US will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China

(AP) – The U.S. will soon require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China. The U.S. joins a few other nations imposing travel restrictions because of a surge of infections in China. The increase in cases follows the
Royals sign RHP Lyles to 2-year deal, hope for many innings

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals were specific in their shopping list for a starting pitcher: They wanted someone capable of throwing a lot of innings, which would take some of the strain off
Chiefs Expect WR Hardman Back On Field After Nearly 2 Months

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs expect to have wide receiver Mecole Hardman on the field for the first time in nearly two months on Sunday when they play the Denver Broncos in the
UPDATE: Police Investigate Accidental Shooting Of Juvenile

(KTTS News) – Springfield Police have released an update on a shooting death of a juvenile that took place earlier this week. The incident happened in the 4300 Block of West Helen around noon on Tuesday. Investigators
Springfield Police Investigate Double Homicide

(KTTS News) – Police in Springfield are investigating a double homicide that took place Wednesday night. The incident happened around 10:15 PM at a residence in the 2200 block of North Link Avenue. When police arrived, they
Mega Millions jackpot up to $640M after no big winner

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A giant Mega Millions jackpot grew larger Wednesday to an estimated $640 million after another drawing without a winner. No one won the lottery game’s top prize Tuesday night, making it 21
MSHP Releases Statistics For The Christmas Holiday Weekend

(KTTS News) – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the Christmas holiday weekend: Three people died in traffic crashes during the 78-hour counting period, which
St. James Woman Killed After Her Car Was Struck By A Train

(KTTS News) – A St. James woman is dead after her car was struck by a train on Tuesday. The accident happened around 2 PM on County Road 3640 near Highway KK in Phelps County. The Missouri
Minimum Wage Increases To $12 Per Hour At The Start Of The Year

(KTTS News) – The minimum wage in Missouri is set to increase again at the start of the year. The minimum wage will be set at $12 per hour, up from $11.15 in 2022. Missourians voted in
Two Small Earthquakes Recorded In New Madrid County Tuesday

(KTTS News) – Two earthquakes shook New Madrid County Tuesday morning. The first earthquake happened shortly before 4:30 AM near the town of Marston, and the second happened three miles north of New Madrid around 6:20 AM.