Most Greene County Personal Property Tax Statements Available Online
The Greene County Collector says most 2020 personal property tax statements are now available online here. Paper statements will be mailed out as early as next week. While real estate tax payments are still due by the
Man From Bolivar Charged In Son’s Death Ruled Unfit For Trial
A man facing charges for the murder of his son has been ruled unfit to stand trial by a judge in Polk County. Authorities say in August, Chad Baker attacked and killed his 12-year-old son behind a
Springfield Public Schools Starting Spring Semester With Different Learning Options
The Springfield Public School District is maintain many of the current learning structures when school starts up again in January but that could change. Grades 9-12 will have two days of in-person learning while grades K-8 will
State Agriculture Department Approves Travel For Nine Reindeer, Jolly Man Ahead Of Christmas
The Missouri Department of Agriculture on Friday, approved an application for traveling livestock involving nine reindeer, a jolly man, and his sleigh. The reindeer cleared for flight are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, and Blitzen.
Missouri Public Service Commission Denies Shut-off Moratorium Request, Says It Has No Legal Power to Do So
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Public Service Commission has turned down a request that sought a moratorium on utility shutoffs due to the coronavirus pandemic. The commission says it has no authority to grant such
Fair Play Employee Charged with Theft of $100,000
A former employee of the city of Fair Play has been charged by Polk County prosecutors of stealing money over the course of 5 years. Prosecutors say Amy Buckley admitted to stealing. The missing money was found
MSU and OTC Receive Funds to Expand Nursing Program
Missouri State University and Ozarks Technical Community College have received grants from the MoExcels Workforce initiative and the McQueary Family to expand their nursing programs. MSU will be expanding its BSN completion program to 240 students annually,
Springfield Police Begin “Proactive” Patrols for Impaired Drivers Tonight
Springfield Police will be conducting patrols tonight searching for drunk drivers from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. The Springfield Police Department sent out a press release, saying, “The Springfield Police Department wants to remind drivers to be
Mike Pence Receives Coronavirus Vaccine in Televised White House Event
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence has received the coronavirus vaccine during a White House event aimed at convincing skeptical Americans that the vaccines are safe. Pence’s wife, Karen, and Surgeon General Jerome Adams also got
Some States Told To Expect Vaccine Delays in Second Week
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Several states say they have been told to expect far fewer doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in its second week of distribution. That’s leading to worries about potential delays in shots for