Parson Says Vaccine Brings Hope, But ‘Fight Is Not Over’
(AP) — The rollout of the coronavirus vaccine is gaining momentum as Missouri’s coronavirus cases and hospitalizations begin to stabilize and extra health care workers arrive to provide relief, Gov. Mike Parson said Wednesday. But Parson stressed
Freezing Rain Possible Friday Night
The National Weather Service says no more snow today after those cells moved out of the KTTS listening area. A second system will be moving in Friday, bringing rain through the day and into the overnight hours.
Hawley To Contest Biden’s Electoral College Win
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican senator says he’ll object when Congress meets next week to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the election. Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri says he’ll protest the Electoral College certification because “some
More Healthcare Workers To Get Vaccines Thursday
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department and the Jordan Valley Community Health Center will start giving COVID-19 shots to healthcare workers Thursday. The vaccines will be for those who work in healthcare, but are not part of a
Girl, 11, Saves Baby From Burning Home In Mtn. Grove
Firefighters say an 11-year-old girl saved a baby from a burning home in Mountain Grove. The girl was home asleep when she heard her sibling crying. She went to check on the child and found the baby’s
Rain, Snow Could Cause Slick Spots Today
There could be a few slick spots as a wintry mix turns to snow across the Springfield area. Snow was reported in Springfield around noon. The National Weather Service says we could get up to a half
Services Set For Lebanon Officer Who Died From COVID-19
Funeral services are set for a Lebanon Police officer who died from COVID-19. Officer Kendle Blackburn died Monday after a long fight with the virus. Visitation will be Thursday and Friday at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel in Lebanon.
UK First Country To Approve AstraZeneca Vaccine
LONDON (AP) — Britain has authorized use of a second COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first country to greenlight an easy-to-handle shot that its developers hope will become the “vaccine for the world.” The United Kingdom government says
Nashville Man’s Girlfriend Warned He Was Building Bombs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Documents obtained by The Associated Press show officers visited Anthony Warner’s home in 2019 after his girlfriend told them he was building bombs in an RV trailer at his house. A Metropolitan Nashville
First Reported US Case Of COVID-19 Variant Found In Colorado
DENVER (AP) — The first reported U.S. case of the COVID-19 variant that’s been seen in the United Kingdom has been discovered in Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis announced Tuesday. The coronavirus variant was found in a man