Springfield officials say all but six homes near explosion can be occupied The natural gas explosion destroyed a home at 2550 W. Chestnut St., at its intersection with Brown Avenue, on Thursday afternoon.

Fire marshal closes animal park in Branson West to tourists During a surprise inspection on Friday, the fire marshal found several electrical and fire hazards.

Man faces arson charge for fire at home in Springfield A fire marshal says Norman Bennett started the fire after an argument with the home's residents on Thursday afternoon.

String of arsons keeps Springfield fire marshals busy They have several open cases but believe only two of them are related to each other.

Eureka Springs School Board sets election for new high school The plan would raise property taxes.

Arkansas state senator from Jasper suggests legalizing marijuana Sen. Randy Laverty says it might be a way to curb overcrowding in the state's prisons.