Springfield Police Website Section Aimed At Transparency
The Springfield Police Department has created a new section on its website to foster transparency and provide open communication with the community. Where We Stand is dedicated to providing information on Springfield Police policies, tactics, and data
One In Custody After Pursuit In Greene County And Springfield
A man in a stolen pickup is in jail after leading Greene County deputies on a high speed chase Thursday morning. The vehicle was spotted at Farm Road 123 and Highway EE, but the driver took off.
McDonald’s Fundraiser Brings In $10,000 For Officer Mark Priebe
If you gave money at McDonald’s in Springfield and Republic to benefit Springfield Police Officer Mark Priebe, you’re not alone. This week’s fundraiser brought in $10,000 to help Priebe and his family with medical and travel expenses.
Rogersville Police Officers To Be Equipped With Body Cameras
Police officers in Rogersville will soon be using body cameras. The chief says the department has talked about buying them for several years. The city worked with Community Foundation of Rogersville to get a grant to pay
Face Mask Ordinance Fails At Joplin City Council Meeting
People in Joplin will not be required to wear face masks after an ordinance did not pass at a City Council meeting. The proposed requirement lost by just one vote, 5-4. The council unanimously passed a motion
Woman Issues Apology After Viral Video Shows Her Shouting “KKK Belief”
A woman has issued an apology after ‘racist’ comments she made during a Black Lives Matter protest in Branson. Kathy Jenkins, a woman who has gained some online notoriety after video of her spread shouting “KKK Belief”
Almost 300 New COVID-19 Cases In Missouri
The state health department says 291 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Wednesday. Nine more people died. 18,868 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Missouri. 975 people have died.
Two New Cases of COVID-19 Prompt Potential Exposure Warnings
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department reports two new cases of COVID-19, both cases visited public locations and may have exposed people to the coronavirus. On June 16th, both visited Springfield Music from 5:30-8:30 p.m. They then visited
Police Identify Man Killed On West Kearney
Springfield Police have released the name of the man who died after a deadly shooting at a house west of Kearney and I-44 Tuesday. 29-year-old Alexander Goeman was found outside a home. Goeman was from Springfield. A
Taney County Health Department Warns of Series of Potential Community Exposures
The Taney County Health Department alerts the community to several new potential community exposures. The Health Department has confirmed cases 34 through 37, and warns that two COVID-19 positive cases traveled through the county. Patient 37 visited
