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Wayne Clark Bartee, retired MSU history professor, died March 28, 2025. He was the son of J.C. and Thelma Bartee. He was born January 11, 1936, in Springfield.

2 days ago · This story has been updated with additional information. Springfield police have found a 10-month-old child reported missing alongside her mother on Tuesday, April 1.

1 day ago · The flood warning will be in effect Thursday morning through Saturday evening, Angle said, with a line from Branson to Rolla being the westernmost edge of the heaviest rainfall zone.

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