We're learning more about an explosion at a home near Chestnut and Brown in west Springfield. Even in the dark home owners have been salvaging what they can.

Those left homeless by the explosion have been getting assistance from the Red Cross.

When you look at the damage from the house explosion it is a miracle no one was killed. KOLR/KSFX did find one family who took their kids to the hospital after the explosion.

Thanks to the sinking American dollar, gold reached an all-time high this week. At one point, it sold for $1,153 an ounce.

(Springfield, MO) -- Prosecutors have filed arson charges in connection with a house fire Thursday afternoon in Springfield.

  51-year-old Alex Reaves is charged with manufacturing and possession of a controlled substance.

 After a small pox scare this morning, the River Valley Medical Center is accepting emergency room patients again.

 Ward Three Alderman Cary Gaines resigned, effective today.

City Fire Chief Ben Blankenship plans to retire.

While elected officials can't agree about how to heal America's health care system, the Hot Springs Village Good Government Group believes it has the answer.