Springfield Civil War Cemetery Vandalized

A Civil War cemetery was vandalized this week in southwest Springfield. Seven headstones were knocked over near West Bypass and Republic Road. A veteran of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek and his family are buried there. KY3

Financial Help Available For Renters Affected By COVID-19

Are you behind on your rent because of the coronavirus pandemic? Financial help is available for people in Missouri. The Missouri Housing Development Commission is partnering with 13 groups across the state to distribute millions of dollars

Hot And Humid Today, Slight Chance For Storms

It’ll be hot and humid for the next couple of days, with heat index values between 95 and 105. Hot and humid conditions will build into the region today. Make sure to take the proper precautions and

Rescue Underway After Miami-Area Condo Collapses

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — A wing of a 12-story beachfront apartment building has collapsed in a town outside Miami, killing at least one person while trapping residents in rubble and twisted metal. Scores of rescuers pulled survivors

Missouri Special Session On Medicaid Funding Begins

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators on Wednesday returned to the Capitol to work out a deal on a critical piece of Medicaid funding that’s entangled in a fight over family planning services. Republican Gov. Mike

Missouri Judge: Medicaid Expansion Unconstitutional

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge on Wednesday ruled that a ballot measure to expand Medicaid is unconstitutional, meaning hundreds of thousands of newly eligible adults won’t be able to access the health insurance program

Head Of St. Louis Pandemic Task Force Being Deployed

St. LOUIS (AP) — Dr. Alex Garza, the head of the St. Louis-area’s pandemic task force, will be deployed to Kuwait in July as part of his military service. Garza, who became known after conducting most public

Jim Bakker, His Church Settle Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Claims

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Jim Bakker and his southwestern Missouri church will pay restitution of $156,000 to settle a lawsuit that accused the TV pastor of falsely claiming that a health supplement could cure the coronavirus. Missouri

Gainesville Man Escapes From Prison

Authorities are looking for a prisoner from Gainesville who escaped while at his work release job at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. Jason Laird, 44, was serving seven years at Tipton Correction Center for burglary, stealing,