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

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