Jared Henry

News Producer at KOLR-TV (Springfield, MO)

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Bridge demolition delay impacting Springfield businesses

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Jared Henry

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Business owners in west Springfield are in a state of limbo as they wait for a start date on a major construction project in the area. In early March work to tear down and replace the bridge on W. Sunshine between Scenic Drive and Kansas Expressway was supposed to begin but was delayed. Now, over two months later, no official start date has been announced. Ozarks First has spoken with multiple businesses in that area over the months.
New HAWK signal installed in Springfield

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Jared Henry

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Starting today a new crosswalk is operational in north Springfield. Just west of the Kearney Street and Robberson Avenue a “HAWK signal” has been installed. This is all part of an effort to improve safety and traffic operations on Kearney Street. A HAWK signal is a type of traffic signal that only operates when a pedestrian hits the crossing button. HAWK signal is short for high intensity activated crosswalk.
Springfield Loft residents face $100K flood damages

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Jared Henry

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Residents of a Springfield Loft telling Ozarks First over a $100,000 worth of damage was done to their vehicles after the building’s parking lot flooded during this weekend’s storms. One resident says he went to leave his loft and found his car was completely submerged. “It’s a total loss. So, I’m fortunate I have insurance, I got coverage. My wife’s car is completely totaled. We don’t have total full coverage for it, only liability.
Ozark bridge closes after flood damage

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Jared Henry

OZARK, Mo. — Drivers in Ozark are finding themselves with detours to take after a bridge closed because of flood damage. The Riverside Bridge goes over the Finley River north of downtown Ozark. Over the weekend it saw floodwaters high enough to cover the Riverside Road, causing damage to it. One man who lives just south of the bridge tells Ozarks First the closure will make trips to Springfield longer for not just him but anyone in his neighborhood.
Flood levels stay high in Ozark

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jared Henry

OZARK, Mo. – Flood levels continue to stay high over the holiday weekend in Ozark. The Finley River is at the center of the high waters. One man lives just yards away from the Finley River and tells Ozarks First he spent the day removing water from his home. “That ended up putting 39 inches of water in the back of our house, 32 and a half inches in our garage. So, we basically lost everything below the waist and the first level and all of our garage,” says Michael Bloom.
Flood levels stay high in Ozark

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Jared Henry

OZARK, Mo. – Flood levels continue to stay high over the holiday weekend in Ozark. The Finley River is at the center of the high waters. One man lives just yards away from the Finley River and tells Ozarks First he spent the day removing water from his home. “That ended up putting 39 inches of water in the back of our house, 32 and a half inches in our garage. So, we basically lost everything below the waist and the first level and all of our garage,” says Michael Bloom.
FEMA funds aid Missouri counties hit by severe weather

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Jared Henry

WRIGHT COUNTY, Mo. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that federal disaster assistance is coming to Missouri following severe weather that tore through multiple counties in March and April. Here in Southwest Missouri, Wright County will be receiving some of those funds, after a tornado hit rural parts of the county on March 14th. The Amish community was mostly impacted; due to religious reasons, the Amish would not speak on camera.
Springfield residents struggle with limited DMV options

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Jared Henry

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield is now left with just two license offices following the closure of the South Battlefield Road location. Creating an inconvenience for the people in need of their services. The Park Central Square location and South Glenstone location are the only one left in the city. One customer tells Ozarks First that she has already started to notice the Glenstone location get busier. “Since it’s closed, it’s been pretty packed.
Greene County’s process behind activating storm sirens

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jared Henry

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — After multiple tornados were confirmed in southwest Missouri Monday night, we are taking a look into how tornado sirens work here in Greene County. The Office of Emergency Management controls the sirens in Greene County. Nicolette Zangara says there are multiple ways to activate any siren around town in case one fails or if staff is not near the system. “It’s very rare that we have issues with our system. So, this is kind of our tried-and-true method.
Springfield extends debris drop-off fee waiver to end of May

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Jared Henry

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — It has been nearly one month since severe weather rocked Springfield, toppling trees and power cables around the city. Yesterday, Springfield City Council passed an emergency bill extending the waiver of debris drop off fees at city facilities through the end of May. The Grant Beach Area was hit hard by the April 29 storm. Jamie Tatum, the president of the Neighborhood Association, says she is excited to share the news of the extension.