Family Autopsy Says Floyd Asphyxiated Under Pressure

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The family of George Floyd says an independent autopsy has found that he died of asphyxiation from sustained pressure on his back and neck. Floyd  died a week ago after a white Minneapolis officer

Birthplace Of Route 66 Festival Canceled

Springfield’s Birthplace of Route 66 Festival has been canceled because of COVID-19. This year’s festival was supposed to take place August 14 and 15. Here’s more from the city of Springfield: The steering committee for the Birthplace

Parson Addresses Civil Unrest, COVID-19

Governor Parson plans to hold a press conference today at 2 p.m. to address civil unrest across the state connected to the death of George Floyd. Parson will also discuss budget cuts and the latest on COVID-19

Springfield City Council To Condemn Death Of George Floyd

Springfield City Council will take up a resolution tonight condemning the actions of Minneapolis Police in the death of George Floyd. You can see the resolution below: The recent actions by police officers in Minneapolis that caused

Storm Chances Return Wednesday

Our break from the rain continues Monday and Tuesday, but the National Weather Service says a few strong to severe thunderstorms may roll in by Wednesday. Up to quarter size hail and an isolated damaging wind gust

Nixa City Hall Vandalized During Weekend

Police in Nixa responded to a call of vandalism at Nixa City Hall after a side of the building was spray painted over the weekend. George Floyd’s name, who died in police custody last week, was painted