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Deadly Plane Crash in Neosho | Wednesday, September 9th, 2026

Deadly plane crash in Neosho. TSA allows some people to say goodbye at the gate, even without a plane ticket. How to use AI to benefit your business and brand-- where to

Aurora Beefs Up School Security | Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

Aurora beefs up school security after football game fight. MO Southern professor loses his life. What led to the 5 people who passed from carbon monoxide poisoning. And C

CU Closes Access on Lake Springfield | Friday, September 4th, 2026

Federal charges after a local political candidate plans to "plant" drugs on his opponent. Another flock camera story, this time involving misuse by a police officer. CU c

Disaster Money Coming to a Few MO Counties | Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

Two little boys escape daycare. Local detectives confiscate more than 4 POUNDS of meth! Disaster money coming to a few MO counties. And the air show that will be amazing.

Thirty Local Neighborhoods Getting Boost | Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026

New life in the old Houlihans? Trump sounds off on data centers. Thirty local neighborhoods getting boost! And heat wave continues. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to

Wings of Pride Air Show Tickets Going Fast | Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

More details in that Parkview HS stabbing. Flock camera destroyer captured. Wings of Pride Air Show tickets going fast! And a chance to see a Dolly classic this week! Tha

Stabbing at Local High School | Monday, August 31st, 2026

Data Center debates continues. When and where to find out more info on impact. New locally-owned chicken restaurant doing mad business! Stabbing at local high school land

Flock Cameras Under Fire | Friday, August 28th, 2026

What appears to be two random sexual assaults in Springfield area. Plus, flock cameras under fire, and a cop under fire too! And a restaurant closing elsewhere says Sprin

MO Deputy AG Found Alive | Thursday, August 27th, 2026

Hundreds of pounds of drugs off the streets in one Ozarks town. SPD writing more warnings than tickets! One choice, so far, for GC Sheriff. And a MO deputy AG found alive

City Council makes major change to Human Rights Commission | Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

City Council makes major change to Human Rights Commission. SPS back to school, new buildings, new year, and more enforcement to come. Sierra Trading Post eyes an Ozarks

Cold case needs new leads | Tuesday, August 25th, 2026

Long delayed outlet mall in Osage Beach getting new life. St. George's Donuts expands again. Cold case needs new leads, who police want to hear from. And back to school a

An internationally "wanted" drug cartel leader arrested in the Ozarks | Monday, August 24th, 2026

An internationally "wanted" drug cartel leader arrested in the Ozarks! Willard says no more flock cameras after public pushback. MO Supreme Court will weigh-in on two bal

MSU chooses season quarterback | Friday, August 21st, 2026

How is Springfield's economy? Experts weigh in. MSU chooses season quarterback! Willard housing development in the news again. And MO's November ballot in question, Supre

Cleaning up the city's committees | Thursday, August 20th, 2026

Cleaning up the city's committees. MSU looks to expand athletic facilities. Arris' Pizza mourns big loss. And Chiefs fans are second place. That and more NOW on ATO! Th

Ozark looking at big, new police headquarters | Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

Springfield mom and dad in trouble, while infant life-flighted to STL. Flock cams vandalized in Ash Grove. Ozark looking at big, new police headquarters. And Nixa schools

MO child welfare system struggling | Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

MO child welfare system struggling to keep up. Nixa rescues two stranded on James River. New campaign designed to deter cash from going directly to panhandlers. That and

SDC unveils new coaster | Monday, August 17th, 2026

Forsyth police figure out who ran car into fire station. Flock cameras in Bolivar now part of national discussion. Massive mansion hits auction block. And SDC unveils new

MSU announces new Hall of Fame inductees | Friday, August 14th, 2026

Move-in weekend at MSU. Plus, MSU announces new Hall of Fame inductees. Joplin man in trouble for random attacks on several people. And weekend movies from the wave pool.

Pro soccer considering coming to SGF | Thursday, August 13th, 2026

Pro soccer seriously considering coming to Springfield. Bolivar says "no" to flock cameras, after saying "yes." Nixa joins other MO agencies to join federal immigration e

MSU gets new accreditation status | Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

Four city charter amendments to be voted on in Nov. Joplin women steal from Buc-ees! MSU gets new accreditation status. And millions to be made on archery and target shoo