Latest On COVID Death Toll, Vaccinations
Springfield-Greene County Health officials say 20 people died from COVID-19 last month. Those who died were in their 50s or older. 53.5 percent of Greene County is fully vaccinated. Every age group saw a decline in number
Tornado Watch, Flood Watch In Effect
Severe storms are possible Sunday into Monday with heavy rain. The National Weather Service says there’s also a risk for tornadoes. A Tornado Watch is in effect until 2 a.m. for Douglas, Ozark and Taney counties. A
Officials: 7 Dead After Tornado Tore Through Central Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say seven people are dead after a tornado swept through central Iowa, damaging homes, knocking down trees and toppling power lines. Emergency management officials reported multiple injuries in addition to those
Windy Today, Severe Storms Possible Sunday
It will be very windy today, with temperatures turning much colder to start the work week. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Ozarks Sunday.
Springfield Police Investigate Report Of Human Remains
Springfield Police have been investigating a report that human remains were buried at 810 W. Catalpa, near Catalpa and Douglas. Police served a search warrant at the location Thursday, but found no human remains. Police say the
Greene County Gets Share Of Opioid Settlement
The Greene County Commission has released details on how much money the county can expect to receive as part of a settlement with pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson over its distribution of opioid drugs. Press Release In
Branson Police Arrest Two People For Soliciting Minors
Branson Police say two people have been arrested for trying to solicit minors online. Press Release As the result of information provided by the Alliance Against Childhood Exploitation (ACE), an online group focused on exposing child predators,
Detention Officers Needed For New Greene County Jail
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is dealing with staffing shortages ahead of the opening of the new jail. The sheriff says he needs more than 60 detention officers, or the jail will have to stay locked down
Police Working Investigation Near Catalpa And Grant
Springfield Police have not released any information about an active investigation that began Thursday. It started near Catalpa and Grant. KY3 says police went to the location to serve a search warrant. A police spokeswoman says the
Man Sentenced For Shaking Baby To Death
It’s 25 years in prison for a man from Ozark who pleaded guilty to shaking a baby to death. James Church, 45, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Christian County. Authorities say Iris Church was only eight
