Republican Jay Ashcroft Won’t Run For U.S. Senate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft says he won’t run for the U.S. Senate. The Republican said in a statement Wednesday that he’ll continue serving as the state’s top elections official. Ashcroft was
U.S. Buying Another 100M Doses Of J&J Vaccine
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is announcing Wednesday the U.S. is buying an additional 100 million doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine. The drugmaker is already obligated to supply 100 million doses to the
NWS: Storms Could Produce Heavy Rain, Chance For Severe Weather
The National Weather Service says severe storms will move into areas northwest of Springfield tonight. Strong to severe storms will be possible across the Ozarks Thursday. But the weather service says widespread severe weather is not expected.
Former Greene County Sheriff John Pierpont Has Died
The law enforcement community is mourning the passing of former Greene County Sheriff John Pierpont. Pierpont, who was born in 1929, died Tuesday. He served as sheriff from 1980 to 2000. Before that, he was the U.S.
Last Day to Register to Vote in April 6th Election
Today is the last day to register to vote for the April 6th General Municipal Election. To register to vote, you can visit the Historic Courthouse off North Boonville, or register at a branch of the Springfield-Greene
Nixa Teen Dies After Falling Off Moving Car
Springfield Police say a teenager from Nixa has died while riding on the hood of a car. Police say it happened March 3 on the top level of the parking garage at 230 North Campbell, near Campbell
Circle Of Hope Girls Ranch Owners Face Abuse Charges
The Missouri Attorney General has filed several charges of abuse against the operators of Circle of Hope Girls Ranch in Cedar County. Authorities arrested Boyd and Stephanie Householder. About two dozen girls were removed from the facility
State Lawmakers Consider Relaxing Immunization Rules
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would relax the rules for immunizations. A House committee debated a proposal Tuesday that would require only students in public schools to have immunizations and
Pastor On Leave After Offensive Sermon On Wives
MALDEN, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri preacher is on leave and seeking professional counseling following a sermon he gave chastising women who “let themselves go” after marriage and holding up former first lady Melania Trump as the
Springfield City Council Considering Next Steps In Road To Recovery
Springfield City Council says the decisions about mask mandates, occupancy limits and more will be determined in part of a 3-phase process in the city’s Road to Recovery. Any decision will be based off these three factors.
