Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through the region this weekend. Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding in or near the area if this occurs. Severe weather is also possible. Stay tuned for further forecast updates.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Flooding fears returning for the weekend | CLICK for Ron's First Alert outlook: www.ky3.com/2024/06/…

Storm Shelter No. 6 (of 6!) is now OFFICIALLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION! 🙌 @Holland_SPS Storm Shelter Gymnasium is estimated to be complete in May 2025. Four storm shelters will be completed this summer: Mann, Wilder, Pittman and Watkins. That's Progress as Promised.

City Utilities has filed a civil suit in federal court against 3M, alleging the manufacturer dumped pollutants referred to as "forever chemicals" at its plant on Chestnut Expressway, which then contaminated the groundwater and the James River. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/econo…

Amid slightly cooler temperatures, rain chances return this weekend. Highest chances will be Saturday with the highest chances south of I-44 Saturday night and Sunday. There is a threat for localized flooding for areas that receive multiple rounds of prolonged rain. #mowx #kswx

Should it stay or should it go? Some Christian County citizens want to save Green Bridge for pedestrian and cycling use, but landowners are concerned. www.news-leader.com/…

Tune into Wake Up Mid-Missouri and Pete Mundo this morning to hear about my trip to see the Texas border. It’s a sad state, the border patrol is begging for help and they can’t get it from the federal gov’t. Every elected official needs to make the trip, it’s affecting us all.

The City of Springfield plans to merge its Department of Economic Vitality and Workforce Development. @jack_mcgee_ reports the move is designed to reduce duplicative efforts and enhance collaboration, coordination and efficiency. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/gover…

Welcome to The Academy of EXPLORation! We’re only 3 days into #ExploreSPS @ AOE and we’re having a blast! Planning road trips, building and creating, and of course SNACKING! With a summer like this, it’s a shame we only have 4 weeks together. 🍪🍇🚧👩🏻‍🍳 @officialSPS pic.twitter.com/XPtj…

Grant Beach cleanup effort this weekend aims to reduce crime trib.al/J2O5etn

11 PM WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Evening models indicate potential for showers to develop in parts of southwest Missouri in the afternoon on Thursday afternoon, with updated rain chances between 20-30%. Friday's forecast remains sunny with temperatures in the 80s. #mowx #kswx #ozarkswx

‼ Do you know this man? On 5/16 at 6:30 p.m., this man attempted to carjack a victim at Braum’s on W. Republic. He approached the victim with a firearm, demanded the victim get out and give him the keys. The victim was able to flee and called 911. 1/2

At #GoodMorningSGF w/ Mayor McClure for his last State of the City Address.

𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞'𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫. 👏 More than 450 teachers and leaders from across the state gathered at the Lead Forward Institute from May 29-30 to collaborate with other educators and learn from keynote speakers.… pic.twitter.com/tQXj…

Robert Mitchell didn't call 911 when his car, cellphone and wallet were stolen. Instead, he and a friend hopped in a truck and chased down the thieves. Mitchell is now in the Greene County Jail after shooting at his own car. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/gover…

(LISTEN): Missouri Senate Appropriations committee chair Lincoln Hough (R-Springfield) discusses border trip and Kansas City Chiefs on "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" - 939theeagle.com/list…