Nixa News

Christian County voters continue to cast their vote this afternoon, with turnout rate being what the county clerk expected.

Ozark -- Sentencing is set in January for a Nixa man convicted of raping a 10-year-old girl.

Kristen Bennett, a junior at Nixa High School, has been selected to march with the Macy's Great American Marching Band in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, according to a news release.

The Nixa Parks Department is hosting a Candy Cane hunt for kids on Dec. 5, according to a news release.

Christian County voters will head to the polls Nov. 3 to decide the future of a library and a school, as well as settling a local dispute.

The Christian Country rivalry between Ozark and Nixa hit the road today for the Class 4 sectional.

Nixa -- When the trickle-down effect of a lackluster economy reaches all the way to the very support system behind local businesses, it may feel like rock bottom.

It wasn't until Meg Alumno sank her final putt of the Class 2 state championship and walked off the 18th green at Fremont Hills Country Club in Nixa last Tuesday that the Kickapoo High School junior began to feel really nervous.

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Years ago, Zeph Boand promised Sarah Jones he'd dance with her at prom. On Friday, he traveled eight hours for that dance.

A Nixa man was sentenced to seven years in prison for statutory rape and four years for incest, according to a news release from Greene County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Russell Dempsey.

The Falcons' No. 2 runner, Montgomery finished 21st at the Ozark Conference meet, running the 5-kilometer course at Lake Springfield in 18 minutes, 13.30 seconds.

Day 2 of the Class 2 golf state championship is under way at Fremont Hills Country Club in Nixa.

Christian County emergency officials will soon be able to pinpoint the exact location of a cell phone call thanks to a federal grant announced Sept.

The Nixa Eagles and Ozark Tigers improved with week 7 victories in Class 5, District 7 play.

From Christian County, a list of roads that are closed as of midday Friday: On the west Side of the county -Riverdale Road at the bridge, Highlandville -141 Nicholas Road -Wisehill Rd, water over the road.

Nixa -- Police Chief James Bacon said he's worried about the perception of his department after video and a complaint was made public against officers involved in the Sept.

Ozark -- A Nixa fourth-grader's concern for her four-legged friends prompted her to organize a one-mile dog walk to benefit Canines 'n' Cats Adoption Station.

The Nixa School Health Advisory Committee will sponsor a Nutrition Night at High Pointe Elementary from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on October 20, according to a news release.

A Christian County driver gets stuck in flood waters and a good Samaritan is there to help.