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Progress Report: Nixa company plans move to Republic, 77 new jobs
By the looks of things inside the Watson Metal Masters plant, building stainless-steel tanks is big business -- big in the way of sheer size, and in the number of orders rolling into Watson Metal Masters.
“Our industry has been very fortunate in the last few years. Our company sales volume has over doubled in the last two years,” said Bill Schahuber, president of Watson Metal ...
Police identify woman killed in south Springfield crash
Two cars crashed nearly head-on and a woman died later at a hospital on Wednesday afternoon. The crash was on Sunset Street between Kimbrough and Jefferson avenues about 2 p.m.
Witnesses told police that a westbound Dodge Durango crossed into the eastbound lanes and hit an oncoming Chevrolet Lumina. The driver of car, Christine Holder, 59, of Springfield, died; a passenger in her car was injured ...
Winter weather hours away
The winter storm still looks to be on track for the Ozarks. A mix of freezing rain sleet and snow is possible during the Thursday through Friday afternoon. Find out how much snow and ice you could get by watching the forecast. ...
Going by car or by plane, prepare for winter weather delays
With snow, sleet and freezing rain moving into the Ozarks this weekend, travel may be hazardous. Whether you're going by car or by plane, you're likely going to be delayed.
If you're going in a car, spending just a little money could save you a headache. For instance, a spray-on de-icer can do more than just clear your windshield.
“You can spray it on your windows if ...
Pictures: MoDOT and Springfield Public Works prepare for winter weather.
Snowplows are on standby for inclement weather. ...
North Arkansas prepares for winter storm
Parts of Arkansas will likely catch the brunt of the forecasted wintry wallop. Crews in northwest Arkansas were bracing for the worst on Wednesday.
Carroll Electric Cooperative covers nine counties in northwest Arkansas, and it's doing its best to prepare, taking what it learned from the ice storm of 2009. Residents are also gearing up in case the power lines come down.
Tree trimmers took advantage of ...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching ads backing eight-term Republican Rep. Mike Simpson, who faces a primary challenge in Idaho, and two GOP candidates in West Virginia as the business organization ramps up its political activity for next year's congressional elections. 
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