St. Louis County Votes Remove Mandate, Official Insists It Remains
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — St. Louis County’s top elected official insists that a mask mandate remains in place, even though the county commission voted to overturn it. St. Louis County Executive Sam Page said Wednesday that the
Pools Staying Open Longer Because Of The Heat
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is keeping some pools open longer to help people cool off. Press Release The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Greene County through Thursday, July 29. To help residents keep
Extreme Heat Could Last Into The Weekend
We’re in the middle of a dangerous heat wave. There’s an excessive heat warning through Thursday night for counties north and west of Springfield. There’s a heat advisory through Thursday night for the rest of the listening
Health Officials Prioritize COVID-19 Investigations
With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Greene County, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department says it will prioritize its COVID-19 case investigations for those under the age of 12 who aren’t authorized for the vaccine. Other individuals
Mother, Three Children Who Died In Springfield House Fire Identified
Authorities in Springfield have identified the four people who died after a house fire on July 23. Investigators say 40-year-old Marlana Young and her three children, 13-year-old Nevaeh, 11-year-old Raphael and 6-year-old Samantha were taken to local hospitals but
Hospital Morgues Fill As Death Count Climbs In Missouri
(AP) — A Springfield hospital announced Tuesday that it expanded its morgue capacity amid an increase in COVID-19 deaths, while St. Louis began offering immunization incentives for some city employees and the county where Kansas City is
Attorney General: Couple From Reform School Should Be Jailed
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — It was “completely improper” for a judge to release a southwest Missouri couple charged with abusing girls at a reform school from jail, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office said in a court
Man Convicted Of Killing Pregnant Girlfriend In Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Springfield man was convicted Tuesday of killing his pregnant girlfriend and the unborn child. Derik Osborn was found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree domestic assault
Governor Delivers State Of State In Springfield
Missouri Governor Mike Parson is delivering the State of the State address in Springfield. The address is taking place at JQH Arena in Springfield.
Springfield City Employees Must Wear Masks Indoors
All Springfield city employees must now wear masks or other approved face coverings in public spaces while at work. The city manager told Springfield City Council Monday that employees who can prove they’ve been vaccinated can opt
