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December Becomes Deadliest Month For Virus In Greene County

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says 22 people died from COVID-19 over the last week. That makes December the deadliest month since the coronavirus pandemic began. 86 people have died this month and 282 people overall. Sadly,

Trump Threatens COVID Relief Bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is threatening to torpedo Congress’ massive pandemic relief package in the midst of a raging pandemic and deep economic uncertainty. He’s suddenly demanding changes fellow Republicans have opposed, like a huge

U.S. Secures More Coronavirus Vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of their COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement. The drugmakers said Wednesday that they expect to deliver all the doses by

Injured Greene County Deputy Released From Hospital

A Greene County Sheriff’s deputy is out of the hospital, almost two weeks after he was hit by a car during a high-speed chase south of Bolivar. Lieutenant Steve Westbrook was welcomed home by family and friends

Feds Sue Walmart Over Role In Opioid Crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America. The civil complaint being filed Tuesday points to the role

WH Virus Coordinator Deborah Birx Says She Will Retire

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus response, said Tuesday she plans to retire, but is willing to first help President-elect Joe Biden’s team with its coronavirus response as needed. Birx, in

Springfield City Council Agree To CBAs, Raises

At a special meeting today, Springfield City Council approved collective bargaining agreements for unions that represent Police, Fire, and Electrical employees, as well as raises nonunion professional, administrative, and technical city employees. @CityofSgf City Council has voted

Governor Pardons 24 People

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican Gov. Mike Parson is pardoning more than two dozen people. Parson on Monday announced he’s pardoning 24 people and commuting the sentences of three prior drug offenders to house arrest.

Six More COVID-19 Deaths In Jasper County

Six more people have died from COVID-19 in Jasper County. That brings the death toll in the county to 98 since the pandemic began. Here’s more from the Jasper County Health Department: Everyone is urged to take