Viral Video: Driver kills goose in Springfield parking lot; mother nests nearby Surveillance cameras recorded an SUV running over a male goose while the mother was nesting nearby.  The person who ran over that goose could face a serious fine.  The Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects birds, their nests, and their eggs.  If you recognize the vehicle, you can contact Springfield police or the Missouri Department of Conservation at (417) 895-6880. ...

Missouri lawmakers back tax break for aircraft repairs Missouri lawmakers want to create a permanent tax break for airplane repairs. A bill given final approval Wednesday by the Senate focuses on an existing sales tax break for parts used to repair or modify aircraft. That tax break is due to expire next January. But the bill would extend it indefinitely. The legislation previously was approved by the House, so it now goes to Gov. Jay ...

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City needs input on Republic Road project For those commuting between Campbell and Parkcrest on Republic, they know what a problem this area can be, a reason why it's getting widened. Crews plan on turning the two lane road, into five lanes, two in each direction, with a turning lane. Curbs, gutters and a storm water system will also be installed. Also good news for bikers and those wanting to walk or run, bike ...

O'Reilly reports strong start to year Springfield-based O’Reilly Automotive reports 2014 is off to a great start. The company announced record revenues and earnings for its first quarter ended March 31. Sales for the first quarter increased $143 million, or 9%, to $1.73 billion from $1.59 billion for the same period one year ago. Gross profit for the first quarter increased to $878 million (or 50.8% of sales) from $799 million (or ...

Arkansas lawmakers to discuss Medicaid plan LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers are meeting to discuss the progress of the state's compromise Medicaid expansion plan and enrollment in the insurance marketplaces set up under the federal health law. The House and Senate Public Health committees were scheduled to meet Thursday to discuss the progress of the "private option" Medicaid expansion that lawmakers recently reauthorized for another year. Under the private option, ...

US stocks mixed after good economic data, Apple results
New York (AFP) - US stocks were mixed in early trade Thursday following a good report on US durable goods and strong earnings from Apple and some other big companies.

E-cigarettes to be regulated under new US plan
The changes would also apply to other, previously unregulated tobacco products, including cigars, hookahs, nicotine gels, and pipe tobacco, and are aimed in large part at keeping these substances away from young people. "This proposed rule is the latest step in our efforts to make the next generation tobacco-free," said Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in a press release announcing the reform. The proposal by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would bring these products under the same rules that already apply to traditional cigarettes. And they would be prevented from advertising a lower health risk, compared to traditional cigarettes, unless the FDA confirms scientific evidence backing up the claim.

Apple earnings, expanded buyback lead US stocks higher
New York (AFP) - Apple's shareholder-friendly measures including a stock split and an expanded buyback helped lead US shares higher in opening trade Thursday.

Ukraine launches deadly assault on rebel-held towns
Slavyansk (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine's military launched assaults to retake rebel-held eastern towns on Thursday in which up to five people were reported killed, a move Russian President Vladimir Putin warned would have "consequences". The offensive sent international tensions soaring and oil prices up, raising the prospect of Russia making good on its threat of a massive response in the ex-Soviet republic. In Slavyansk, a flashpoint east Ukrainian town held by rebels since mid-April, armoured military vehicles drove past an abandoned roadblock in flames to take up position, AFP reporters saw.

American Airlines profitable in 1st quarter since deal
American Airlines Thursday reported a profit in its first full quarter since acquiring US Airways, benefitting from lower fuel costs and a gain from the sale of some airport slots. American, the biggest US airline by revenue, said first-quarter net income was $480 million, compared with a loss of $297 million from the combined year-ago results of American and US Airways. American and US Airways closed their merger in December 2013. The airline also notched $137 million in special credits due mainly to the sale of airport slots at Reagan National Airport in Washington that was mandated by antitrust regulators for approval of the US Airways deal.