Groups Warn Limits On Race Education Would Include Holocaust
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Civil rights leaders on Monday warned Missouri lawmakers that attempts to ban critical race theory in schools could scare educators away from teaching about the Holocaust. Rabbis, teachers and others testified during an
Joplin Reports Five More COVID-19 Deaths; 160 Total
Health officials in Joplin are reporting five more deaths from COVID-19. The city says the total number of victims from the Coronavirus since the pandemic began as risen to 160. The latest victims were two men, ages
Springfield Mayor Makes Remarks Following FDA Approval Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Springfield-Greene County health officials are hoping more people will get vaccinated for COVID-19 following the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Mayor Ken McClure issued a statement. Press Release “Today, the authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
School Bus Delays Expected In Springfield
The Springfield School District says there could be some delays for the afternoon bus ride home. Bus drivers will do full roster checks for the first three days of school to make sure kids are on the
CoxHealth Requires Staff To Get COVID Shot
CoxHealth says it will require all staff members to get the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine by October 15. Nearly 70-percent of Cox employees are vaccinated, including more than 90-percent of its doctors. President and CEO
Missing Woman Found Safe In A Field
A missing woman with dementia has been found safe in a field. Dawn Henderson, 70, was located by a helicopter Monday morning. Greene County deputies search by air and on the ground say a helicopter noticed a
FDA Gives Full Approval To Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision on Monday may help lift public confidence in vaccinations as the nation battles the most
Man Shot, Springfield Police Looking For Shooter
A man is recovering after he was shot in the leg overnight in Springfield. Police say it happened as two men were arguing near Cherry and National. KY3 reports police are looking for the shooter.
Lockwood Man Dies In Dade County Crash
The Highway Patrol says a man from Lockwood has died in a crash in Dade County. Troopers say Jody Miles, 65, was driving on Highway 160 when he lost control of his pickup. It ran off the
One Dead After Motorcycle Crash on Chestnut and Airport Boulevard
Springfield Police say one man is dead after a crash on West Chestnut and Airport Boulevard this week. Tyler Dooly, a 40-year-old man from Willard, was identified and confirmed dead on Thursday. Police investigators say Dooly was