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The National Weather Service says the greatest threats for tornadoes Thursday afternoon is in the yellow-shaded area.

1 month ago

Severe weather may make quick trip through Springfield Thursday afternoon

Areas southeast of Springfield have the greatest threat.

Can you identify the man who is believed to have broken into Custom Cup and Daisy Jane's in Downtown Springfield?

1 month ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in downtown Springfield burglaries

Daisy Jane's and Custom Cup were damaged on consecutive days.

1 month ago

Rochester schools approve $2.2m in cuts, plan to close grade school

22 positions and one elementary school are being cut.

Village of Moweaqua

1 month ago

Moweaqua board makes budget cuts to avoid deficit

Even Mayor Shawn Conlin resigned after the executive session.

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