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, had died, his family announced Sunday night.
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and Ozark County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a possible hit-and-run after a pedestrian was killed Monday morning.
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A man is in custody after Springfield police responded to reports of shots being fired on North Kansas Expressway Sunday night.
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In just a week, our clocks will fall back an hour as daylight saving time comes to an end. With it will come early sunrises and sunsets, and potentially some health benefits.
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Two people were killed and two others were injured when a suspected drunken driver struck a group of approximately 30 bicyclists participating in a Halloween ride late Saturday night, authorities said.
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Fifty judges are up for retention on Missouri ballots for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
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With less than two weeks to go before the November 3 general elections, Ozarks First spoke to the candidates running for the 7th Congressional District race about various issues.
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It’s back! The beloved McRib is returning to select markets later this week.
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The regular season is over, and the playoffs in high school football begin this Friday.
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A man was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash in Springfield on Saturday night.
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Family and friends gathered for a memorial car ride Saturday to honor 18-year-old Zander Johnson, remembering him for his love of cars, outgoing personality and the friendships he built.
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A fire district is asking for the public's help after a farmer's barn, tractors and approximately 200 bales of hay were destroyed in a fire Saturday, Oct. 24.
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The shooting occurred Saturday night near Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University.
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This crash marks Troop A’s 51st fatal crash and 54th fatality of 2026.
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The incident happened the day before the team placed him on Injured Reserve with a back injury.
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A Texas County school is scheduled to be closed on Monday, Oct. 26, after receiving information about a threat over the weekend.
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Beer enthusiasts were able to enjoy the 16th annual Ozarks Beerfest in Springfield on Saturday, while also benefiting a good cause.
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A man has been arrested nearly nine years after a woman walking to work in Southern California was allegedly attacked by a group of masked men armed with a knife, authorities announced Friday. The attackers allegedly wore masks resembling the Ghostface character from the horror movie "Scream" to conceal their identities during the early-morning assault, according to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.
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Ultraprocessed foods have a terrible reputation. Studies have linked them with multiple chronic diseases. Journalists and health influencers characterize them as poison. Some public health experts call for a global halt to producing and consuming them. But the debate around ultraprocessed foods is not nearly as settled as it may seem.
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If you’re looking to buy a home in Missouri or Illinois, chances are you’ll pay quite a bit more than you would have five years ago.
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