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Lemur on the loose! Video shows police chasing critter that escaped in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Bounding through a darkened city park, a lemur managed to stay one step ahead of police officers armed only with a large towel. Bodycam video shows the two officers' attempts to nab the speedy little primate, which made a dash for freedom Tuesday in...
Smith & Wesson: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) on Thursday reported earnings of $3.1 million in its fiscal first quarter. The Springfield, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of 7 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for...
Education secretary praises Springfield after-school program during visit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visited Springfield Wednesday to tout the Biden administration's education plan to accelerate learning, eliminate a teacher shortage, ensure students have a proper path to college or career and more. Accompanied by...
Massachusetts mom mourns death of 10-year-old daughter shot by neighbor
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A 10-year-old Massachusetts girl shot by a neighbor who forced his way into her family's apartment earlier this week has died, authorities and her mother said. The girl, identified as Aubrianna Lynn, was shot in Springfield on Monday and died on Thursday,...
Horace Mann: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Horace Mann Educators Corp. (HMN) on Tuesday reported a loss of $12.8 million in its second quarter. The Springfield, Illinois-based company said it had a loss of 31 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for investment costs, were 3...
Eversource: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Eversource Energy (ES) on Monday reported second-quarter earnings of $15.4 million. The Springfield, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of 4 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment costs and...
Rapper G Herbo pleads guilty in credit card fraud that paid for private jets and designer puppies
The rapper G Herbo pleaded guilty Friday to his role in a scheme that used stolen credit card information to pay for a lavish lifestyle including private jets, exotic car rentals, a luxury vacation rental and even expensive designer puppies. Under a deal with prosecutors, the...
O'Reilly Automotive: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — O'Reilly Automotive Inc. (ORLY) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $627.4 million. The Springfield, Missouri-based company said it had net income of $10.22 per share. The results topped Wall Street...
Great Southern Bancorp: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Great Southern Bancorp Inc. (GSBC) on Wednesday reported profit of $18.3 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Springfield, Missouri-based company said it had net income of $1.52. The bank holding...
Springfield residents go days without power after 'widespread, devastating' derecho winds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The fierce derecho that tore through Springfield late last week snapped massive utility poles and trees, causing widespread power outages that are expected to leave many homes in the dark for several more days, officials said Monday. The severe weather...
