Arkansas Fugitive Arrested Near Lampe
A fugitive wanted for firing shots at deputies in Carroll County, Arkansas has been arrested in Lampe. The Stone County Sheriff says Benjamin Reagan was trying to kidnap someone last month when Carroll County deputies arrived. He
Federal Officials Push Back Against Parson’s Comments
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Federal officials are pushing back after Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said he doesn’t want government employees going door-to-door to urge people to get vaccinated. Missouri asked for help last week from nearly
Arkansas Virus Cases Spike More Than 1,200 In One Day
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas has seen its coronavirus cases increase by more than 1,000 for the second day in a row, along with another spike in hospitalizations and deaths. The Department of Health reported 1,210
Tyson Recalls Chicken Linked To Listeria Cases
DEXTER, Mo. (AP) — Tyson Foods is recalling almost 4,500 tons of ready-to-eat chicken products after finding the products may be tainted with listeria bacteria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall Thursday after two consumers
‘Network Security Incident’ Shuts Down Joplin City Computers
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — Joplin officials say a “network security incident” shut down the city’s computer system. The city’s online and phone services were down early Wednesday and were still not operating Thursday afternoon. City spokeswoman Lynn
Showers And Storms Possible This Weekend
Rain will sweep across the Ozarks this weekend. National Weather Service Meteorologist Doug Cramer says a storm like this isn’t normal for this time of year. Cramer says storms will begin Saturday afternoon and into Saturday. The
Governor Against Using Workers To Convince People To Get Vaccine
Governor Parson says he doesn’t think sending government workers door-to-door to coax people into getting the COVID-19 vaccine would be effective. Parson and his wife have both had the vaccine. He’s encouraging people to get theirs. He
Three Men Charged With Murder At Springfield Home
Murder charges have been filed against three men in the February shooting death of 23-year-old Chandler Sweaney in Springfield. Timothy Johnson, Rickey Rose and Paul Morales are charged after Sweaney was shot to death. Court records say
New Law Lets Restaurants Permanently Sell To-Go Drinks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri restaurants will be able to sell to-go cocktails permanently under a new law. Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed the legislation into law. Missouri had eased restrictions on to-go mixed
Sara Walsh Running For Vicky Hartzler’s Seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Republican Missouri House member is entering the race for U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler’s seat. Rep. Sara Walsh on Wednesday announced her candidacy. She’s a 42-year-old Ashland resident. Hartzler is running for U.S.
