Mike Landis

A colorful splash of patriotism will be rolling through your communities in the Ozarks. BNSF Railway is celebrating America's 250th birthday with these new red, white & blue locomotives adorned with plenty of stars and stripes. Photo courtesy BNSF Railway.

The countdown begins for the Route 66 Centennial Celebration classic car parade, set to kick off at 6:00pm. Bailey Strohl and I are broadcasting live for the two-hour event on Ozarks First!

At least one hospital in Springfield confirms several people were treated for injuries sustained during Tuesday's intense hailstorm.

Zoo staff reported that a 21-year-old female emu died after the storm. A male rhea is being treated by veterinary staff.