Missouri State Highway Patrol Reports Over 1,000 Traffic Fatalities In 2021
The Highway Patrol is reporting over 1,000 traffic fatalities in 2021, the first time since 2006. 1,004 people were killed in crashes this year, a 3% increase from last year. The Highway Patrol says around two-thirds of
Postal Worker, Two Others Injured In Dog Attack Near Monett
The Highway Patrol is investigating an attack on a postal worker and two other people by three dogs. Troopers say the incident happened outside of Monett around 1 p.m. Tuesday. The postal worker suffered serious injuries and
Former Springfield Public Schools Employee Charged After Making Threats To District
A former employee of Springfield Public Schools has been charged after authorities say he threatened the district. Brian Price has been charged with making first-degree terroristic threats. Investigators say Price was on the phone with a worker
Bond Denied For Agape Boarding School Doctor
A Cedar County judge has denied bond Monday for a doctor charged with child sex crimes. Dr. David Smock, 57, worked at Agape Boarding School in Stockton. He’ll be arraigned on similar charges in Greene County on
Cardinals Cancel Winter Warmup Over Lockout
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have canceled their annual winter warmup promotional event because of Major League Baseball’s lockout. The event, which was scheduled for Jan. 15-17, features players. MLB locked out the
More Snow Possible This Week
There’s another chance for some snow Wednesday night into Friday. Most places will get anywhere from a dusting to less than an inch of snow. The National Weather Service says one to three inches could fall in
St. Louis County Sees Record Daily COVID Infections
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Officials say St. Louis County is reporting record high numbers of new daily COVID-19 infections and St. Louis-area hospitals are treating more confirmed cases than at any time since the pandemic began. County
Wrong-Way Driver Kills Four Near Columbia, Leaves Three Kids Hurt
Four people are dead, including a 10-year-old girl, after a wrong way driver caused a deadly crash near Columbia. It happened on Highway 63 in Boone County. The Highway Patrol says the driver of the car was
Apartment Complex Fire In Springfield Investigated As Possible Arson; Person In Custody
One person is in custody after a fire at an apartment complex in Springfield on New Year’s Day. That fire happened at the 2900 block of East University but was contained to just one unit. Police were on scene for
Mercy Springfield Reminding Community Of Visitor Policy With Rising COVID-19 Cases
Mercy in Springfield is reminding those in the area about its visitor policy with COVID-19 cases rising. Staff at the health system will only allow one visitor per patient in all hospitals, clinics or other care facilities. Pediatric
