Missouri Hospitals Ask Staff, Administrators For Help
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hospitals across Missouri are asking staff members and administrators to take on additional duties to help deal with the current surge in COVID-19 patients. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that hospital employees are
Pineapple Whip Open For Whip Solstice
The Pineapple Whip stand in Springfield is open for its 8th annual Whip Solstice. The South Campbell location just north of Krispy Kreme includes a drive-thru. Press Release Springfield’s own Pineapple Whip is pleased to announce the
Winter Storm Could Bring Snow, Ice To Ozarks
Another winter storm is headed right for the Ozarks. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Tuesday night through Thursday night. The National Weather Service says some places could get more than six inches of snow,
Record Attendance At Missouri’s State Parks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — State parks in Missouri are proving to be more popular than ever, with record numbers of visitors. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 22.5 million people visited Missouri state parks in 2021,
Rams, Bengals Meet In Super Bowl
(AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals were the NFL’s worst team two years ago. Now they’re headed to the Super Bowl to play the Los Angeles Rams in the Rams’ home stadium. Matching the biggest comeback in an
Mistakes Cost Chiefs 3rd Straight Super Bowl Trip
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs had 13 seconds they’d rather forget late in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC title game. Kansas City had the ball at the Bengals
Nearly 200 COVID-19 Patients Across All CoxHealth Hospitals in Southwestern Missouri
In record-setting month for admissions, CoxHealth reports that it is currently treating 197 COVID-19 patients. The previous record was set in the summer of 2021, at 187 during the peak of the Delta variant of the virus.
Former Deputy Accused of Stealing Prescription Drugs
HILLSBORO, Mo. (AP) — A former deputy in suburban St. Louis is accused of using his position to steal prescription drugs. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department said Friday that its former deputy, 35-year-old Michael Filsinger of Arnold,
Man Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting In Springfield
Springfield Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting where a woman and her children were being held inside an apartment by a man with a gun. Police say it happened Friday night in the 1000-block of East McDaniel.
Texas Fast Food Chain Whataburger Considers Two Springfield Locations
After announcing one Whataburger restaurant in Republic and submitting a building permit in Ozark, the Texas chain is considering two Springfield locations. The City of Springfield is aware of two locations that are under consideration: 3880 West
