Hotspot Advisory For Southwest Missouri
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services says there’s a hotspot advisory for several counties in Southwest Missouri because of a surge in COVID-19 cases. It includes Greene, Jasper, McDonald, Newton, and Barry counties. The city
COVID-19 Cases Numbers Soar Across Ozarks
The delta variant continues to take its toll on the Ozarks. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says there were 405 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday. Yesterday, 405 individuals tested positive for COVID-19, bringing our average number of
Apartment Fire In West Springfield
Some damage, but no injuries after an apartment fire this morning in Springfield. It happened around 6:30 a.m. near Walnut and Broadway. KY3 reports two adults and a baby made it out safely. The fire was in
Vaccine Clinic Today At Springfield Fire Station
You have several more chances to get the COVID vaccine this week. There’s a free clinic going on today at Springfield Fire Station #1 at 720 East Grand. It’s from 1 p.m to 4 p.m. There are
Missouri Governor OKs Police Chokehold, Accountability Bills
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed bills that would increase police accountability, limit the use of officer chokeholds and, critics say, shield police while ramping up penalties for protesters. One measure puts
After Abuse Claims, Parson OKs Missouri Boarding School Law
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed legislation for greater oversight of unlicensed residential care facilities for children following allegations of long–running abuse at some boarding schools. The new law requires directors
Health Officials Want COVID-19 Alternative Care Site
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department, along with the Office of Emergency Management have submitted a request to the state department of health for a COVID-19 Alternative Care Site. The request in coordination with CoxHealth, Mercy, and Jordan
Merriam Village Man Pleads Guilty To Charges Related To Sexual Assault, Child Pornography
A man from Merriam Village has pleaded guilty in federal court on charges surrounding sexual assault and child pornography. Mark John Millman faced one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of receiving and
Deadly Shooting Outside Walmart Neighborhood Market In Springfield
A man is dead after a shooting Wednesday at the Walmart Neighborhood Market near Glenstone and Bennett. Tanner L. Stichka, 33, from Springfield, died from his wounds. It happened during the noon hour. Police have arrested the
More Vaccine Clinics Today, This Week
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says several free vaccine clinics are going on again today. There’s one at the Westside Health Department in Springfield until 2 p.m. James River Church in Ozark is hosting one until 2
