Off-duty cop breaks up stabbing SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- Springfield police say they had to break-up a knife fight early Saturday morning. It happened just after 5a.m.  An off-duty police officer was filling up his gas tank near Kimbrough and Elm and reports he heard a scream. The ...

Springfield police warn businesses of fake payments SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-- The Springfield Police Department is asking local businesses to be cautious when taking credit cards, debit cards and checks from customers. Cops say they've seen an increase in the number of fake credit devices and checks being given for ...

Republic man arrested for abusing his foster children REPUBLIC, Mo.-- A man is behind bars for abuse.The US Marshals, with help from the Republic Police Department, say a man sexually abused two of his foster children.Authorities say Mark O'Brien, 40, abused two kids who were both under 14 years ...

Barry County 911 tax proposal back on ballot CASSVILLE, Mo. - In November of 2011, the voters of Barry County narrowly voted down an eighth cent sales tax increase to operate the county's 9 1-1 center.In the new year, those who operate the center hope that the voters have ...

Branson firefighters give tour of destroyed condo BRANSON, Mo-- A family that lost everything in a fire just days ago, is now hoping others can learn from their experience. Branson firefighters held what they call an "open house" for a condo that's a total loss from a fire.Branson ...

Laclede County man finds ball of snakes in water meter hole LEBANON, Mo.-- A Laclede County man got a quite a surprise when he opened the lid to his water meter, to check for a leak.  He found about a dozen snakes, of three different kinds."One of them was in the lid, ...