Frances Watson
Anchor/MMJ
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Frances adores animals, cheese, and 'Days of Our Lives.' When she's not working for the community on stories that affect daily life, you can find me outdoors hiking, kayaking, or running.
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After a heated discussion with 14 members of the Springfield community, the city council voted 8-1 to approve a resolution on cultural inclusion in the city.
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Edward Gutting is charged with first-degree murder for killing Marc Cooper.
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Boone County authorities have identified two juveniles as suspects involved in a fire at the Sugarloaf Wastewater Treatment facility.
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Friday marks day five of the first-degree murder trial of a former Missouri State University instructor.
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The first-degree murder trial for former Missouri State University Professor Edward Gutting is underway.
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The National Association of County and City Health Officials awarded $111,650 in grant funding.
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A garbage transfer station will be built on Industrial Drive.
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For the second time in less than a year, voters in Mountain Home are being asked to approve a school bond that would fund improvements made to the high school.
Wastewater treatment plant fire leads to partially-treated wastewater released into Bull Shoals Lake
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reports that partially-treated wastewater was released from the Sugarloaf wastewater treatment plant into Bull Shoals.
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Springfield Fire Department releases its 2022 annual report.
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Attorney general's rule is on hold until at least Monday.
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The water source for more than 400 people is compromised.
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Pita Pit on Battlefield Road was ransacked.
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Police say 18-year-old Lavelle Rose III, from East St Louis, Illinois died when someone fired multiple shots at the vehicle he was riding in.
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Police have identified a teenager killed in a shooting in west Springfield on Monday.
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Chris King owned Queen City Motors in Springfield.
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The community is taking their complaints to lawmakers in Jefferson City.
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Baptist Camp Access Bridge over Big Piney River is closed due to fire damage. Emergency access to those living nearby is restricted.
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Officials say being prepared is the best defense against storms.
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Emergency crews rely on different sirens to get through traffic during calls.
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House bill 1196 is also known as "Post-Secondary Education Discrimination".
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Response times are down to an average of about 14 minutes in rural Barry County.
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The incidents happened at Springfield’s Kickapoo High School, Ozark High School, Carthage High School, and Branson High School.
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Alan Lancaster died of a drug overdose in the prison on January 28, 2023.
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Deputies use various tools to conduct inmate searches.
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Police have identified the suspect as Hernandez Hudson.
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Lorenzo Broomfield is charged with second-degree murder for the overdose death of Austin Larue.
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Officials are working with Better Block SGF on some enhancements to the downtown area.
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Nixa city council approves ordinance on recreational marijuana use.
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The approved plan includes 2,700 linear feet of queueing, space for 230 vehicles for pick up and drop off.
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Traffic calming concept set to improve safety.
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Nicholas Godejohn is serving life in prison without parole.
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Investigators say Dr. Derges, of Nixa, Mo. made false claims about a fake stem cell treatment marketed through her clinics in southern Missouri, and for illegally providing prescription drugs to clients of those clinics.
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A man has been taken to the hospital after suffering injuries from being bitten by a Greene County Sheriff’s Office K9.
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The dam in Lake Harrison will be removed restoring Crooked Creek to its natural state.
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Renovation efforts will begin with new sidewalks and historic-style lighting.
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The increase will add to the current operating tax levy.
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A city sales tax increase could help reduce future utility rates.
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A victims advocate will be on call to work alongside police officers during domestic violence calls.
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The company says service is delayed due to weather and road conditions.
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Council will decide to buy Hammonds Field and the land Hotel of Terror is on later this month.
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Delivery drivers battle icy road conditions.
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Crews are working around the clock to plow snow.
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Authorities say Trista Gunter was a victim of domestic violence.
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Some council members say Jerry Brown is unfit to serve as mayor.
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The 26th annual Multicultural Festival was hosted by Unite of Southwest Missouri.
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Leaders of the Agape Boarding School in Cedar County announced on Wednesday it will soon close.
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Council will vote on putting a question calling for a 3/4 cent sales tax increase on April's ballot Thursday.
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