7-Year-Old Dead After Crash in Laclede County
A boy is dead and three are injured after a car crash in Laclede County Sunday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the car went off the right side of I-44 near exit 135 to Sleeper.
Missouri Bill Slows Sunshine Law Requests in Order to Ease Pressure on Governments
A bill passed by the Missouri House could delay open-records requests. The bill, now headed to the Senate, pauses open-record requests when public agencies are closed. It passed 149-1. It aims to ease pressure on agencies during
Frozen Pipes, Electric Woes Remain as Cold Snap Eases Grip
DALLAS (AP) — Higher temperatures are spreading across the southern United States, bringing some relief to a region weary of winter. The region faces a challenging clean-up and expensive repairs from days of extreme cold and widespread
Over 91,000 Megawatt Hours in Seven Days; White River Power, and Table Rock Lake, Help During Southwest Power Pool Energy Crisis
Table Rock Dam, Bull Shoals Dam, and others, worked around the clock to provide extra power to the Southwestern Power Pool at a time of crucial need, in some cases generating more than capacity. Over 91,000 Megawatt
Mostly Drizzle on Sunday, Small Chance of Freezing Drizzle
The National Weather Service says not much is expected with upcoming rainy weather. Drizzle is expected, mainly after noon on Sunday. The National Weather Service is expecting overall milder temperatures in the next few days. They say
Springfield’s Largest Teachers’ Union Endorses Three Springfield School Board Candidates
The Springfield National Education Association, or the largest teacher union in the city, has announced support for three candidates running for the public school board. Those candidates are Maryam Mohammadkhani, Danielle Kincaid, and Scott Crise. They are
President Biden Declares Major Disaster in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The extreme winter weather that left residents of Texas and other Southern states shivering through an unseasonal cold spell is testing President Joe Biden’s disaster management skills. The White House announced Saturday that Biden
Job Fair Being Held Next Week For Amazon Center In Republic, Facility In Springfield
The Missouri Job Center on East Sunshine in Springfield is holding a two day job fair for the new Amazon distribution center in Republic or the AMXL facility in Springfield. It will be Feb. 23 and 24.
CoxHealth Rescheduling Meyer Center Vaccination Clinics
CoxHealth is moving around vaccination clinic dates at the Meyer Center because of weather-related shipping delays. The clinic Feb. 20 has been moved to Saturday, Feb 27. The clinic on Monday, Feb. 22 has been rescheduled for
Missouri State Refunding $1.9 Million To Students In Some Fall 2020 Semester Online Courses
Missouri State undergrad students enrolled in various online classes this past Fall 2020 semester will receive partial refunds. The Springfield campus will dish out 1.9 million dollars in remaining money from CARES act funds for the reimbursements.
