Gragg Runs For State House, Challenging Tricia Derges
A Christian County businessman is running for the 140th state house seat, challenging State Representative Tricia Derges in the Republican primary. Jamie Ray Gragg owns Ozark Mountain Tops and Artworks. He also worked as an executive at
Free COVID-19 Test Sites In Springfield, Marshfield
The state health department is offering free drive-thru COVID testing on Tuesdays in Springfield and Wednesdays in Marshfield. The Springfield test site is at College and Grant on the parking lot of Mothers Brewing Company. It’s open
Two Arrested For Assaulting Springfield Police Officer
Springfield Police say two men are under arrest after assaulting an officer early Sunday morning. Police say an argument broke out between two groups near Patton and Walnut at 1:30 Sunday morning. When trying to break up
CoxHealth Bracing For Another Wave Of COVID Patients
CoxHealth CEO Steve Edwards says in a recent update that multiple hospitals are bracing for another wave of COVID-19 patients over the next 4-6 weeks. Edwards says that projections estimate a peak of 220-320 patients at CoxHealth
Missouri Lawmakers Set to Debate State Employee Raises
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s administration is set to open debate on increased spending this year for state employee pay and other services. The Republican governor proposes adding $91 million in additional spending
Missouri Man Who Killed, Buried Wife Sentenced to 28 Years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a Missouri man to 28 years in prison for the 2019 killing of his wife, whose body he buried in a state park and whose death he misled the
Hate Crimes Trial in Arbery Killing Will Put Racism Up Front
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The three white men sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery will soon face standing trial a second time. Father and son Greg and Travis McMichael and their neighbor,
Greene County Has Booster Shots Available For Kids 12-15
If you have a child between the ages of 12 and 15, they can now make an appointment to get their COVID-19 booster shot. The CDC and FDA approved booster eligibility earlier this week. Kids ages 5-11
UPDATE: Freezing Drizzle Possible Saturday Morning
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for 4 a.m. to noon Saturday for counties south and east of Springfield. Here are the times the freezing drizzle will impact the region.
Springfield Has More Charged In Riot Than Other Missouri Cities
The Springfield area has more people charged in connection with the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot than any other city in the state. That includes St. Louis and Kansas City. KY3 says Springfield has seven cases, St.
