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
Cox South Gets Coronavirus Shot
Cox South Hospital in Springfield has started giving out the coronavirus vaccine to its workers. If you’re unhappy with how 2020 went, I highly recommend getting the COVID-19 Vaccine for a better 2021. So excited that I
Benton County Couple Charged With Torture Death Of 4-Year-Old Girl
COLE CAMP, Mo. (AP) — A 4-year-old girl died after being dunked in an icy pond and beaten by two neighbors who claimed it was necessary to remove a “demon,” a Missouri sheriff said Tuesday. Ethan Mast,
CMH Receives Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine
Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar has received the first of 700 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The first doses will be given out this morning. CMH plans to vaccinate front-line hospital workers, long-term care staff and
$900-Billion COVID Relief Bill Headed To President
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has easily passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package. It would deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Police Looking For Shooter In Springfield Homicide
Springfield Police are asking for your help solving a homicide last night. Police say someone called 911 around 11:30 Monday night after a shooting near the Taco Bell at Battlefield and National. 28-year-old Malcolm J. James from
Greenwood’s Mohammed Chooses Georgetown
One of Springfield’s most highly-recruited athletes, Greenwood’s Aminu Mohammed has decided to play his college basketball at Georgetown. Mohammed was named Gatorade Player of the Year as a sophomore and led the Blue Jays to a state
Nixa Extends Face Mask Ordinance
The masking mandate in Nixa has been extended. The newest order by the mayor says the face mask ordinance will end when either city council or the mayor determine it’s safe to expire the mandate. The order
Greene County Disperses Remaining CARES Act Relief Money
The Greene County Commission says it has approved the remaining balance of its CARES Act Relief Funds and all the money has been allocated. In this last grant, Innovations Salon received $1,120 and the county and partnering
