West Plains Receives Federal Funding For Railroad Overpass
The city of West Plains has received $2.5 million in federal funds to build a railroad overpass on Highway 160 near Howell Creek. The overpass will increase motorist safety, and is estimated to cost around $9.7 million.
Congressman Billy Long To Hold Fundraiser At Mar-A-Lago
Congressman Billy Long says he will be holding a fundraiser event at the golf resort of former President Donald Trump in Florida. Representative Long, a fifth time representative for southwest Missouri, says he will be holding the
Officials Warn of Possible Legionnaires’ Disease Exposure
MACON, Mo. (AP) — State and local health officials are warning of a potential for Legionnaires’ disease exposure at a hotel in Missouri. Two people were diagnosed with the severe form of pneumonia after using the hot
Teen Charged in Fatal Shooting of Lyft Driver in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A 17-year-old whose email address linked him to a series of ride-share carjackings was charged Saturday with fatally shooting a Lyft driver in St. Louis. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Torian Wilson
One Dead in Southeast Missouri After Vehicle Found Submerged in Water
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a person found inside a submerged vehicle in southeast Missouri has died. Cape Girardeau Fire Chief Randy Morris said a passerby spotted the tail-end of a vehicle sticking out of
Missouri Prepares To Launch New Vaccine Ad Campaign
Missouri is preparing to launch a $5 million ad campaign to urge residents to get the coronavirus vaccine as appointment times begin to go unfilled in some places even though the state expanded eligibility to everyone age
Springfield Bomb Squad Gives All Clear After Bomb
Springfield Bomb squads have found no explosives after responding to a potential bomb in Lamar Friday morning. A man entered a Casey’s General Store around 7:30 in the morning, claiming he had a bomb in his car,
College Of The Ozarks Sues Over Biden Order On Dorms, Showers
College of the Ozarks is suing the Biden administration over an order requiring religious schools to open up their dorms and showers to the opposite sex. The lawsuit challenges a directive from the Department of Housing and
Woman Arrested After Pursuit Ends In Springfield
A woman is in the Christian County jail after a pursuit Thursday night across two counties. The Christian County Sheriff says deputies got a call that a woman was threatening another woman with a gun near Highway
House Bill Would Let Students Enroll In Other Public Schools
The Missouri House is considering a bill that would allow students to enroll in schools that are outside their local district. State Representative Brad Pollitt is the bill’s sponsor. He says it’s a step in the right
