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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 » 
Bolivar High School Drug Test Meeting Attracts Zero Concerned CitizensNot a single member of the public, with the exception of a handful of school board members, showed up for a forum on the random drug testing policy Bolivar High School's principal hopes to implement. Read more » 
State Sues, Wants to Fine Bolivar Care Home For Fire HazardsThe state of Missouri says a residential care facility in Bolivar is a fire hazard. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services wants Plantation Manor to pay $10,000 a day for unfixed violations. Inspectors say the center isn't safe. The owner says she's fixed the problems. 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 » 
SBU Speaks Out About "Detrimental" Change to State ScholarshipReduction in funding for college student who attend private universities has one Bolivar student with extenuating circumstances concerned for her future. Read more » 
Bolivar School District Considering Random Drug Testing StudentsRandom drug tests could be coming soon for more Ozarks students. Bolivar School District says it's following suit with many other similar size districts in the area to promote a drug-free culture in school. 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 » 
UPDATED: Polk County Sheriff Finds Endangered PersonThe Polk county sheriff's office has canceled an endangered person report about a man in Halfway. 28 year old Lucas Nickle was found safe. Read more » 
Polk County, Mo. Sheriff Searching for Missing Endangered PersonThe Polk County Sheriffs Office has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at 2153 East 495 Halfway at 9:00 PM on 01/27/2010. 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 » 
Fire Destroys Polk County, Missouri Family's HouseA Polk County family is homeless after a fire destroyed their house Saturday night. Read more » 
Mother Nature Cancels SBU Students' MissionA group of students who planned a trip to Haiti before the earthquake will have to wait to go, and they'll likely have to adjust their mission. Read more » 
Ambulance Overturns in Christian Co. MissouriOnly minor injuries to two people this afternoon in a crash involving an ambulance on U-S 65 in Christian county. Read more » 
Bolivar, Mo., Man Dies In Christmas Day CrashThe Missouri State Highway Patrol says George Bailey, 52, died in the Friday crash north of his hometown. Read more » 
Springfield-Area Non-Profits Get $700,000The Missouri Foundation for Health has awarded more than $700,000 in grants to seven Springfield-area nonprofits. Read more » 
Polk County Woman Dies in Wreck; Car Lands in CreekThe 59-year-old woman was trapped in her vehicle, which landed in a creek. Read more » 
Bolivar Kum & Go Employee Accused of Helping Plan RobberyA 27-year-old man has been charged for robbing a Bolivar Kum & Go last week, but he says he did not act alone. Read more » 
Preliminary Report: Anderson Shot Himself During Springfield Traffic StopPreliminary police report shows a burglary suspect shot and killed by officers in Springfield shot himself while officers were firing at him. Read more » 
Girlfriend of Man Killed by Authorities Speaks OutLance Anderson was facing warrants for probation violation and felony stealing. If arrested, he likely would have faced more charges. Police say it's because of those numerous charges that... Read more » |
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