A Douglas County deputy and an Ozark County dispatcher rescued a child Thursday that had been swept away in a culvert at a popular swimming hole. The incident happened near State Highway PP. Deputy ...

Douglas County investigators said a woman was critically injured during an officer-involved shooting. The shooting happened on Wednesday around 6 p.m. Deputies attempted to arrest the woman wanted on ...

Audrey Faye McVay, 95 years, 10 months, and 8 days old, entered Heaven on March 4, 2025, at her home with family by her side. On April 27, 1929, Faye was born in Mansfield, Missouri, to George and ...

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office interrupted a burglary on Feb. 16; ultimately, three individuals were taken into custody. Arrested were Joshua R. Melton, Ciara Dianne Ellis, and Dustin Benson. On ...

The Missouri Highway Patrol on Tuesday evening sent out an errant alert that said authorities were searching for a purple and green 1978 Dodge 3700GT in Gotham City, Missouri.The problem: It was ...

Enrollment is open for Heroes to Hives, a free program that helps military veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists and their families learn the art of beekeeping.

Delores G. Young, 88 years and 30 days old, passed to her Heavenly home on January 1, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO with her family by her side. Delores was born December 2, 1933 in ...

For some music enthusiasts, marching band is the answer for them. The Ava High School Marching Band has approximately fifty students that practice everyday during the first hour and they attend a two ...

When classes start Monday, Aug. 23, several new teachers will greet Ava R-1 students. Damon Seiger Damon Seiger will be Activities and Athletic Director. He’s entering his 19th year in education and ...

She is survived by her children: Marie Jones, Carmen Summers and Lyndell Jones all of Springfield. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, her brother Denzill Turner and his ...

By Doug Berger Hannah Evans set Ava Bears track history with her efforts at the state track meet. She is reported to be the only female athlete in Ava Bears track history to be All-State in two ...