Judge Says Missouri AG Must Resubmit Lawsuit Against SPS Over Critical Race Theory
Greene County Circuit Judge Mark Powell has given the Missouri Attorney General 20 days to resubmit his lawsuit against the Springfield Public School District. It comes after several motions in the case. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt
Seven People Indicted in Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say seven southwest Missouri residents were part of a group that stole thousands of catalytic converters in a scheme that made millions of dollars. Federal prosecutors said Thursday a grand jury indicted
COVID-19 Cases Remain High In Greene County
Springfield-Greene County health officials say the daily case count for COVID-19 is starting to slow down in the Springfield area, but the current rate of cases is still greater than any time during the pandemic. Health director
Driver Loses Control, Hits House In Springfield
Slick roads sent one car into a house this morning in Springfield. It happened around 8 a.m. near Campbell and Catalpa. Police say the driver lost control on a road near Parkview High School. The house has
Two Sentenced For Murder Near Miller
Two members of a local gang with the murder of a woman near Miller have been sentenced. The Lawrence County prosecutor says Gary Hunter, Jr. and Diona Parks pleaded guilty to their role in the death of
Snow Flurries Possible Tonight
There could be some snow flurries tonight and overnight, but no accumulation is expected. The National Weather Service says the best chance for flurries will be across the Eastern Ozarks. Temperatures will be in the low 20s.
Quade Files Bill To Reimburse Schools Sued By Missouri AG
A bill filed by House Minority Leader Crystal Quade would reimburse Missouri public schools for any legal costs faced for fighting lawsuits filed by Attorney General Eric Schmitt. Schmitt has sued 45 school districts for enacting mask
Free N95 Masks Available In The Ozarks
Free N95 masks from the federal government stockpile are starting to be handed out in the Ozarks. Hy-Vee in Springfield started handing out the masks on Monday. Walgreens expects to do the same on Friday. Health officials
Greene County Sheriff’s Office Investigate Woman’s Death Tuesday
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a woman’s death. Deputies responded to a home on the 1400 block of Farm Road 178 on Tuesday and found 46-year-old Jennifer Winders dead inside the home. Investigators say an autopsy
27 Recruits Part Of 75th Springfield Police Academy
27 recruits joined the 75th Springfield Police Academy this week. The police department says those recruits come from all parts of the country and include backgrounds ranging from military to fast food management. Those recruits will spend six
