Nixa Schools Announces Upcoming Virtual Days

The Nixa School District says it will have upcoming virtual days this week and next. Those virtual days will be this Friday, January 28 and Monday, January 31. District leaders say the virtual days will help students and

US Orders 8,500 Troops On Alert Amid Russia Worry

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered about 8,500 U.S. troops on heightened alert, preparing for possible deployment to Europe, if needed, to reassure NATO allies in the face of Russian aggression

NATO Outlines ‘Deterrence’ Plan In Ukraine

BRUSSELS (AP) — Tensions are soaring between Russia and the West over concerns that Moscow is planning to invade Ukraine. NATO outlined a series of potential troop and ship deployments, Britain said it would withdraw some diplomats

Chiefs Beat Bills In OT Thriller

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes found Travis Kelce in the corner of the end zone early in overtime, and the Kansas City Chiefs rallied to beat the Buffalo Bills 42-36 on Sunday night in a

Man Arrested After 100-MPH Chase In Dallas County

A man is in custody after leading Dallas County deputies on a high-speed chase. Alexander Trotter, 24, hit speeds over 100 miles an hour on Highway 65. Deputies say they found meth in his car when they

Parson Wants State Office On Floods, Drought

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson wants to spend $10.4 million to create a new office that would help the state better prepare for floods and drought. Missouri Department of Natural Resources spokeswoman Connie

Police Identify Man Who Died In Custody

Springfield Police have identified a man who died while in custody over the weekend. Police arrested 43-year-old Tymel Bowman from Springfield. He was wanted on an outstanding Greene County warrant for 4th degree assault of a special