State House Cancels Work Because Of Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House is canceling work next week because of a rising number of coronavirus cases in the Capitol. Republican House leaders announced the decision late Thursday. House leaders didn’t specify how many
Crashes, Slide-offs on Ozark Highways
Emergency crews were busy Friday morning responding to numerous crashes and slide-offs in the Springfield metro area. Traffic came to a standstill on James River Freeway from Sunshine past Highway FF going eastbound as several crashes blocked
President-Elect Releases 1.9 Trillion Dollar Plan
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to end “a crisis of deep human suffering” by speeding up vaccines and pumping out financial help to those struggling with the pandemic’s
Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Plan
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and
Winter Weather Advisory For Much Of The Ozarks
Light snow will fall across the Ozarks tomorrow. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. for Greene County and areas north and east of Springfield. The National Weather Service says most
Vaccine Not Yet Available For High Risk Individuals
Missouri has started the next phase of the vaccination process, starting with shots for first responders, emergency workers, and health care workers who weren’t eligible during the first round. On Monday, people age 65 and older and
Trump Impeachment Trial Could Begin Inauguration Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial could begin at 1 p.m. on Inauguration Day. That would be just as Democrat Joe Biden takes the oath of office, which is typically held a bit after 12
Missouri Makes Coronavirus Vaccine Available For More People
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is opening up COVID-19 vaccines to public safety workers and more health care workers. Missouri on Thursday activated its next stage of the vaccine rollout. The latest phase includes police, firefighters and
Arkansas Sends National Guard To Biden Inauguration
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas National Guard is sending 500 soldiers and airmen to Washington to assist with security for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. The guard on Thursday said Gov. Asa Hutchinson approved the mission.
Ozark Man Guilty Of Raping Girlfriend’s Daughter
A man found guilty of raping his girlfriend’s daughter could get life in prison. The Greene County Prosecutor says 44-year-old James Rankin from Ozark was convicted of statutory rape. The prosecutor says Rankin started sexually assaulting the
