Sheriff Needs Help Identifying Woman Killed On I-44
The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in identifying a woman killed over the weekend. On Saturday, investigators say a woman jumped in front of a vehicle on I-44 east of Mt. Vernon. The
Heavy Rain, Isolated Severe Storms Possible Today
We could see some isolated strong to severe storms across the Ozarks today. There’s another chance for severe weather tomorrow west of Highway 65. And there’s a chance for storms on Sunday. Three to five inches of
Health Department: Don’t Travel Over Spring Break
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is urging people not to travel over spring break. Health officials are concerned about preventing the spread of COVID-19 – especially new variants of the virus. If you do travel, they say
Poll: 1 In 5 In US Lost Someone Close In Pandemic
WASHINGTON (AP) — About 1 in 5 Americans say they lost a relative or close friend to the coronavirus. A year into the pandemic, a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds
President Biden Holds First Prime-Time Address Tonight
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address since taking office to steer the nation toward hope in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Biden’s aim is to usher the nation into the
House Votes To Make It Tougher To Change Constitution
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Republican-led Missouri House has voted to make it harder to amend the state Constitution. Lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a proposal to require a two-thirds majority vote to change the Constitution. Currently,
Senate Backs Raising Gas Tax
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators have given initial approval to a gas tax hike, despite Republican division over tax increases. The bill would raise Missouri’s gas tax of 17 cents per gallon for the first
Congress OKs $1.9 Trillion Virus Relief Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has sent President Joe Biden the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The House approved the bill Wednesday over solid Republican opposition in a vote that gives the new president and Democrats a
Four COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Greene County
Four people in Greene County have died over the past week from COVID-19. The death toll has now reached 421 since the pandemic began. We are saddened to announce the deaths of four Greene County residents from
Over 100 Charges Filed Against Circle Of Hope Girls Ranch Owners
LIBERTY, Mo. (AP) — The owners of a former reform school in southwest Missouri are facing more than 100 charges alleging they abused girls at the facility. Boyd and Stephanie Householder, who operated the Circle of Hope