Record Number Of COVID Patients In Hospital ICUs

(AP) — Missouri hospitals are filling to the brim with COVID-19 patients, and so are their intensive care units, which are treating a record number of patients. Information posted Friday on the state health department’s coronavirus dashboard

Missouri State Fair Returns

The Missouri State Fair is back after being shutdown last year because of the pandemic. The fair runs through August 22. Each day of the fair has different themed discounts and activities. The fair is in Sedalia

14 States Join College Of The Ozarks Fight

Fourteen states, four organizations, and three universities are joining the court fight started by College of the Ozarks against a Biden administration directive. The college sued over a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirement that

Drowning At Stockton Lake

A man from Oronogo has drowned in Stockton Lake. Stephen Courtney was 51. The Highway Patrol says he was wading in the water when he stepped into a deep area and went under.

Fatal Crash In Mt. Vernon

A crash on I-44 in Mt. Vernon leaves one woman dead. Troopers say Demitra Montz from Miller died when her SUV ran off an off ramp and rolled over. Montz was 45.

Possible Human Remains Could Be Missing Couple

Ozark Police say human remains found in a field this week could belong to a couple reported missing two years ago. A farmer found the remains Wednesday on West Longview Road. Police say they could be a

Nixa Lawmaker’s Trial Postponed Until 2022

The federal trial for a state lawmaker from Nixa has been postponed until next year. State representative Tricia Derges is facing federal fraud charges. Federal prosecutors say she lied about stem cell treatments at her healthcare clinic

COVID Booster OK’d For Those With Weak Immune Systems

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators have authorized an extra dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in people with weakened immune systems to better protect them from the virus. The announcement Thursday by the Food

Police Say Missing Man Has Been Found

Springfield Police say a man who was last seen earlier this week has been found safe. Marteze Ward was reported missing Monday night. Police say foul play was not involved. LOCATED: Marteze “Tez” Ward After detailed tips