Missouri Tops 10,000 Deaths From COVID-19

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The death toll from COVID-19 in Missouri has now topped 10,000. The state health department’s coronavirus dashboard on Thursday showed 20 new deaths, bringing the total to 10,002 since the onset of the

Parson Announces $30 Million To Help Fight COVID-19

Governor Parson has announced $30 million dollars to help treat COVID-19 patients as the delta variant spreads across the state. Part of the money will go to hire more staff at hospitals. Some will go to help

Greene County Working On Vaccine Incentive Plan

If you get the COVID vaccine in Greene County, you could win $1,000. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is working on an incentive program called Greene for Vaccine. 57-percent of people in Greene County are not fully

Deputy Director Named New Leader Of Missouri DNR

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The deputy director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is moving up to the lead role with the state agency. Republican Gov. Mike Parson announced Wednesday that Dru Buntin is the

Officials: 82 Greene County COVID-19 Deaths Since July 1

Missouri’s death toll from the delta variant of COVID-19 is rising, especially in the hard-hit southwestern corner of the state. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department announced Wednesday that 82 people have died from COVID-19 since July 1.

Police Look For Missing Man Near Fellows Lake

UPDATE: Springfield Police have provided a new update about a man who has been reported missing. Authorities say Marteze “Tez” Ward was last seen Monday night. Detective believe Ward has left the Springfield area.  ORIGINAL STORY BELOW

82 Dead From COVID-19 Since July 1 In Greene County

Greene County health officials are reporting 24 new COVID-19 deaths. In the last six weeks, 82 people have died. The average age of death from COVID-19 has also dropped from 77 to 59. SGCHD and healthcare partners