Foundation For Springfield Public Schools Adds New Category In Grant Program, Focusing On Mental Health
The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools is adding a new category in its Back To School Grant program. The newest branch is focused on helping students with mental health. The foundation’s executive director hopes the new opportunities
Highway Patrol Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Stone County
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Stone County. Authorities say deputies responded to a call for a stolen truck in Branson West and found one man with a gunshot wound at the
Spring Book Sale Sets Record Number Sales
The Friends of the Library Spring Book sale for the Springfield-Greene County Library District set a new record in sales, raising over $172,000. That’s around $13,000 more than the previous record from the Fall 2020 book sale.
John Deere Reman Holding Hiring Event Saturday
Job seekers can attend another hiring event in Springfield. John Deere Reman is looking to hire full time workers for its location on 4500 East Mustard Way. The job fair will run from 9 a.m. to 1
Parking Prices High Again Around Hammons Field
Parking at two spots near Hammons Field will cost $20 for Springfield Cardinals games this year. Atrium Hospitality and JD Holdings own the lot south of the stadium and the parking garage southwest of the stadium. The
Mercy Offers Walk-In COVID-19 Clinic
Mercy says it has enough of the Pfizer vaccine to offer walk-in vaccinations Monday through Friday. The vaccine will be available at the Mercy clinic south of National and Republic Road from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Greyhound Opens New Bus Station In Springfield
Springfield’s Greyhound bus station has moved from East Kearney to the west side of town. KY3 reports that buses are now leaving from the Arna’s Food Mart location near Chestnut and I-44. The company says it will
Severe Storms, Tornadoes Possible Tonight
The forecast calls for severe storms tonight with a chance for tornadoes. Severe storms will be possible, mainly this evening, between 6PM and Midnight as capping weakens. If storms can develop this afternoon the may become severe.
Vaccination Rates Vary Widely Across Missouri, Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vaccination rates vary widely across Kansas and Missouri as officials work to persuade more people to get the coronavirus shots. Statistics on the vaccination campaign show some communities making good progress distributing
Marian Days Canceled Again
CARTHAGE, Mo. (AP) — A gathering that traditionally has drawn tens of thousands of Vietnamese Catholics from across the U.S. to southwest Missouri has been canceled for a second straight year because of the pandemic. The Joplin
