A 19-year-old male from Brockwell, Arkansas, is dead following a two-vehicle crash near Yellville late Sunday afternoon. 

According to Arkansas State Police, Robert J. Henderson was riding in a car that was traveling westbound on Highway 14 when it crossed the centerline and struck an SUV. 

Henderson died at the scene. Three other people were injured, according to troopers. 

A Harrison woman says she has finally received a check in the mail that she had been waiting on for about 17 years. Barbara Frazier says she received a letter last week with a postal money order for $200. She tells the Harrison Daily Times that she thought something was wrong because the man from whom the check was mailed no longer lived at the address in Des Moines, Iowa. But then she realized the postmark on the letter read May 26, 1998. She says she didn't believe the man years ago when she was told that it had been mailed. Frazier says she called him when she got the money order and that he replied, "I told you so."

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Information from: Harrison Daily Times, http://www.harrisondaily.com  

A 95-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car that was backing out of a parking place in Kansas City. The Kansas City Star reports the woman, whose name was not released, died over the weekend from her injuries. She was hit July 18 when a driver backing out of a parking stall felt a slight bump. Police said the driver didn't realize she had hit anyone and kept backing out before she saw people waving at her about the woman who was on the ground. ---

Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com  

Division Street at the BNSF Railway railroad crossing, west of U.S. 65, will be closed starting at 7 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 1 until Monday, Aug. 10.

Crews will replace the railroad crossing and roadway surfaces. Drivers are advised that traffic slowdowns on U.S. 65 and adjacent routes are possible due to this work, and should seek an alternate route.

The project has been accelerated through a cost-share partnership between the City of Springfield, MoDOT, and BNSF. The city's portion of the project is funded by the 1/8-Cent Transportation Sales Tax. 

A few counties will hold an election this August in the Ozarks.  Find your county and click below for the sample ballot.

August 2015 Ballot: Greene County

August 2015 Ballot: Barry County

August 2015 Ballot: Camden County

August 2015 Ballot: Christian County

August 2015 Ballot: Dade County

August 2015 Ballot: Laclede County

August 2015 Ballot: Lawrence County

August 2015 Ballot: Webster County

Reaccreditation and the first ever Collective Bargaining Agreement are among the historic events outlined in the 2014 Annual Report of the Springfield Fire Department. The Annual Report highlights the continued commitment of the Fire Department, as the yearly calls for service continued to climb in 2014 to an all time high of 15,298.

Placed on a visually appealing backdrop of historic photos and interesting facts, the report includes a summary of notable accomplishments of each of the Department's four divisions.

The complete Report can be found HERE.

College of the Ozarks was ranked #27 on the Online Christian Colleges’ 50 Most Beautiful Christian Colleges in the U.S. list. Christian colleges from around the country were chosen and ranked based on the following criteria. First, colleges were given points for any national and international awards and recognitions they have received. College of the Ozarks receives numerous highly sought after recognitions each year, including being named the #1 Best Value College in the Midwest for 2015 by U.S. News & World Report. Second, those campuses with features that can be physically enjoyed by the school’s student body, such as botanical gardens or hiking trails, were given higher priority. Third, the number of notable features such as celebrated buildings or significant points of interest were considered. Finally, those campuses with other notable characteristics, such as historical significance or environmental friendliness, were also considered. College of the Ozarks received mention for the neo-Gothic style chapel located in the heart of the campus. Williams Memorial Chapel was completed by students in 1956 after 12 years of construction. The natural beauty of the 1,000-acre campus overlooks Lake Taneycomo in the Ozarks hills. Edwards Mills, a replica of an 1800s-era grist mill, the greenhouses (home to the Clint McDade Orchid Collection), and the campus landscape overall received recognition. Five staff supervisors work in the landscaping department, overseeing 75 student workers who team together to maintain the high standards for the campus grounds. This allows for the enjoyment of the faculty, staff, students, and many tourists who visit the College. “My main goal for the College of the Ozarks campus is to create a positive environment that will be conducive for student learning and success,” said David Ray, landscaping director at College of the Ozarks. “The campus should be enjoyed by all who work and visit.” College of the Ozarks was listed among many top Christian schools in the nation for this honor, including Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, ranked number 48; Baylor University in Waco, Texas, ranked number 37; Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., ranked number 33; Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, ranked number 26; John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, ranked number 20; University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, ranked number 9; and Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan, ranked number 6. The University of San Diego in San Diego, California, was ranked the top, most beautiful with 16th century Spanish Renaissance architectural style overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The full list of the 50 schools can be found on Online Christian Colleges’ website by clicking HERE.

Colonel J. Bret Johnson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces Missouri has experienced an increase in traffic fatalities and drowning's so far in 2015.

Preliminary statistics indicate that Missouri has recorded 437 traffic fatalities so far in 2015, compared to 412 fatalities during the same time in 2014. This is a six percent increase from the same time last year. Of those required to be restrained, approximately 63 percent were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

Inattention, speed, and impaired driving continue to be the leading causes of traffic crashes in Missouri. The Patrol is committed to continuing our enforcement and educational efforts to reduce these numbers. Motorists are asked to do their part by paying attention to the full-time job of driving, obeying the speed limit and never driving impaired. Remember the best defense against all types of unsafe drivers is to make sure that everyone in your vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint.

A total of 30 drownings have occurred on Missouri’s lakes and rivers so far in 2015, compared to 29 in all of 2014. There have been four drownings in the last five days and one near drowning. None of the victims were wearing life jackets.

Flood waters have proven to be very dangerous this year to motorists as well as those in and around Missouri’s lakes and streams. Motorists should never drive through fast-moving water; even a small amount of fast-moving water can sweep a slow-moving vehicle off the roadway. If your vehicle becomes stuck in rising water, get out quickly and move to higher ground. Flooded rivers and streams with strong current present some of the most dangerous situations a boater can encounter.

Fast moving water can easily capsize a boat, especially when combined with floating debris or fixed objects such as trees. Boaters should take the time to research existing water conditions which could potentially be hazardous. As temperatures rise, more people will utilize our waterways to cool off. Be smart, don’t overestimate your swimming ability. Life jackets should be worn when in or around Missouri’s waterways, and if not worn, within reach. 

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. 

Being a candidate for statewide office brings new scrutiny.  That means attention on the past of Springfield Republican Bob Dixon from 20 years ago.

The state senator announced last week he is running for Missouri's governor's office in 2016.  

A St. Louis area newspaper published information recalling Dixon's past statements about being a 'confused teenager.'

Dixon released this statement today: 

“Through the years, I have publicly spoken about being abused as a child and the confusion this caused me as a teenager. There are literally thousands of Missourians who will understand how heartbreaking childhood abuse can be- though few might be willing to acknowledge it.”

“I have put the childhood abuse, and the teenage confusion behind me. What others intended for harm has resulted in untold good. I have overcome, and will not allow evil to win. From passing the Child Witness Protection Act, to protecting children from those who would do harm to them from the shadows of the internet, and to reforming Missouri’s Criminal Code- I have consistently worked to treat all people with respect, understanding, and compassion, and to bring people together, not divide them.”

“There are people who to this day try to turn politics into a blood sport. This sort of approach discourages many good people from public service. While it is disappointing, I will have no fear of those who wish to tear down others for their gain. I will have no part of it.”

“I began this campaign from my front porch surround by people I love and those who know me best, my wife Amanda and our daughters. I told those gathered there that my faith in an Almighty God who is full of love and compassion is at the core of all I do to help others, and daily helps me to set the compass.”

“My faith in a loving and just God has helped to guide my approach with people. There are those who constantly seek to divide us, but I am committed to renewing the Spirit of

Missouri and bringing people together with sensible conservative solutions.”

Roads, businesses and homes in Texas County were suddenly hit by flood waters Sunday after a downpour on the Brushy Creek watershed.  

Texas County Emergency Management Director Bennie Cook says they have reports of 4 businesses damaged and two homes, but those numbers may increase.

Brushy Creek was flowing strong Monday, but back in its banks, a much different sight than a day ago.  "It came out of the banks and obviously tore this road up a little bit" says Cook of a bridge on Walnut Street in Houston.  It's one of multiple flood damaged roads.

"Piney township, which is what this area's in,  they received a significant amount of damage," says Cook.  It comes just a few weeks after the county suffered $800,000 in flood damage to roads.  The flash flood also led to two water rescues, one from a vehicle, and one from a house.  "All the emergency responders did a great job," says Cook.

Some businesses in Houston took a hard hit, only two years after the last flood.  "It's pretty nasty, and this is worse than it was the last time," says Carla Taylor, owner of Houston Bowl.

"I've called all the bowlers and asked them to come get their stuff so it doesn't mold in the humidity and all that stuff," says Taylor.

Taylor says the water got about four feet into the building, about a foot higher than the last flood.  

With more serious damage this time and no desire to do this every couple of years, she thinks it may be time to move on to a new place.  "Not in this area.  And most people that have bowled here for 30 years or 40 years say it never should have been put here in the first place," says Taylor.

Houston Bowl supporters have set up a Go Fund Me page to help with the damage here.

Lots of people use their smartphones while driving. Seven in ten are texting, taking selfies, and even using social media, according to a recent AT&T study. Government data show hundreds of people each year are killed in car accidents involving cell phones. Consumer Reports checked out two new infotainment systems designed to work with your phone and your car so that drivers can keep their eyes on the road. They’re Apple CarPlay, compatible with the iPhone, and Android Auto, compatible with Android phones. Most carmakers will be offering both in their upcoming models. The systems provide hands-free calling and texting. They also offer navigation that runs right off your phone, allowing you to access your addresses. And every time your phone’s software is upgraded, so is the system. Another option is to mount your phone on the dashboard. You do get the same functionality; what you don’t get is the bigger screen and all of the integration into your car. Consumer Reports’ electronics and auto experts found that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are still distracting, but they’re far less distracting than actually picking up your phone and using it while you drive. Both systems will be in many cars soon, including the 2016 Chevy Tahoe, Volkswagen Jetta, and Cadillac ATS. One downside of using any infotainment system that’s connected to your phone: data usage. Navigation and streaming music such as Pandora or Spotify all eat away at your data plan.

Looks like one more hot day before cooler weather arrives. Find out how long that will stick around by watching the forecast.

Skin cancer is among the most common of all cancers. Sun exposure is a primary cause. Covering up when you’re outside can be a critical step in prevention.

Some clothing claims to have a UPF, or ultraviolet protection factor, which is sort of like an SPF in sunscreen. Consumer Reports wanted to find out whether those clothes really work, and if they do, are they any better than regular clothes? The $32 Coolibar Girl’s Rash Guard is embedded with titanium dioxide and promises a UPF of more than 50, meaning less than one-fiftieth of UV radiation can penetrate the fabric. When Consumer Reports put it to the test, the Rash Guard did deliver. It measured a UPF of 174, more than three times the protection it promised. It sounds really impressive, but it’s less remarkable when you consider that the other two shirts tested, which didn’t claim any UV protection, did very well, too. For just about half the price, the Eastbay Evapor long-sleeve compression crew, made from the same polyester-spandex blend, delivered a UPF of almost 400. That’s more than twice that of the special shirt. And even the $13 cotton Hanes Beefy-T, which is thicker than a regular T-shirt, delivered a UPF of 115. Consumer Reports also ran tests when the shirts were wet and judged all three to have respectable levels of protection, although the Coolibar Rash Guard was the only one to deliver increased protection when wet. It’s important to note that all testing was done on new clothing that had yet to be washed or exposed to elements such as chlorine and salt water, which over time might affect the protection factor.

Greene County Sheriff's investigators say a 17-year-old boy was found dead on farm Saturday near the Polk-Greene County line.

Tristen England was found dead, slumped over on a tractor.  England and a friend had been mowing a field Saturday afternoon. The friend noticed he had been injured by equipment that became loose from the tractor.  Greene County deputies attempted CPR on the boy but were unsuccessful.  

"This is a tragic accident where a young life was lost," stated Sheriff Jim Arnott. "Our prayers and hearts are extended to this young man's family and friends during this very difficult time."

The investigation is still on-going.

  For the last 30-years people in Nixa have defeated every proposal to raise city taxes. But city leaders are hoping voters break that streak on election day August 4th. Matt Crouse the Nixa Parks Director says the 40 acres of land at Northview and Greg will be turned into " a fishing lake, walking trail outside, picnic pavilions, there will be some soccer fields that will also be used as multipurpose fields during the off seasons." But to build all that will cost 5 and-a-half million dollars.

The Nixa Parks and Rec department wants residents to approve a new sales tax that would work out to 4 more cents on a $10 purchase. " It's time to provide more," says Crouse. " Our residents tell us over and over again that they want more. Our city council hears that as well."

The sales tax would remove the parks department from the city's general fund. But some business owners like Christine Hanson are opposed. " Here's an idea, how about you run the parks department like a business -- and if there is no profit, people simply don't get paid," says Hanson. " That's how it works in the real business world. We don't make a profit, we don't eat." Christine owns 417 Rage Fitness. She says the if the sales tax increase passes, it will run her business into the ground. " Everything will be more expensive, food, gas, whatever, so maybe some of them on a tight budget already will make the decision to no longer work out and pop a DVD in at home," says Hanson.

As for the future of the park, it would take several years to build...but that will be up to Nixa residents to decide on their ballot.

The record-setting flooding in Barry County has lead to a flood of fishermen at Roaring River State Park. "You've got the leach pattern, you've got some bead heads," says fisherman Jeff Tiefenauer as he sorts through the lures on his vest. Fisherman like Tiefenauer are flooding to Roaring River State Park in hopes that their lucky lure will land them a massive lunker.   "The fox squirrel nymph; little bitty," says Tiefenauer, "There's a lot of fish if you can just figure out what to throw at them." "The flood came up pretty fast, about four feet in about ten minutes," says hatchery manager Paul Spurgeon. Spurgeon says flooding in early July cause the river to overflow into the spring pond where the parks biggest fish reside. "We have fish in there that are mainly for public to look at and feed and kids come here every summer just to feed those fish," says Spurgeon. When the water rises fish will swim up out of the river and into the spring pool where they get trapped, sometimes for years, while they grow to massive sizes until that water floods again; then it's back into the river for the fishermen to catch. "These have been in there probably two or three years at the most but there were fish in there, ten to twelve inches; and bigger than that," says Spurgeon.   "Last fall it flooded and we came in three weeks later and the big fish got out of the big round pool and the wife and I caught twelve big fish in two days," says Tiefenauer. Spurgeon says no fish were lost from the hatchery pens as a result of the flooding.

The Springfield City Council unanimously voted to change how it deals with nuisance properties Monday night.

With the new policy, which will go into effect in late August, the city will contact nuisance home owners about the problem. Then, the property owner can either clean up the property or schedule a hearing with the city to discuss the problem. If f the city does not hear from the home owner after three weeks, it will clean up the land and charge the owner for any expenses, like trash removal or lawn mowing.

Supporters say the change will speed up the process immensely. Right now a hearing is automatically scheduled for nuisance properties, but 70% of owners don't show up slowing down the clean up process.

People like Lesley Grininger, who lives next to a chronic nuisance property, are thankful that something is being done about the problem. She said she and her neighbors have contacted the city more than a dozen times about her neighbor, but nothing ever seems to get done. 

"Especially when you own your own home and plan on staying forever, you don't want to have a house next door that the trash, and the smell, and the garbage deteriorates your house's value," Grininger said.

The bill's sponsor, Zone 1 Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson, said nuisance properties was one of the main concerns people expressed during the council's listening sessions.

"Nuisance properties was identified as either the top or one of the top three problems holding our neighborhoods back," Ferguson explained. "I think that in a years time, we're going to be able to step back and say 'if you live in my zone, yes there's a difference and it looks better.'"

CLEVELAND (AP) — Eric Hosmer drove in four runs, Kendrys Morales added three RBIs and the Kansas City Royals opened a 10-game road trip with a 9-4 victory over the spiraling Cleveland Indians on Monday night.

Hosmer connected for a three-run homer in the first inning off rookie Cody Anderson (2-2) as the Royals rolled to their AL-leading 60th win and improved to 15-5 in their last 20 games.

Edinson Volquez (10-5) worked into the seventh inning for Kansas City, which will welcome newly acquired ace Johnny Cueto on Tuesday.

Rookie Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer and Carlos Santana had a solo shot for the Indians, who have dropped five straight.

Joe Blanton gave up Lindor's homer, but worked three innings for his second save.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kolten Wong hit a grand slam that backed Lance Lynn and led the St. Louis Cardinals over the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 Monday night.

Wong connected on a 3-2 fastball from rookie Raisel Iglesias (1-3) with two outs in the fourth, putting St. Louis ahead 4-1. Wong's second career grand slam easily cleared the right- field wall, landing in the home bullpen.

The Cardinals have won six of seven, are a big league-best 64-35 record and lead the NL Central by 6 ½ games.

Lynn (8-5) allowed one run and five hits in seven innings, improving to 7-3 against the Reds. He has won five of his last six decisions overall.

Trevor Rosenthal earned his 31st save in 33 chances after getting two days off.

It is said home is where the heart is.  For a kindly gentleman in Lockwood Missouri, that would be Main Street.  KY3' s Steve Grant introduces us to the godfather of dry goods: a tying sequence.