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Wanda Jean Branstetter, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 23rd, 2025, at the age of 83 years, 2 months, and 24 days at WebCo Manor in Marshfield, Missouri where she was a resident.

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58 minutes ago · Missouri State basketball coach Cuonzo Martin disputed a flagrant foul called against his player, Logan Epes, in the final minutes of a tied game against Northern Iowa. The call resulted in two ...

6 hours ago · The Greene County Republican Central Committee is considering endorsing candidates in the upcoming Springfield school board election, a nonpartisan race.

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Jan 1, 2025 · A Springfield man was fatally shot early Wednesday morning, prompting the city’s first homicide investigation in 2025, according to the Springfield Police Department. David Franklin, 23, died ...

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