2021 Birthplace Of Route 66 Festival Canceled
The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival has been canceled for this summer over COVID-19 concerns. The event was planned for August 13-14 as well as a surprise concert for August 12. The festival steering committee has decided to
MSU Pitcher Selected In MLB Draft
Missouri State Pitcher Hayden Juenger has been drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth-round of the 2021 MLB Draft. The junior became the 19th Bear drafted in the first 11 rounds since 2009. Juenger was selected 182nd
Vaccine Offered In Webster County
Webster County is offering free COVID-19 vaccines this week. Press Release In a continuing effort to provide Webster County residents with multiple options for COVID-19 vaccine and testing opportunities, the Webster County Health Unit, today, announced a
Boy Drowns In Elk River
A boy has drowned after going too far into the water in McDonald County. The Highway Patrol says the 14-year-old drowned in the Elk River in Noel. It’s Troop D’s 10th drowning of the year.
Two People Dead In Hickory County Crash
A couple from Wheatland is dead after a crash on Sunday. Lacy Demier, 79, and Eddie Demier, 77, died when their pickup ran off the road and hit a tree. The Highway Patrol says the crash happened
Mercy Opens Sixth COVID-19 Ward
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Springfield, Missouri hospital has opened its sixth COVID-19 ward as the delta virus variant rages in the state’s southwest region. The Kansas City Star reports Mercy Hospital in Springfield announced the new
Vaccine Clinics Going On This Week
You have several chances this week to get vaccinated against COVID-19. There’s a clinic today at the James River Church West campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lots of opportunities to get your COVID-19 Vaccine this
Motorcycle Rider Dies In Springfield Crash
A motorcycle rider is dead after a crash in Springfield. It happened Sunday afternoon near Kearney and National. Police say he may have been going too fast when his bike collided with a car. The driver of
Evangel Names New President
Evangel University has chosen a new president. Dr. Mike Rakes will be the university’s fifth president. He comes to Springfield after serving as lead pastor at Winston-Salem First (WSF), an Assemblies of God church. Rakes is a
Greitens Rally Includes High-Profile Conservatives
ROBERTSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — Several high-profile conservatives joined former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens at a rally for his Senate campaign. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former New York City Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik joined
