Four Deaths Over New Year’s Weekend
The Highway Patrol says four people died in crashes over the New Year’s weekend. That includes a woman from Carthage and a man from Nevada. Troopers say there were no drownings or boating fatalities over the holiday
UK Becomes First To Use Oxford-AstraZeneca Vaccine
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. has became the first country in the world to start using the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca. It is ramping up a nationwide vaccination program as rising infection
St. Louis’ Homicide Rate Highest In 50 Years
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis recorded its worst homicide rate for 50 years in 2020, even though the total number of homicides last year fell just short of the city’s all-time record. Police say 262 people
Vigil For Mother, Son Who Were Murdered In Springfield
Family and friends gathered Sunday night to remember a woman and her 13-year-old son who were stabbed to death in Springfield on Thursday, December 31. Police say 32-year-old Stephanie Plumb and her son, Dylan Moore, were stabbed
Sheriff: Pastor Dead, 2 Hurt In Shooting At Texas Church
WINONA, Texas (AP) — A pastor was killed and two other people were injured in a shooting at an East Texas church Sunday after the pastor confronted a man who had hidden from police in the church
President Trump, On Tape, Presses Ga. Official To ‘Find’ Trump Votes
ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump badgered and pleaded with Georgia’s election chief to overturn Joe Biden’s win in the state, suggesting in a telephone call that the official “find” enough votes to hand Trump the victory.
Former Fair Play Employee Sentenced For Forgery, Stealing Charges
A former employee for the city of Fair Play has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $100,00 over a five year period. Amy Buckley was sentenced to five to ten years for each of her six charges but
Head Of Veterans Commission Resigns After COVID-19 Report
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The chairman of the Missouri Veterans Commission has resigned after releasing an investigative report that criticized the commission for not reacting more quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can read the report by clicking here.
New Law Requires Law Enforcement Officers To Take De-Escalation, Implicit Bias Training
A new law has taken effect with the new year requiring Missouri law enforcement officers to complete annual de-escalation and implicit bias training to maintain their licenses. The law was approved by the Peace Officer Standards Training
Congress Opening New Session As Virus, Biden’s Win Dominate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is preparing to convene for the start of a new session, swearing in lawmakers during a tumultuous period as a growing number of Republicans work to overturn Joe Biden’s victory over President Donald Trump and the coronavirus surge imposes
