Nixa Utilities Crews Restore Power For Hurricane Victims
Nixa Utilities has sent four line workers to help restore power to people affected by Hurricane Ida. Crews were first sent to Alexandria, Louisiana, before being released and sent to help in Lorman, Mississippi. 32 line workers
Defense: Dismiss Federal Charges Against Patricia Derges
Defense attorneys for a doctor and state lawmaker from Nixa have filed a motion to dismiss federal charges against her. Dr. Patricia Derges is charged with lying about stem cell treatements at her health clinic and illegally
St. Louis, Jackson County Extend Mask Mandates
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Two of Missouri’s largest jurisdictions on Monday approved extensions of their mask mandates and another Kansas City health care system mandated COVID vaccinations for employees, as COVID-19 continues to cause a big spike
20 States Sue Over Biden Admin School, Work LGBT Protections
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Attorneys general from 20 states sued President Joe Biden’s administration Monday seeking to halt directives that extend federal sex discrimination protections to LGBTQ people, ranging from transgender girls participating in school sports to
Hurricane Ida Traps Louisianans, Shatters The Power Grid
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rescuers in boats, helicopters and high-water trucks brought hundreds of people trapped by Hurricane Ida’s floodwaters to safety Monday and utility repair crews rushed in, after the furious storm swamped the Louisiana coast
Last Troops Exit Afghanistan, Ending America’s Longest War
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final
Prosecutor Files Motion To Exonerate Missouri Man
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri prosecutor has filed a motion asking a judge to exonerate a man who has been imprisoned for four decades for a triple murder that she and many others do not believe
Hurricane Damage Could Leave New Orleans Without Power For Weeks
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans residents faced a massive cleanup effort and possibly weeks without power. Whole toppled trees blocked streets, pulled down power lines, covered yards and damaged homes. With power likely to be out for
Pentagon: ‘Still Time’ To Get Americans Out Of Afghanistan
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon says it remains prepared to airlift more Americans from the Kabul airport, even as the evacuation winds down. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby told reporters Monday “there is still time” for remaining Americans
Woman Dies After Assault In Springfield
A woman has died after she was assaulted at a home in north Springfield. Police were called to the home in the 200-block of West Atlantic Saturday. They found a woman with critical injuries. KY3 reports police
