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Jobless Claims Rise To 770,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week to 770,000, a sign that layoffs remain high even as much of the U.S. economy is steadily recovering from the coronavirus recession. Thursday’s report

States Must Offset Tax Cuts With Own Funds, White House Says

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department says states can cut taxes without penalty from a federal pandemic relief law — so long as they use their own funds to offset those cuts. Republican governors,

Man And Woman Charged With Child Abuse For Zip-Tying Boy To Porch Swing In Freezing Cold

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Multiple felony charges have been filed against a man and woman who are accused of zip-tying a 13-year-old boy to a Springfield porch swing last year on a day when temperatures barely inched

IRS Extends Tax Day Deadline

The IRS will delay the traditional April 15 tax filing due date until May 17 to cope with added duties and provide Americans more flexibility. The IRS announced the decision Wednesday and said it would provide further

Possible Tornado Damage Reported Near Elsey

Possible tornado damage was reported from storms moving through the Ozarks Wednesday afternoon. Several tornado warnings were issued, including ones that may have caused a twister along the Barry and Stone County line. The National Weather Service

Several Hours Of Storms Possible Tonight

The National Weather Service says temperatures will warm up this afternoon, giving us a chance for storms and severe weather. “We’re expecting strong to severe thunderstorms to be ongoing across portions of the area for several hours

Mass Vaccination Event Scheduled In St. Louis

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A large coronavirus vaccination event will be held in St. Louis next week. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday announced the mass vaccination site. The event will be held March 25 and 26

House Fire In Kimberling City Area

Lightning could be to blame for a house fire this morning in Kimberling City. Firefighters with Southern Stone County Fire say storms rolled through the area this morning before the fire started. The two-story home was located

John Deere Reman Adding More Jobs In Springfield

John Deere Reman in Springfield is expanding, adding 130 new jobs. John Deere Reman is the remanufacturing division of Deere and Company. It remanufactures engines, fuel, and electronics components for agriculture and construction. It currently 400 employees