Least Of These Pantry Provides Nearly Half A Million Pounds Of Food To Families
A food pantry in Christian County has provided nearly a half a million pounds of food in three months to families facing food insecurity. For context, the amount of food provided weighs close to two blue whales,
Hundreds Come Together to Pray for Mark Priebe’s Recovery
Hundreds of people gathered at the J. R. Martin Park in Republic on Wednesday for a prayer meeting for officer Mark Priebe’s recovery. Priebe was pinned between a car and a pylon when a homeless man attempted
Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Ozark
Health officials in Christian County are warning people of a potential COVID-19 exposure. A recently diagnosed patient says they visited the Evolution Fitness center on June 3rd or 4th, the Kum and Go on 21st street on
Boil Order Lifted In Everton
A boil order has been lifted for the city of Everton. The city says it’s safe to drink the water.
Springfield Police Officer Recovering After Spinal Surgery
Springfield Police say Officer Mark Priebe is recovering after he was runover by an SUV outside police headquarters. Surgery to stabilize his spine went well. Priebe suffered multiple rib fractures and a spinal cord injury. Police say
Potential Coronavirus Exposure in Republic, Authorities Say
The Springfield Greene County Health Department is issuing another potential community exposure warning. The newest COVID-19 patient visited the Walmart and Lowe’s in Republic on Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. The Health Department says the risk
Two Workers At George’s Processing Plant Have COVID-19
Two workers at George’s poultry processing plant in Butterfield have tested positive for COVID-19. The Barry County Health Department says the patients don’t live in Barry County. Health officials believe they got sick because of community spread
Woman Drowns in Bull Creek
A woman has drowned in Bull Creek in Taney County. Rita Farrell was using a kayak on Bull Creek when she went over a low water crossing and her kayak capsized. Ferrell was 64 years old.
Homeless Man Told Police “You Guys Knew You Had This Coming”
A homeless man charged with running over a Springfield Police officer outside police headquarters Tuesday told officers “you guys knew you had this coming” when he was pulled from his SUV. Jon Routh is charged with first-degree
CBCO Emergency Blood Drive Continues Wednesday
Local health leaders are urging folks to donate blood, with many types at critical levels of less than a one day supply. Community Blood Center of the Ozarks continues its Bleed Greene Blood Drive through 6 p.m.
