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Some States Delaying Tax Refunds, Missouri May Speed Them UpThe 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. Read more » 
Energy Star Appliance Rebate Program ApproachesBeginning 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. Read more » 
Good Samaritan in a Coma, Hit While Helping Another DriverA Good Samaritan is fighting for her life in a Springfield hospital. A driver hit the mother of two while she was helping another woman stuck in the median on westbound I-44. Her family says a snow storm didn't stop 30-year-old Amber Harper from helping a stranger. Read more » 
National Average Gas Price Rises 10 Cents a GallonIf you think you're paying more at the pump lately, you're probably right. Read more » 
Nearly Half of Halltown Volunteer Fire Department Walks OutThe Halltown Volunteer Fire Department Board fired the former chief and several firefighters walked out with him. Former firefighters say six people quit. The board says just four left the department. Read more » 
Miller's Hannah Wilkerson featured on ESPNMiller High School basketball player Hannah Wilkerson was featured on ESPN this week. Wilkerson broke the Missouri scoring record in early February. Read more »
Miller, MO basketball player featued in "Sports Illustrated"Miller High School basketball player Hannah Wilkerson is featured in this week's edition of "Sports Illustrated" magazine. Read more » 
Kevin Padgett Sentenced to 15 years for Sex CrimesA man who pleaded guilty to 33 sex crimes including raping an 11 year old child in Lawrence county is going to prison for 15 years. Read more » 
Ozarks Congressional Race Draws Plenty of MoneyThe 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. Read more » 
Lawrence County, MO Jail Set To Reopen Monday After Months Of RenovationsThe Lawrence County Jail was closed in July of 2009 after several inmates escaped and a power outage left the facility's safety in jeopardy. Since then a half-million dollars in repairs have the jail ready for inmates again. Will Carter reports. Read more » 
Missouri State of the Union ReactionsHere is a look at reaction from members of Missouri's congressional delegation to President Obama's State of the Union speech: Read more » 
Lawrence Co. (MO) Bar Promotes Male Strippers, Despite 'Adult Cabaret' TaxIn 2008, Lawrence Co., Mo. voters said 'no' to strip clubs... with a ten-percent tax on adult cabarets. Read more » 
Verona (MO) 8th Graders Raise Donations for Haiti Earthquake VictimsIf everybody in Springfield put in just a dollar toward relief from Haiti's devastating earthquake... We'd be doing just as well as the town of Verona, Mo. Read more » 
Lawrence Co. (MO) Jail Expected to Reopen February 1stThe cells of the Lawrence County (MO) jail are nearly ready to re-open. Six months after a riot and power outage led the sheriff to shut down the jail, improvements are nearly completed. Read more » 
Man Charged with Driving Jeep into Lawrence Co. (MO) Courthouse(Mt. Vernon, Mo.) -- The Lawrence Co, Mo. courthouse was the victim of an alleged hit and run on Dec. 27th, 2009. 45-year-old Vincent McCarty faces charges of 1st degree property damage and... Read more » 
Cold Temps Affecting Firefighters' Ability To Work EfficientlyTemps near zero created frigid conditions for firefighters around the Ozarks this week. With water freezing and their own health at stake, their ability to do their job was limited by the cold. Read more » 
Monett, MO, Fire Brings Competitors Together Under One RoofA fire at the Monett McDonald's destroys the restaurant and sends workers next door for comfort and refuge from the cold. Read more » 
Monett McDonalds Fire Started in KitchenUPDATED! The McDonalds restaurant in Monett is burning. KSPRs Joanna Smal spoke to the fire chief who tells her a minor fire happened at the same restaurant about a year ago. Read more » 
Stealing Charges Temporarily Dropped Against Former Marionville City ClerkA former Marionville city clerk accused of stealing from the city has had those charges temporarily dismissed. Read more » 
Judgement Against Alison Peck: Teacher Who Had Sex with StudentAlison Peck, the former Greenfield, MO teacher who had sex with a student is being ordered to pay $250,000 to the family of the student. A source involved with the civil case against Peck tells KSPR News the woman must also pay $25,000 in attorneys fees. Read more » |
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