St. Louis Zoo One Of Nation’s Most Popular

The nation’s fifth-most popular zoo is in Missouri. Although, it’s only the third-largest zoo in the state. The St. Louis Zoo drew 2.9-Million visitors last year – more than the National Zoo in Washington; more than the Bronx Zoo in New York; and...

Sewage Plant Fails, Spills Raw Sewage into James River

A private sewage plant serving about 500 homes and businesses south of Springfield has failed and untreated raw sewage has been pumped into the James River. The Department of Natural Resources says the plant has been considered deficient for about ten years and now...

Natural Gas Leak Caused Fatal Explosion

Authorities in Springfield say an investigation into the fatal explosion at the Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield last week leads them to believe a natural gas leak was the cause. Assistant Fire Chief Barry Rowe says it appears a butane lighter ignited the natural gas....

Springfield Native Crowned Miss Missouri

Our new Miss Missouri is Springfield native Amber Etheridge. She will represent the state in the Miss American pageant. She has a degree in Crime and Society from Southwest Missouri State University.