Branson Face Mask Mandate Expires Friday
Branson’s face mask ordinance will expire on Friday morning at 12:01 a.m. The Branson Board of Alderman voted to move the end date because local vaccination rates are going up and because of a relatively flat trend
Missouri House Lawmaker Accused Of Child Abuse Resigns
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri House leaders on Tuesday said they told law enforcement officials that they’re concerned a resigning lawmaker accused of sexually and physically abusing his children years ago may pose a risk to other
Missouri Mail Carrier Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Woman
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A southwestern Missouri letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service faces charges after police say he sexually assaulted a 78-year-old woman on his route. Mark Poag, 59, was charged Friday with first-degree sodomy,
No Problems With J&J Vaccine At Springfield Vaccination Event
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says there have been no reports of any reactions locally to the Johnson and Johnson vaccine that was given during last week’s COVID-19 two-day mega event. More than 6,100 people got the
Missouri Stops Using Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Missouri has paused the use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine until further notice. It comes after several reports of blood clots in six women in the days after the vaccination. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine was
Ex-Chiefs Assistant Reid Charged With DWI
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid has been charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash that critically injured a young girl. Jackson County prosecutors announced the charges Monday against
House Votes Against Vaccine Passports
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has voted to ban private businesses from requiring proof of vaccination from either employees or customers. House lawmakers voted 88-56 Monday to tack the provision on another bill. There
U.S. Recommends ‘Pause’ For J&J Vaccine
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration says it expects a short pause of Johnson & Johnson vaccines while regulators investigate reports of potentially dangerous clots in a small number of patients. Dr. Janet Woodcock, the agency’s
Missouri Attorney General Obtains $20,000 In Restitution Against Springfield Fencing Company
State Attorney General Eric Schmitt has obtained restitution for customers from the owner of a Springfield fencing company. The judgment says Missouri Fence Company LLC owner Justin Schmidt would take upfront deposits but would fail to complete
Missouri House Advances Bill For Guns On Buses, In Churches
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Monday advanced a sweeping firearms bill that would allow concealed guns on public transportation and in churches. The Republican–led House gave the measure initial approval in a voice vote.
