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Tornado Watch until 10:00 PM for the following Counties in Missouri:
Lawrence
Polk
Dallas
Cedar
Webster
McDonald
Barry
Vernon
St. Clair
Laclede
Jasper
Greene
Dade
Christian
Stone
Hickory
Newton

Here's an update on the weather today...Springfield, Branson, Lebanon, Monett and Joplin now in the 3 out 5 risk zone for severe weather this afternoon and this evening. Storms will begin developing along the MO-KS state line after 1 p.m. and moving east. Joplin can expect storm impacts between 3 & 7, Springfield, Branson and Lebanon between 5 & 9. Listen to KTTS for the latest watches and warnings and on the KTTS App.

Springfield city leaders convened to discuss and approve an incentive aimed at attracting more Springfield Police Officers.

City Approves SPD Hiring Incentives Share on Facebook Share on Twitter (Springfield’s News Talk 104.1) – Springfield city leaders convened to discuss and approve an incentive aimed at attracting more Springfield Police Officers. The new incentive entails offering recruits a hiring bonus

Sam Butcher passed away at the age of 85.

Precious Moments Founder, Sam Butcher, Has Passed Away Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The founder of Precious Moments has died. Sam Butcher passed away at the age of 85. According to the Precious Moments website, the Precious Moments artwork was introduced to the public