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
Salvation Army Reports Two Thefts In One Week
The Salvation Army says two times in one week, someone has stolen from the non-profit. The organization says one of its vans had a window broken and a laptop plus two red kettles were stolen Wednesday night.
2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Set For OK In US With Panel Endorsement
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government advisory panel endorsed a second COVID-19 vaccine Thursday, paving the way for the shot to be added to the U.S. vaccination campaign. The Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow the
