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Ozarks mom explains why she got her daughter the HPV vaccine; study proves its effectiveness

Joanna Small — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:14:00 CDT

According to a CDC study just released the controversial vaccine against HPV strains that cause cervical cancer have reduced infections by half in girls ages 14 to 19.

The first study of a controversial vaccine has supporters singing its praises. Gardasil prevents human papillomavirus, a common sexually transmitted disease that causes most cervical cancers.

Warming Trend On The Way

Chief Meteorologist Kevin Lighty — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:19:00 CDT

It has been a nice day across the Ozarks. A few storms will be possible later tonight and once again during the day on Thursday. We can't rule out an isolated severe storm. Most locations will remain dry though.

Convicted felon becomes crime victim

Mary Moloney, KSPR News Reporter — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:09:00 CDT

Police say two people shot James Heatherly Monday in the middle of a crowded parking lot

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- From a convicted criminal to a victim, 21-year-old James Heatherly sits in a Springfield hospital as he recovers from a gunshot wound. Already, he has a drug conviction and he has robbery, weapons, and more drug charges pending.

Jordan Martin files motion for new attorney

Lauren Pozen, KSPR News Reporter — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:01:00 CDT

SPRINGFIELD,Mo. - A man accused of killing a Hillcrest High School student is asking the court for a new attorney.

Mo. Public Service Commission delays final report on KC Country Club restaurant explosion

By Associated Press — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:51:45 CDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Public Service Commission says it needs more time before it issues a final report on a fatal explosion at a Kansas City restaurant.

Gas line rupture leads to evacuations at the University of Arkansas

By: The Associated Press — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:13:00 CDT

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — The University of Arkansas says evacuations at its Fayetteville campus have ended after a leak was stopped following a gas line rupture.

Greene County deputy's alertness led to 2 arrests for 4 stolen vehicles

by Gene Hartley and Melody Pettit — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:24:00 CDT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A man and a woman are in custody and suspected of stealing two cars and two motorcycles in southwest Missouri. They were arrested on Wednesday morning about 7:30 after a Greene County sheriff’s deputy patrolling north of Springfield spotted a vehicle whose driver failed to stop after an earlier attempted traffic stop. It was parked next to a home at 4536 N. Highway H.

Greene County deputy's alertness led to 2 arrests for 4 stolen vehicles

by Gene Hartley — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:31:00 CDT

Federal authorities identify man from Monett as Springfield bank robber

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:41:00 CDT

Joseph Meierotto is on the run.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Federal authorities are looking for a man from Monett suspected of robbing a bank in Springfield on Friday. Joseph Meierotto, 49, is charged in U.S. District Court for robbing a Great Southern Bank branch at gunpoint.

Judge convicts man for injuring girlfriend's baby

edited news release from Greene County prosecuting attorney's office — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:32:00 CDT

Ryan Hudson cared for a child who ended up with permanent vision loss, likely from being shaken.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A Greene County judge recently convicted Ryan Hudson, 26, of Springfield for abusing his former girlfriend’s 3-month-old child. Following presentation of the evidence in a one-day trial on May 9, 2013, Judge Calvin Holden found Hudson guilty of child abuse.