Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Works, Not As Strong As Others
(AP) — Johnson & Johnson says its vaccine appears to protect against COVID-19 with just one shot. It’s not as strong as some two-shot rivals but still potentially helpful for a world in dire need of more
Sanders Raises Over $1 Million In Race For Governor
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders’ campaign says she has raised more than $1 million in the first four days of her candidacy for Arkansas governor. Sanders’ campaign announced the fundraising
Governor Parson Signs Executive Order, Creating Office Of Childhood
Governor Parson has signed an executive order creating the Office of Childhood. The new office will combine the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Social Services. Parson
FBI Arrests Man In Springfield Connected To Capitol Building Riots
The FBI says special agents and Springfield police have arrested one man in connection to the riots at the Capitol building. Today FBI & officers w/ @SGFPolice arrested Zachary Martin, of Springfield on federal charges of restricted
Mass Vaccination Sites Held In Douglas, Dent Counties In February
With help from the Missouri National Guard, the health departments in Douglas and Dent county will set up mass COVID-19 vaccination sites in February. Douglas County will hold its site on February 6 from 8 a.m. to
State Auditor Galloway Set To Start Dade County Audit
State Auditor Nicole Galloway has started an audit of Dade County. The audit is part of a regular schedule. The county’s last audit was in May of 2018, when the county received an overall rating of “poor”.
Springfield Municipal Court Resuming Normal Operations Monday
Starting Monday, Feb. 1, the Springfield Municipal court will resume normal operations. The court says it is taking measures to prevent COVID-19 exposures. The court will not allow anyone to enter the courthouse if they have: Traveled
Blunt, Hawley Reintroduce Duck Boat Legislation
Missouri Senators Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley have reintroduced legislation to improve the safety of duck boats. 17 people died in 2018 when a Ride the Ducks boat sank on Table Rock Lake near Branson. The Senate
Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Branson
A pedestrian has died after she was hit by a vehicle in Branson. It happened near Highway 165 and Luster. Police say the woman was from Taney County. She was 78. Her name has not been released.
State Lawmakers Get Vaccine Doses Meant For Others
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri legislators and members of their staffs have received initial doses of the coronavirus vaccine that were intended for other state employees, a mistake that one lawmaker called “emblematic” of the problems
