Missouri Joins States Targeting Russia’s War Against Ukraine
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri officials are joining a growing contingent of states targeting Russia over its war against Ukraine. Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe on Wednesday called upon Missouri retailers to pull Russian-made products from their
Charges Filed In High-Speed Pursuit Through Springfield
New charges have been filed against a man who led authorities on a high-speed chase Tuesday throughout Springfield. Johnnie Coffer was charged with vehicle hijacking, resisting arrest and drug possession. Deputies attempted to arrest Coffer on other
Shop Near Aurora Destroyed After Car Inside Catches Fire
Fire crews say a shop building just north of Aurora burned down after a car inside caught on fire. The fire took place on Lawrence County Road 2170 just after noon. There were no injuries. KY3 reports
Missouri Bill Would Allow Hospital Visitors During Pandemics
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri hospitals and nursing homes would have to allow visitors, even during a pandemic, under a bill advanced Wednesday in the Republican-led state House. Lawmakers gave the measure initial approval in a voice
Springfield Church Sends Team To Help Ukrainian Refugees
A church in Springfield is sending a team to help with the refugee crisis stemming from the war in the Ukraine. Volunteers from Ridgecrest Baptist Church, including its senior pastor, will focus on providing immediate care and
Parson Names New Acting Health Director
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has named a longtime state health official as the new acting director of the Department of Health and Senior Services. Parson on Tuesday appointed Paula Nickelson to the
Murder Trial In Camden County Begins After Several Delays
Almost six years after the deaths of two women in Camden, the man charged with their deaths begins his trial. Steven Endsley was charged with first-degree murder after Danielle Smith and her mother Theresa Jackson died in
High-Speed Pursuit Ends With Fugitive’s Arrest
Greene County Deputies have taken a wanted fugitive into custody after a high-speed pursuit through Springfield Tuesday afternoon. Authorities arrived at a location where Johnnie Coffer was located but the suspect and another person left the home
Missouri Mulls Ban On Transgender Athletes In Female Sports
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Tuesday took up a bill to ban transgender girls and women from competing in female only sports, an issue that has become flashpoint this election year. The proposal, debated in
U.S. Senate Candidate Suspended From Twitter
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A U.S. Senate candidate for Missouri says she has no plans to delete a transphobic tweet that violated Twitter’s rules against hateful conduct. Twitter suspended Vicky Hartzler’s personal account on Monday, saying she
