Four-Alarm Fire Causes Roof Cave-In At Springfield Ski Shack; No One Hurt
A building fire caused a roof to cave in at the Springfield Ski Shack on south Campbell last night. No one was hurt. Firefighters and engines responded just before midnight from Nixa, Battlefield, Republic, and Springfield to
Man From Springfield Charged With Fatally Shooting Man Dating Ex-Girlfriend
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a Springfield man has been charged with fatally shooting a man who was dating his ex-girlfriend. The Springfield News-Leader reports that 22-year-old Zachary Dunbar was charged this week with second-degree murder,
Missouri Coronavirus Rates Tick Up Slightly After Months of Decline
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri’s rate of new coronavirus cases is ticking upward after months of decline. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the state’s coronavirus infection rate has tumbled since the fall, when Missouri hit a
Suspect Who Died In Standoff Identified By Authorities
A suspect who died in an officer-involved shooting in Kimberling City Friday has been identified. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the man was Timothy Jonas Johnson of Kimberling City. He was 33 years old. The standoff
Jordan Valley Health, Springfield-Greene County Health Department Team Up For Next Tier Of COVID-19 Vaccinations Starting Monday
Starting Monday, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department and Jordan Valley Community Health Center will be offering COVID-19 vaccines for essential workers. This marks the transition to Phase 1B of the COVID-19 vaccine plan. The group eligible under
IRS Says New Round Of COVID Relief Payments On The Way
WASHINGTON (AP) — Along with daylight saving time, this weekend could bring Americans fatter bank balances. Officials at the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service say processing the new round of stimulus payments has already begun. The
Nixa Woman Sentenced For Trying To Hit Officer
A woman who was involved in an officer-involved shooting in Springfield back in December gets six years in prison. Maggie Thrift from Nixa pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and tampering with a motor vehicle. Police say she
Victim Hit By Projectile In Battlefield City Park
Battlefield Police say someone was hit by a projectile in the city park Thursday morning. Police are still investigating what hit the person, who was on the running track when it happened between 7 and 7:30 a.m.
Health Officials Look Back On Pandemic Anniversary
It’s been one year since the first COVID-19 death in Greene County. More than 400 people have died so far. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department plans to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. to talk about
Heaviest Rain Expected Today Into Tomorrow
Another day of heavy rain across the Ozarks today. The National Weather Service says up to four inches will fall through Sunday, leading to more flooding. The heaviest rain will fall today into Saturday. We could see
