Bethany French

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bethany French

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — There is just under one month until the federal deadline requiring a Real ID to fly domestically and access certain federal facilities. The Springfield Branson National Airport says the Real ID is something that has been in the works for years, but now travelers are running out of time until the deadline on May 7th. The Real ID Act of 2005 is designed to increase security in airports and federal facilities.

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bethany French

WILLARD, Mo. — Voters in Willard passed a $30 million school bond and a $0.22 tax levy transfer for the Willard School District. By passing the bond and tax levy transfer there will be no increase for taxpayers. The district refers to the bond and tax levy transfer as Proposition One, saying they are one team and one Willard. Superintendent Eric Wilken says these funds will be used for improvements to some of the district’s aging buildings.

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bethany French

WILLARD, Mo. — Voters in Willard passed a 30 million dollar school bond and a $0.22 tax transfer levy in Tuesday’s municipal election. The Willard School District says those funds will be used for building improvements and the addition of turf fields. Jackson Phipp is a senior at Willard High school and plays for the baseball team. He says having dirt fields can lead to set backs throughout the season.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Bethany French

WILLARD, Mo. — Voters in Willard passed a 30 million dollar school bond and a $0.22 tax transfer levy in Tuesday’s municipal election. The Willard School District says those funds will be used for building improvements and the addition of turf fields. Jackson Phipp is a senior at Willard High school and plays for the baseball team. He says having dirt fields can lead to set backs throughout the season.

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bethany French

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Voting for municipal elections are underway all over Missouri. Here in Springfield, voters will be electing new city council members, school board members, and a new mayor. The Greene County Clerk’s office is anticipating a 13% – 15% turnout for the April 8th election, and quite a few voters have already been to the polls today to cast their ballots including candidates for mayor Jeff Schrag and Mary Collette.