Newton County Says Autopsy Tells Nothing About Cause of Death in Body Found Near Joplin
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office says the cause of death for a body found southwest of Joplin is still unknown. The body was found Tuesday after deputies received a tip about its location. The deputies were shot
Trial in Murder of Transgender Teen Begins
The trial in the case of a transgender teen murdered three years ago gets underway Monday in Springfield. Andrew Vrba is charged with first degree murder, armed criminal action and abandonment of a corpse. He is the
Recall on Onions After Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA has linked red onions sold in multiple states to outbreaks of salmonella. The likely source of the onions is a California based company called Thomson International. Thomson has recalled all varieties of onions.
Man from Jackson County Arrested After Police Pursuit Near Osage Beach
A man from Jackson County is in custody after a vehicle chase near Osage Beach. 50-year-old Terry Dickens is charged with leading officers on a car chase through several highways and backroads. Police made four attempts to
Republic School’s Superintendent Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Superintendent of Republic Schools is sick with COVID-19 and graduation set for Saturday has been canceled. Dr. Matt Pierce found out Friday. Several district and administrative officials have been asked to quarantine as well. Pierce says
Marshfield Police Engage in Potential Standoff
Police in Marshfield are engaged in a possible standoff in Marshfield. Officers from the Marshfield police department have surrounded an apartment near downtown. Local witnesses say the officers have been there since 10 a.m.
Missouri Department of Conservation Asks Public to Stay “Bear Aware”
The Missouri Department of Conservation is warning the public to be “Bear Aware.” The American black bear has been growing in population here in Missouri, and with that growth, interaction with people becomes more likely. The Department
Cardinal’s Game Cancelled for Second Day in a Row
Positive coronavirus tests within the Cardinal’s organization has frozen games between them and the Milwaukee Brewers for the second straight day. Between 4 and 6 new players have tested positive for the coronavirus. Cardinal players are quarantined
Twenty-One Die in Joplin Nursing Home, CEO Says Outbreak is Now Under Control
Twenty-One people have died in a nursing home in Joplin after an outbreak of COVID-19 at the facility. Fifty-four staffers at the Spring River Christian Village nursing home tested positive for the virus, as well as 73
Absentee Voting on Saturday
Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller is reminding Greene County Voters that if you cannot go to your regular polling place on August 4th, you can vote absentee tomorrow. From 9 am to 1 pm, you will be
