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- Junction Hill Names Dr. Tim Perkins as Superintendent Starting this Summer 03/03/2026Junction Hill Board of Education announces the hiring of Dr. Tim Perkins for the position of Superintendent. Dr Perkins will begin this role in the summer of 2026. Dr Perkins has been employed by the Junction Hill School District since 2017. He has served in the role of Principal since his hiring. During Dr. […]James Hurtt
- Springfield NWS Participation in Statewide Tornado Drill Cancelled Ahead of Severe Weather Chance 03/03/2026The National Weather Service is warning the public ahead of time of the potentiality of severe weather to take place tonight, tomorrow, and on Friday, and ahead of these chances, has cancelled their participation in Wednesday’s statewide tornado siren drill. Trevor Grout, Hrydrologist with the National Weather Service gives us an idea of what to […]Daniel Williams
- Skeletal Remains Found in Wright County 03/03/2026From the Wright County Sheriff’s Department: On March 2, 2026, the Wright County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a resident near Macomb regarding the discovery of skeletal remains on private property. Investigators responded and confirmed the remains to be human skeletal remains. Based on the initial assessment, the remains appear to be old. […]James Hurtt
- Severe Weather Preparedness Week Continues; Today’s Topic: Lightning 03/03/2026The National Weather Service in Springfield is continuing their participation in Severe Weather Preparedness Week, with today’s topic being lightning. This issue is timely with the threat of severe weather taking place potentially tonight, into tomorrow, and on Friday. Trevor Grout, Hydrologist with the National Weather Service gives us our safety tips today covering lighting: […]Daniel Williams
- 5-year-old Injured in Wright County Accident 03/03/2026A 5-year-old from Mountain Grove was injured in an accident Monday morning on Highway 95 five miles south of Manes in Wright County. The accident happened when a 2023 Ram 1500, driven by a 39-year-old Mountain Grove man, attempted to make a left-hand turn and was struck by a 2016 Kia Sportage driven by a […]James Hurtt