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