“Mega Vaccine Event” Vaccinates Over 6,000; Vaccinations Beat Records Friday
Over 6,000 people were vaccinated Thursday and Friday at the Mega Vaccine Event hosted by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department and Missouri State University. The event was completed with the support of over 9 major university and
Walnut Grove Recount Shows Taxy Levy Fails, Other Races Were Also Impacted
A tax levy for the purpose of helping Walnut Grove renovate its school buildings has failed for the third time. On election night, the results came out 189 to 188, with 189 opposed. The vote was close,
Severe Weather Possible Through Tonight
The National Weather Service says severe storms will develop along the Missouri and Arkansas line this afternoon. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for areas along and south of I-44 until 8 p.m. Friday night. A
Missouri Opens Up COVID-19 Vaccines To Those 16 And Older
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Everyone 16 and older in Missouri is now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. State officials had announced last month that that vaccines would be opened to everyone old enough to receive one on April
Nixa Plans To Expire Mask Ordinance At End Of Month
Nixa plans to let its face mask ordinance expire on April 30. Businesses will be allowed to require masks if they want. Mayor Brian Steele says by April 30, enough people will have been vaccinated to protect
Day 2 Of Mass Vaccination Event In Springfield
This is day two of a mass vaccination event at Hammons Student Center on the Missouri State campus in Springfield. Day ✌️ of the COVID-19 vaccine mega event is here, and we hope it’s even more mega-ier
Prince Philip, Husband Of Queen Elizabeth II, Dies At 99
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died. He was 99. Philip spent a month in hospital earlier this year before being released on March 16 to return
Police Release Name of Victim, Suspect After Shooting In Springfield
Springfield Police have identified both the victim and suspect in a deadly shooting Thursday morning at Main and Central in Springfield. The victim has been identified as Dominique Lucious, a 26-year old transgender female from Springfield. Police
Top Missouri Lawmaker Ok With Not Paying For Medicaid Expansion
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s top Republican senator says he’s OK not paying for Medicaid expansion. Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz on Thursday told reporters he won’t advocate to include money for the program in
No One Voted In One Small Jasper County Town Tuesday
LA RUSSELL, Mo. (AP) — Most local elections in April attract low voter turnout. But the small southwest Missouri town of La Russell set a new low, when not one of the town’s 70 residents voted in
