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- Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest After Foot Chase in Oregon County 02/26/2026A Springfield man faces multiple misdemeanor charges after a high‑speed incident and brief foot chase with law enforcement in Oregon County on February 24, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol probable cause statement. Troopers say they observed a dark green Toyota Sienna traveling 88 miles per hour in a 55‑mph zone on Missouri 142. […]James Hurtt
- Governor Kehoe, Missouri FFA Members Celebrate National FFA Week at State Capitol 02/26/2026Tractor drive highlights state support for FFA and its 27,000 members JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in Missouri, honoring the more than 27,000 Missouri FFA members who represent the future of the state’s top economic driver. Governor Kehoe, accompanied by Missouri FFA President Ivy […]James Hurtt
- Salem Driver Seriously Injured in One-Vehicle Crash 02/26/2026Salem, MO. – A Salem driver was seriously injured Tuesday morning when they crashed on Highway 68 just north of Salem city limits. This Missouri State Highway Patrol say this crash happened when the 38-year-old driver ran off the right side of the road and overcorrected, where they then left the left side of the road, […]Daniel Williams
- Learn all about fish cleaning with MDC virtual series starting March 4 02/26/2026Four-part Pond to Plate series will cover helpful equipment, techniques and more SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The public is invited to learn about or brush up on their fish cleaning skills with a virtual series in March. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host four virtual programs focused on Pond to Plate and fish cleaning […]James Hurtt
- Cabool Chamber Welcomes MSU–West Plains Chancellor for Regional Update 02/26/2026The Cabool Chamber of Commerce hosted Missouri State University–West Plains Chancellor Zora Mulligan at yesterday’s Chamber Luncheon, where she delivered a detailed look at the challenges and opportunities shaping higher education and workforce development across south‑central Missouri. Key Points from the Chancellor’s Update High school graduate pipeline is projected to show encouraging growth through 2028, […]James Hurtt