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
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