Detectives Say Several Inmates May Have Helped Two Prisoners Escape Greene County Jail Monday
Greene County Detectives say the two prisoners who escaped the Greene County Jail Monday night were helped by other inmates. Authorities say a fence that Jacob Atkinson and Nathan Sneed escaped through was altered by several inmates
Mercy Springfield Furloughs 700, Cuts Some Jobs Permanently
Mercy Hospital in Springfield has notified the state that it’s furloughing almost 700 employees. Mercy made the announcement Friday in a letter to the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and
Latest State, Greene County Coronavirus Numbers
The latest numbers on the coronavirus pandemic show 686 people have died in Missouri. Nearly 12,300 people have tested positive for the virus. In Greene County, there have been 145 total cases. 125 of those are confirmed,
Community Sampling COVID-19 Testing To Be Held At Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
As part of Gov. Mike Parson’s plan to increase COVID-19 testing by community sampling, many locations will be offering nasal swab tests at no cost to anyone wanting a Coronavirus test. One of those locations is in
Man From Springfield In Custody For Woman’s Death In Marionville
A man from Springfield is in jail on suspicion of first degree murder in the death of a woman from Marionville. The Lawrence County sheriff says deputies were called to a home off Highway 14 north of
Camden County Sheriff Says Not Social Distancing Isn’t a Crime
After video showing partygoers at the Lake of the Ozarks avoiding social distancing, the Camden County Sheriff responds. He says the county is driven by tourism and many businesses are taking guidelines seriously. However, he adds he
UPDATE: Greene County Jail Escapee Back In Custody
UPDATE: The Greene County Sheriff’s Office says inmate Nathan Sneed has been taken into custody by the sheriff’s office Fugitive Apprehension Unit. Sneed was arrested at 11:25 p.m. Monday. Authorities say he manipulated an eight inch section
Missouri Health Director Issues Statement on Social Distancing: “The virus can be transmitted even among those young and healthy”
The Missouri State Health Director, Randal Williams, issued a statement today on social distancing and safety measures during COVID-19. In the statement, Williams says young people are still vectors for spreading the virus, even if they show
Fatal Shooting Near Birch Tree; Shannon County Sheriff Calls It ‘Justifiable’
A shooting death near Birch Tree has the Shannon County Sheriff saying it appears to be justifiable. Saturday night, deputies responded to a call at a home along County Road 464. The sheriff says one man fired
Memorial Day Public Ceremonies Canceled At All State Veterans Cemeteries
Memorial Day ceremonies at all five Missouri State Veterans Cemeteries have been canceled because of COVID-19 concerns. An online statement says the cemeteries will follow CDC and National Cemetery Administration cautionary guidelines on large gatherings. Flags will
