Friday Jul 3 | Springfield News Leader
Disaster recovery center to open in Bolivar on Wednesday
The Federal and State Emergency Management Agencies will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Bolivar on Wednesday, July 8, from 1 to 7 p.m. for people affected by the May 8 - 16 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Tour of four local farms is Tuesday
The Southwest Region 'Missouri Vegetable Growers Association Tour' will begin at 3 p.m. on Tuesday near Dunnegan .
Former Cub Scout leader sentenced for stealing from his pack
A Morrisville man plead guilty Thursday to class C felony stealing in Polk County Circuit Court.
Runoff closing roads across area, MoDOT reports
Runoff from Tuesday's storms continues to cause road closings in the region, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Flash flood washes out Polk County bridge
High water on the Pomme de Terre River washed out a well-used crossing on Wednesday morning.
Floods close roads in Polk, Hickory counties
The Missouri Department of Transportation has added roads in Polk and Hickory counties to roads closed by high water this morning.
Severe storm heading into Greene, Polk counties, NWS warns
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for northern Greene County and southern Polk County until 6:45 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Some damage from storms; flash flood watch for large area, NWS says
Isolated thunderstorms remain a possibility today following a night of storms that produced high winds, hail and a few damage reports, according to National Weather Service forecasters.
Escaped monkey dies after alleged car strike
A monkey that escaped during a May 8 storm from its cage at a monkey refuge was apparently hit by a car and killed, Polk County Sheriff Steve Bruce has confirmed.
Four Bolivar residents injured in three-vehicle crash
Four people from Bolivar were injured in a three-car crash Saturday night in Polk County.
Officers round up suspects for heavy equipment thefts
After concluding a yearlong investigation, involving multiple law enforcement agencies, officers were arresting suspects on Tuesday morning for multiple thefts of heavy equipment.
Seven are charged for farm equipment thefts
Investigators have seven suspects after a yearlong investigation into heavy equipment thefts.
Highway Patrol says no injuries in Half Way school bus accident
The Missouri Highway Patrol is working a minor accident between a Half Way School District bus and another vehicle on Missouri 32 at Polk County 200th Road.
Child porn charge adds to woes for man from Pleasant Hope
A man from Pleasant Hope is charged with possession of child pornography. A federal grand jury indicted Phillip Brumfield last Thursday and law officers arrested him on Friday.
Tractor accident kills man in Polk County
A man from California died Tuesday when his tractor flipped over and crushed him.
Red Cross says 110 homes sustained major damage
Tin Town -- When the two women in American Red Cross vests walked in the door Monday, Maxine Mayfield Reed was all smiles.
Brighton Business, Morrisville School Damaged in Storm
Parts of southern Polk County sustained damage during Friday's powerful line of storms.
Storm damages Morrisville, Pleasant Hope schools
Students in Marion C. Early School got a lesson in storm survival on Friday morning.
Thunderstorm warning issued for northeastern Greene County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern Greene County, southeastern Polk County and southwestern Dallas County until 10:15 a.m. The warning does not include Springfield.
MoDOT Delivers First of 802 Better Bridges
The bridge, which had been closed for repairs since Feb. 23, was reopened with a parade of vehicles representing critical services the bridge carries, such as emergency responders and school buses.