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Stone County Commissioners Vote to Discontinue Use of Storm SirensCommissioners say the sirens are old, unreliable, and create a false sense of security for residents because few can hear them, but those who can say they depend on the sirens. Read more » 
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 » 
Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater Sings A New Start In Lampe, MOThe Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater in Lampe, MO will reopen this summer after being closed for 10 years. The amphitheater already has a list of headliner acts. People in Lampe hope this will breathe new life back into their town. Will Carter has more. 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 » 
Taney and Stone Counties Gear Up For Census CountThe two counties fell behind the state average of 69% reporting in 2000. They say that cost the counties money they don't want to miss out on again. KSPR's Will Carter has more. Read more » 
Hollister, MO Man Wins Weight Loss ChallengeDaniel Menter from Hollister lost a total 118 pounds to become the winner of the weight loss competition presented by Skaggs Regional Medical Center. Read more » 
Stone County Woman Waits Years for Money Won in Small Claims CourtA Kimberling City woman won a suit in small claims court but can't collect on the thousands she is owed. An attorney tells us what she can do to get the defendant to pay-up. Read more » 
Attorney General Warns of 'Grandparents Scam'If your grandchild calls looking for bail money, it's probably a scam. It's nicknamed the 'Grandparent Scam' because the caller pretends to be your grandchild. Read more » 
Forest Service Plans Prescribed Burns at Missouri ForestPrescribed burns are planned in the coming months at Mark Twain National Forest to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Read more » 
UPDATE: Stone County Sheriff's Office Arrests Suspect Wanted For AssaultThe Stone County Sheriffs Office has arrested Kenny Dean and he is currently incarcerated in the Stone County Jail. Read more » 
Local Builders Welcome More New Homes in 2010As 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. 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 » 
Infant In Critical Condition; Mom Charged in Stone County, Mo.Prosecutors say Jayde Nicole Kerns, 19, was suicidal when she hurt her infant daughter. Read more » 
Branson, Missouri Church Cancels Services Due to WeatherThe Tri-Lakes Church at 2527 State Highway 248 in Branson has canceled morning services for Sunday, January 3, 2010 Read more » 
Proposed Stone Co. (MO) Tiger Sanctuary is Safe, Says DirectorSome Stone Co. residents are concerned about a proposed tiger sanctuary in their backyards The director of the National Tiger Sanctuary who says they have nothing to worry about. Read more » 
Proposed Tiger Sanctuary Draws Fear For Stone County, MO ResidentsA non-profit company is asking the county to rezone a plot of land at state Highway 176 and Highway KK for the facility. People neighboring the site say it shouldn't be put that close to homes. Read more » 
Crane, MO, Parent Charged With Threatening to Bring Gun to SchoolThe man is in the Stone County jail. Read more » 
Kansas City Man Tried to Lure Undercover Deputy for SexThe Stone County sheriff says James C. Walker chatted online with a deputy posing as a minor female. Read more » 
Crane Man Arrested for Threatening to "Shoot up" Hurley SchoolA Crane, Missouri, man is accused of coming to the Crane school and "shooting up the school." Read more » |
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