Frerichs Gets Shot At Gold In Steeplechase
Nixa’s Courtney Frerichs will compete for a gold medal Wednesday in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Frerichs finished first in her heat over the weekend, earning her a spot in the final Wednesday morning at 6 a.m. Central time.
Cox Hospital Reports Record COVID Patients
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Springfield hospital reached an unfortunate new record on Sunday when the number of coronavirus patients in its care rose to 187. CoxHealth CEO Steve Edwards urged residents via Twitter to get vaccinated
6 People Indicted in Kidnapping, Death of Missouri Man
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Federal prosecutors have indicted six people in the kidnapping and death of a 41-year-old man whose body was found last year after a police standoff southwest of Joplin. The indictment alleges 48-year-old Freddie
Face Masks Must Be Worn In Springfield Schools
Springfield Public Schools are requiring all students and staff to wear face masks in public buildings. The policy takes place immediately. The district plans to hold in-person classes five days a week. School starts on August 23.
U.S. Court Of Appeals Grants Request In College Of The Ozarks Case
The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted a request to expedite a case filed on behalf of the College of the Ozarks. It comes after a lower court dismissed the college’s challenge from the U.S.
Scattered Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, Low Severe Thunderstorm Risk Saturday Night
The National Weather Service says to expect a scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain Saturday evening. National Weather Service Meteorologist Mark Burchfield says storms will be coming from the north, around the Kansas City area, and move south
Inquest: Violence, Not Suicide, Killed Man at Missouri Party
PARK HILLS, Mo. (AP) — A coroner’s inquest jury says a suburban St. Louis Black man whose death was initially ruled a suicide died from violence. Friday’s inquest into 19-year-old Derontae Martin’s death came after his family
Springfield Lawmakers Announce Vaccine Clinic Saturday
A bipartisan group of Springfield lawmakers are sponsoring a vaccination clinic this Saturday on the campus of Missouri State University. It will be located on parking lot 39 on Walnut Street, south of Kentwood Hall. The clinic
Free Vaccine Clinics Saturday At Springfield Libraries
Two libraries in Springfield are hosting free COVID-19 clinics on Saturday. Press Release COVID-19 vaccine clinics are planned at two Springfield-Greene County Libraries on Saturday, July 31. Springfield-Greene County Health Department staff will administer the two-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccine and
VIDEO: Ozark Empire Fair Begins 85th Year
The Ozark Empire Fair is in full swing in its 85th year in Springfield. It opened Thursday afternoon. General Manager Aaron Owen says the fair will focus on public safety with hand sanitizer stations and a less
