Snow Possible This Weekend
There’s a chance for some accumulating light snow on Saturday. The National Weather Service says it looks like the best chance will be along and east of Highway 65. It’s too early to say how much will
Inflation Hit 7% Last Year, Most Since 1982
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices paid by U.S. consumer jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, gas, rent and other necessities are
Buc-ee’s Convenience Store Coming To Springfield
A 53,000 square foot travel center with 100 gas pumps could be going in soon in northeast Springfield. Texas-based Buc-ee’s wants to build its first location in Missouri at I-44 and Mulroy Road, across the interstate from
Nearly 60 Missouri Police Chiefs Against New Gun Law
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nearly 60 Missouri police chiefs are supporting a lawsuit that raises concerns about a new state law forbidding local law enforcement from enforcing federal gun laws. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the
University Of Missouri Board Rejects Mask Mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The University of Missouri’s governing board has rejected a request from the university system’s president to enact temporary mask mandates on the Columbia campus. Mun Choi, president of the University of Missouri system,
Biden Issues Disaster Declaration After Missouri Storms
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has approved Missouri’s request for a federal disaster declaration after deadly tornadoes and strong winds hit the state last month. The designation allows seven southern Missouri counties to access federal assistance
Missouri State To Require Masking To Start Spring Semester
Missouri State University will begin the spring semester with its masking policy in place. The new semester kicks of January 18. Under the policy, students and faculty will have to wear a mask in classroom buildings. University
Investigation Underway After Bolivar Business Fire Tuesday Afternoon
An investigation is underway in Bolivar after a business caught fire Tuesday afternoon. Crews responded to the building around 2 p.m. near Springfield Road and Highway 83. No one was inside the business when the fire started.
Joplin Father Charged In Shooting Death Of Daughter
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man charged in the death of his 17-year-old daughter shot her after she threw a bottle at him during an argument, police say. Todd Mayes, 59, of Joplin, was charged Monday
Springfield Man Sentenced To Life In Prison In Death Of Baby
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A 29-year-old Springfield man has been sentenced to life in prison in the 2019 death of a 7-month-old baby. The Springfield News-Leader reports that child’s mother and prosecutors asked for the life term before 31-year-old Marc Carrier
