Democrats Gain Momentum for Second Impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is facing growing Democratic momentum to impeach him a second time. And a top Republican, Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, says he thinks Trump’s role in encouraging a deadly riot at
Missouri State Requires COVID-19 Test for All Students
Missouri State University is conducting on-campus COVID-19 testing for all students coming back to campus in 2021. Students living on campus must check into the Hammons Student Center before moving back in. Free rapid testing and saliva
Springfield Wastewater Data Shows Spike of COVID-19 Virus in December
Springfield Health Officials say wastewater data has shown a spike of the COVID-19 virus in wastewater. Wastewater studies have a proven track record on the East Coast and in Europe and rely on the observation that virus
City of Nixa Says Paper Utility Bills Are Delayed Through Mail
The City of Nixa says paper bills will be arriving later than usual this pay period because of Post Office delays. The City says bills must be paid in full despite the due date, even though the
Senator Hawley Faces Backlash Within Party After Capitol Riots
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is being scolded and blamed for Wednesday’s riots at the U.S. Capitol. Hawley’s political mentor, former Sen. John Danforth, says supporting him was the “worst decision” he’s ever made.
Greene County Begins Dismantling of Temporary Jail
Greene County has begun dismantling the temporary jail it had built on Booneville Avenue. The temporary facility, made of repurposed trailer units, was built to hold prisoners who wouldn’t fit into the larger jail. They are now
New Company Starts Duck Boat Rides in Branson, Promising Safer, Better Equipment
A new company hopes to bring duck boat rides back to Branson starting this spring. Branson Duck Tours plans to use all new equipment with added safety features. The company claims that during a test of their
OTC Offers Last Minute Assistance on Saturday
Ozarks Technical Community College is offering last minute assistance to students Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at all OTC locations. Student services staff will be available to help with admissions, enrollment, advising, financial aid, and student
President Trump Says He Will Not Attend Biden’s Inauguration
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he won’t attend President-elect Joe Biden’s Inauguration on Jan. 20. He will be the first incumbent president since Andrew Johnson to skip his successors inauguration. In a Friday tweet Trump
Police Officer Dies from Injuries Sustained at Capitol Hill Riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — A police officer has died from injuries sustained as President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol, intensifying questions about the defeated president’s remaining days in office and the ability of the Capitol police to
