School Tax Issues Pass In Ozarks
Voters in several counties said yes Tuesday to ballot measures for schools. Voters in Dade County passed Proposition CARE, a tax levy increase for Greenfield Schools. Dallas and Webster County voters passed a no-tax increase bond issue
Tourism Taxes Extended In Branson
Two tourism tax issues on Tuesday’s ballot in Branson have passed. The first extends the 4% tax on hotels, attractions and show tickets. The second measure one keeps the 0.5% tax on food and drinks at restaurants.
Here’s Who Won The Springfield Election Races
Votes have been tallied for the April 6, 2021 election in Greene County after 100% of precincts have been reported. Ken McClure will continue as Mayor of Springfield beating Marcus Anton with 65.745 of the vote. The
Webster County Arrests Four In Connection To Vandalism Of Historic Elkland Church
Authorities have arrested four in connection to vandalism at the Pleasant View Church in Elkland this weekend. Sheriff Roye Cole says the vandalism was connected to a larger string of vandalisms in the neighborhood, including smashed mailboxes
Missouri Attorney General Sues Four Massage Businesses
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said Tuesday his office has sued four massage businesses that he contends solicit prostitution. BREAKING: Today, AG Schmitt filed 4 civil lawsuits against illicit massage businesses in
Health Department IDs Missouri’s First Case Of Virus Variant
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s health department on Tuesday announced it identified the first case of a new vaccine variant in the state. Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services announced a Jackson County resident tested positive
Troopers Identify Woman Killed In Crash North Of Springfield
The Highway Patrol has released the name of the woman who died in a crash north of Springfield. Jessica Simmerman was from Rogersville. She was 31. Troopers say she was riding in an SUV that hit a
Motorcycle Rider Identified In Republic Crash
Republic Police have identified a motorcyclist who died in a crash over the weekend. KY3 reports Steve Hammer was killed in the crash Saturday afternoon near Highway 60 and Harrison Street. Police say a truck pulled out
Navy Medic Goes On Shooting Spree, Later Killed
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a Navy medic shot and critically wounded two people at a Maryland business park before fleeing to the Fort Detrick Army base, where he was shot and killed. Frederick Police Chief
Health Officials, National Guard Urge People To Attend Springfield’s Mass Vaccination Event
The largest COVID-19 vaccination event in the state takes place this Thursday and Friday, April 8 and 9, at Hammons Student Center in Springfield. Colonel Dr. Russell Kohl with the Missouri Air National Guard says health officials
