Two Killed In Crash Near Mt. Vernon
A wrongway driver caused a crash that killed two people Wednesday morning. The Highway Patrol says 67-year-old David Galer from Pierce City was going the wrong way on I-44 east of Mount Vernon when his pickup hit
Springfield Police Working Homicide Near Main And Central
Springfield Police are working a homicide. A woman was reportedly found with a gunshot wound at some apartments near Main and Central. Police are still looking for the suspect.
Missouri Senate Votes To Ban Vaccine Passports
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican–led Senate on Wednesday voted to ban so–called vaccine passports in the state. Senators voted 26–7 in favor of a wide–ranging bill that includes a ban on vaccine passports to travel in
Where To Park For Today’s Mass Vaccination Event In Springfield
People wishing to get the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine can get the one dose shot during a mass vaccination event from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 8th and 9th. Health officials will give out
Voters Approve More Money For Local Fire Departments
Some local fire departments are getting some help from the people they serve. Voters approved ballot issues on Tuesday for firefighters in Halltown, Marshfield, and the Central Taney County fire department. But voters said no to more
Missouri Senate Passes Opioid Database Bill
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is one step closer to joining 49 other states in creating a database so doctors can catch possible opioid misuse. The Senate voted 20-12 in favor of the Republican-sponsored bill, with 11
Springfield Company Lands Deal On “Shark Tank”
A Springfield based company has landed a six figure deal after appearing on the ABC show “Shark Tank.” StepNpull, the Springfield Missouri-based manufacturer of market-leading foot-operated door openers, landed the deal on Friday’s episode. Mike Sewell entered
UPDATE: Severe Storms Possible Today
The National Weather Service says strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon through about 4 p.m. The best chance for those storms will be along and east of Highway 65. Strong to severe storms possible over
Use Taxes Fail In Several Communities
Voters in six communities turned down use taxes on Tuesday. Those issues failed to pass in Mansfield, Mountain Grove, Norwood, Rockaway Beach, Rogersville and Wright County. Voters in McCord Bend said yes to a use tax.
Branson Elects Larry Milton New Mayor
Voters in Branson have elected a new mayor. Larry Milton won with 52% of the vote over former mayor Karen Best (23%), current Mayor Edd Akers (24%), Amber Thomsen (0.81%), and Marshall Howden (0.67%). In 2019, Milton
