KSPR - News - Where You Live - Barry http://www.kspr.com/news/whereyoulive/barry RSS Feed for KSPR - News - Where You Live - Barry en-us Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:12:19 GMT 100-Plus Jobs Coming to Monett, Missouri Manufacturing Company http://www.kspr.com/news/whereyoulive/barry/87632592.html In this week's Springfield Business Journal report, a Monett-based recreation equipment company is adding more than 100 jobs at its recently expanded plant. Some States Delaying Tax Refunds, Missouri May Speed Them Up http://www.kspr.com/news/whereyoulive/barry/87605157.html The deadline for filing your income tax return is a little over a month away. But at least five states are considering withholding tax refunds for weeks. Missouri residents, however, could get their state tax refunds earlier, thanks to a bill the Missouri House passed March 2nd. Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program Approaches http://www.kspr.com/news/whereyoulive/barry/87602272.html Beginning April 19th, Missouri residents can trade in their old appliances for new energy efficient ones. In the process, they can save some money, and even get some back by means of a rebate. Will Carter has details. National Average Gas Price Rises 10 Cents a Gallon http://www.kspr.com/news/whereyoulive/barry/86776572.html If you think you're paying more at the pump lately, you're probably right. "Special Master" to Oversee Rowan Ford Murder Suspects' Jailhouse Phone Calls http://www.kspr.com/news/whereyoulive/barry/86429332.html Attorneys for two men charged with the rape and killing of a nine-year-old girl say the Barry County Sheriff's Department recorded their jail house phone calls with their clients. Chris Collings and David Spears are awaiting trial for the November 2007 death of Rowan Ford. When investigators found the child's body in a hillside cave 10 miles from her Stella, Mo., home, the Ozarks mourned en masse. Golden Teen Dies in Highway Wreck http://www.kspr.com/news/whereyoulive/barry/84314502.html 19-year-old Wesley Johnson was killed Friday night when his car hit a tree. Forest Service Plans Prescribed Burns at Missouri Forest http://www.kspr.com/news/whereyoulive/barry/83776872.html Prescribed burns are planned in the coming months at Mark Twain National Forest to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Ozarks Congressional Race Draws Plenty of Money http://www.kspr.com/news/whereyoulive/barry/83362942.html The top three Republicans running to replace Roy Blunt in Congress have raised more than $1.1 million, according to campaign-finance disclosure forms. And the primary's still seven months away. Local Builders Welcome More New Homes in 2010 http://www.kspr.com/news/whereyoulive/barry/82887367.html As the Springfield Home Builders Association Home Show gets ready to kick off Friday, there are some promising figures showing an increase in homes to be built in the area in 2010. Missouri State of the Union Reactions http://www.kspr.com/news/whereyoulive/barry/82861437.html Here is a look at reaction from members of Missouri's congressional delegation to President Obama's State of the Union speech: