Red Cross Volunteers From Missouri Help Victims Of Ida

American Red Cross volunteers from Missouri are on the ground in Louisiana, helping victims of Hurricane Ida. John Mathews from Columbia has been a Red Cross volunteer for 40 years. He and another volunteer brought an emergency

Missing WWII Soldier’s Remains Identified

The remains of a soldier from Cassville who died in World War II have been identified. Sergeant John V. Phillips, 25, was captured when Japanese forces invaded the Philippines in December, 1941. Intense fighting continued until the

Vaccine Clinic, Job Fair Set For September 9

Thursday, September 9, the Missouri Job Center and Jordan Valley are partnering to host a job fair and COVID-19 vaccine clinic. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and those wanting a vaccine can get

Police In Springfield Identify Two In Fatal Crash

Police in Springfield have identified two people who died in a crash last at Glenstone and Cherry Friday night. Authorities say Felix Gonzalez, a semi-truck driver died at the scene while Amber Kendall died at the hospital.

Convoy Of Hope Handing Out Supplies In Louisiana

Springfield-based Convoy of Hope is in Laplace and Kenner, Louisiana, handing out food, water, tarps and other needed supplies to victims of Hurricane Ida. Spokesman Ethan Forhetz says church volunteers in Laplace started handing out supplies at

Shooting Near Springfield Hotel

Police are investigating a shooting last night in Southeast Springfield. Police say a man was shot Tuesday night while trying to get into the middle of an argument between a man and woman. It happened behind a

Missouri National Guard Helping Hurricane Victims

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is sending about 300 National Guard soldiers to help Louisiana communities battered by Hurricane Ida. Missouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday announced he’s mobilizing soldiers to help with hurricane relief