Missouri Bill To Block COVID-19 Lawsuits Hits Snag
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri bill to shield businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits failed in committee this week, casting doubt on its chances of passing this year. A House committee voted the Senate bill down Monday.
Man Sets House On Fire After Long Standoff
A man is in custody after a long standoff at a home near Scenic and Elm in Springfield ended with the home on fire. Greene County Sheriff’s deputies surrounded the home to arrest a man wanted on
NWS Checking Out Possible Tornado Damage
The National Weather Service says there have been no confirmed reports of any tornadoes from Wednesday’s storms. But warning coordination meteorologist Steve Runnels says there have been lots of reports of damage. Runnels says damage has been
Heavy Rain, Flooding Possible Through Thursday Morning
Up to 4.5 inches of rain could fall across the Ozarks Wednesday and Thursday. There’s a Flash Flood Watch thru Thursday morning for most of the KTTS listening area. The National Weather Service says there’s a chance
Missouri House Committee Endorses Gas Tax Increase
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri House committee unanimously endorsed a proposal to increase the state’s gasoline tax. The House Transportation Committee’s vote on Monday sends the measure to the full House, where some Republicans oppose
President Biden To Propose Free Preschool, As Speech Details Emerge
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will call for free preschool for all three- and four-year-old children, a $200 billion investment to be rolled out as part of his sweeping American Families Plan being unveiled Wednesday in
US ‘Real ID’ Deadline Is Now May 2023 Because Of COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans will have more time to get the Real ID that they will need to board a flight or enter federal facilities. The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday extended the Real ID deadline
Construction Industry Hiring Event Set For Wednesday
The Springfield Contractors Association is holding a construction hiring event Wednesday April 28, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Missouri Job Center on East Sunshine. Around 15 companies will be in attendance hiring for a variety
Babysitter In Republic Found Guilty By Judge
A woman in Republic has been found guilty by a judge of abusing or neglecting an infant who was in her care. Prosecutors say Samantha Dillbeck shook the baby but didn’t mean to. The infant had suffered
Kansas Man Charged In Springfield Nightclub Shooting
A man from Coffeyville, Kansas is charged with a shooting outside Zan nightclub Sunday morning in downtown Springfield. 23-year-old Jawaun Thompson says he was acting in self-defense when he shot another man, leaving him in critical condition.
