Health Leaders Confirm UK COVID-19 Variant (B.1.1.7) in Greene County
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department confirmed Friday that a patient in Greene County tested positive for the UK variant of the coronavirus, called B.1.1.7, in a sample taken at the beginning of March. The B.1.1.7 variant is
Ozark Police On Lookout For Suspect Vehicle In Possible Kidnapping
The Ozark Police Department is asking for the public’s help in tracking a vehicle they believe may be connected to a kidnapping. Officers responded to James River Road in Ozark at 3 p.m. Friday after getting reports
New Clues in Laclede County Homicide Investigation
Laclede County detectives have found new surveillance video they hope will assist in an investigation into a homicide that took place on Walnut Road March 22. Eric Rodriquez, a 46 year old man, was found dead inside
Man Rams Car Into 2 Capitol Police; 1 Officer, Driver Killed
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Capitol Police officer has been killed after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol and then emerged wielding a knife. The suspect died at a
Western Missouri Police Chief Charged With Domestic Assault
HOLDEN, Mo. (AP) — A western Missouri police chief has been placed on leave after being arrested on suspicion of attacking his wife with a hammer. Television station WDAF reports that Holden Police Chief Trent Neal was
Springfield City Council To Vote On Next Recovery Phase Today
The Springfield City Council will vote today to move Springfield into the next phase of its recovery plan. If the council votes yes, the next phase, phase yellow, will start on April 16. The recovery plan requires
Easter Sunrise Celebration Service To Proceed This Year
The Springfield Easter Sunrise service will return this year on the 4th after about 2 years absence. The annual celebration was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, but will resume this year as there are fewer restrictions.
Missouri House Passes Budget Proposal Preventing Pay For Medicaid Expansion
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has voted against paying for Medicaid expansion. The Republican-led chamber on Thursday passed a budget proposal without enough funding to cover more people under the government health care program. Missouri
Branson Starts Online “Report A Road” Program
Branson Public Works and Engineering has launched a new online reporting system for road hazards. That could be things like roadkill, overgrown weeds, pot holes, needed street repairs, etc. The new system could especially help for after-hours
Man From Springfield Charged With Kidnapping, Domestic Assault
A man from Springfield is charged with kidnapping and domestic assault after authorities say he terrorized and threatened a woman for cheating on him. Prosecutors say Steven Tygart asked the victim to meet him at his house
