Mass Vaccination Site Today In Springfield
The National Guard is running a COVID-19 mass vaccination site today at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield. Two-thousand people are getting the shot. A reminder – the state clinic is only open to people who signed
New Information In Fatal Shooting In Nixa
New information in the shooting death of a man in Nixa. Zachary Rice, 41, was found shot to death outside his home. Search warrants say a vehicle drove up behind police on the scene and a man
Senate Approves Coronavirus Spending Bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has approved a budget bill that’s a key step toward fast-track passage of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan without support from Republicans. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the
Missouri Man Faces Federal Charges In Capitol Breach
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A St. Louis-area man is now the third Missourian facing federal charges in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Paul S. Westover of Lake St. Louis made his initial court appearance
Governor Warns Vaccinators: Don’t Go Rogue
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s governor and health director are warning local entities responsible for COVID-19 vaccinations to stick with the state’s priority list or risk losing future distributions. Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday raised concerns about
Missouri House Passes Ban On Federal Gun Laws
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House has passed a bill to ban local police from enforcing federal gun laws. The Republican-led House voted 103-43 in favor of the bill Thursday. The measure would penalize local
Parson Wants To Give State Workers Incentive Pay
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Mike Parson is promoting a plan to pay top state employees incentives for their work. A similar plan was dropped last year after budget writers questioned whether it was legal. Parson’s
State Lawmakers Advance Gun Bill On 2nd Amendment
Missouri lawmakers are advancing a bill to ban police from using federal laws to take away people’s guns. The GOP-led House gave the bill initial approval Wednesday. Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott says some of the language
Springfield Man Sentenced For Airport Threat
It’s four years in federal prison for a man from Springfield who made a threatening phone call at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. Dustin Gowens, 39, was arrested in September 2018 after making a call from a payphone
Chiefs Under Pressure To Ditch Tomahawk Chop
(AP) — Pressure is mounting for the Super Bowl-bound Kansas City Chiefs to end the popular tradition of fans breaking into a “war chant” while making a chopping hand motion designed to mimic the Native American tomahawk.
