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Springfield
Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Steven L. Scott, 62, died in a motorcycle crash in Taney County, marking the 62nd fatality for Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D in 2024. OzarksFirst.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Greene County contractor, Chase Hoffmann, admitted to defrauding two elderly individuals of over $30,000, resulting in a sentence of five years probation with community service and therapy. OzarksFirst.com
- ➤ Multiple law enforcement agencies in Polk County, including a drone and a K9 unit, are searching for a potentially armed man who fled near Humansville. KY3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ozarks Technical Community College plans to approve DeWitt & Associates for constructing a $48.5 million Center for Workforce and Student Success, featuring academic support and workforce training facilities, with a groundbreaking scheduled for Sept. 26. Springfield News-Leader
- ➤ The American Red Cross releases comprehensive safety guidelines for Springfield area children and teens as the new school year begins, including advice for drivers, bus riders, and walkers. Springfield News-Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed an executive order to ban intoxicating hemp products, impacting businesses and sparking industry backlash. Springfield Daily Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A mobile mammography unit in West Plains, Missouri, successfully screens women for breast cancer in rural areas, already finding cancer in five cases. KY3
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CPR, First Aid, and AED Training in Springfield, MO
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore Volunteer Day
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Peter Pan: A Magical Musical Adventure
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An Intimate Evening with Michael Spyres: A Foreign Affair
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