Nixa State Lawmaker Asked To Resign
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri state lawmaker indicted on federal fraud charges for falsely claiming a treatment she sold contained stem cells that could help with COVID-19 has been asked to resign. The Missouri House speaker
Senate Advances Bill Limiting Virus-Related Lawsuits
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators have advanced a bill that would shield hospitals, manufacturers and other businesses from lawsuits over alleged wrongdoing during the coronavirus pandemic. Senators gave the measure initial approval Wednesday after hours of
Greene County Sheriff Identifies Body On West Bypass
Greene County authorities have identified a man who was found dead in a field last week near Sunshine and the West Bypass. Greene County detectives say Damon Dumond was from Springfield. He was 37. There were no
Charges In Deadly Pedestrian Crash In Webster County
A woman from Marshfield has been charged with a deadly hit-and-run crash last month that killed a pedestrian in Webster County. Morgan Wright, 26, is charged with leaving the scene of the accident that killed Traten Sherry
New COVID-19 Site In Taney County
A new COVID-19 vaccination site has been set up in Taney County. The new location is the parking lot Branson High School. Health officials say they had to move the vaccination site so more people can get
Nixa Lawmaker Loses Some Power After Indictment
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri state lawmaker indicted on federal fraud charges for falsely claiming a treatment she sold contained stem cells that could help with COVID-19 has been stripped of some of her legislative power.
Biden Talks COVID-19 Aid, Wants Fast Action
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has panned a slimmer, Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan as insufficient. Biden and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday to take
Mass Vaccination Sites In Springfield, Ava Are Full
Governor Parson says the National Guard will run COVID-19 mass vaccination sites this week in Springfield and Ava. But so many people have signed up that both events are full. The state is holding mass vaccination events
Missouri GOP Working To Protect Pre-Existing Conditions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Several Republicans are trying to amend Missouri’s Constitution to ensure people with pre-existing conditions can access health insurance if the Affordable Care Act is undone. The proposals filed Tuesday in the Republican-led
Missing Republic Woman Found Dead
A missing woman from Republic has been found dead. Police say the body of Norma Herbold was found in a field. She was 72. Herbold had Alzheimers and dementia. She walked away from her home Monday night.
