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Indians rally for 4-3 win over Royals

the Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:48:00 CDT

CLEVELAND (AP) - Michael Brantley's sacrifice fly capped Cleveland's three-run eighth inning, rallying the Indians to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Samardzija pitches Cubs past Cardinals 4-2

the Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:52:00 CDT

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night.

Arkansas poultry officials confirm avian flu in Scott County chicken; birds quarantined

By Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:59:50 CDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A chicken in Scott County is confirmed with avian influenza and state officials have quarantined poultry within a 6.2-mile radius around the infected bird's farm.

Man from Ava pleads guilty for murdering teen

by Gene Hartley — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:19:00 CDT

CLINTON, Mo. -- One of two men accused of killing a teenager near Ava pleaded guilty last Friday. Sentencing for Christopher Jorgensen of Ava is scheduled for Nov. 12.

Ark. governor to hold off on scheduling executions

JEANNIE NUSS — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:04:04 CDT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe doesn't have any immediate plans to schedule executions for seven death row inmates even though the attorney general had asked him to set dates.

Relief is in sight for drivers at U.S. 60 intersections in Republic

by Shayla Patrick, KY3 News — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:24:00 CDT

Smarter traffic signals should make waits shorter for drivers crossing the highway

REPUBLIC, Mo. -- Waiting at a light when no one's coming is a common driver frustration. A new traffic system in southwest Greene County soon will remedy that for some drivers.

Judge sends Willinghams murder case to trial court

by Gene Hartley — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:05:00 CDT

Jose Huckleberry faces two counts of first-degree murder

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The preliminary hearing for Jose Huckleberry, accused of killing a couple in their home in Greene County was Monday. Greene County Associate Circuit Judge Jason Brown found probable cause for two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, and one count of burglary, and sent the case to circuit court.

Progress Report: Scooter shop 'fuels' trend in Springfield, moves to bigger location

by Mike Landis, KY3 News — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:21:00 CDT

Kiss My Gas store moves, doubles it's size to keep up with growing demand for scooters

SPRINGFILD, Mo- A local company is growing to keep up with the demand for motor-scooters.

Trial pushed back for suspect in slayings of 2 young Arkansas girls and their stepfather

By Associated Press — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:18:54 CDT

ARKADELPHIA, Ark. (AP) — A trial is being rescheduled for a man charged in the slayings of two young Arkansas girls and their stepfather.

Land in northwest Nixa could become park if voters okay new tax

by Ashley Reynolds, KY3 News — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:51:00 CDT

The city is surveying residents to get ideas for a park, and gauge interest in a new tax.

NIXA, Mo. -- The city is inviting residents to send in some opinions with their utility payments. The city is exploring the idea of asking voters to approve a 3/8-percent sales tax next spring.