No Students Hurt After Bus Crash on Highway 160
No one was hurt after a minor crash on Highway 160 this afternoon. Nixa Schools Communications Officer Zac Rantz says there were no injuries and the crash involved another car hitting the back of the bus. The
Missouri Ethics Committee Demands Lawmaker Resign For Having Sex with Intern
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House Ethics Committee says a state lawmaker who allegedly had sex with an intern should be punished. A committee report released Wednesday says a staffer reported that St. Louis Democratic Rep.
Springfield-Greene County Health Department Reports 13 More Deaths
Thirteen people have died of COVID-19 in the past week. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department reported their deaths together in a new weekly update. All patients had underlying health conditions. Those who died ranged in age, from
Missouri Law Enforcement Now Required to Train in History of Minority Community Policing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri law enforcement recruits will be required to undergo training in the history of policing in minority communities. The commission that sets the training rules and approves the curriculum for law enforcement
Police Identify Motorcycle Rider Killed In Crash
We now know the name of the motorcycle rider who died in a crash in Springfield last month. 39-year-old James Gailey from Marionville died when his bike hit the back of a pickup at Kansas and Catalpa.
Secretary Of State Quarantines After Virus Exposure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has come into contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 and is quarantining. The department said Wednesday that Pompeo had tested negative for
Health Officials Urge People To Celebrate Safely During Holidays
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is urging families to celebrate the holidays safely. It says the best way to do so is by gathering with the people you live with only. Thanksgiving gatherings were the biggest spreader
Cox Opens New Clinic In Nixa
CoxHealth has opened the doors to a bigger and better clinic in Nixa. The 30,000 square foot building has primary care, urgent care, and physical therapy under one roof. Cox plans to open a similar clinic in
Parson Plans To Act On Clemency Cases
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (AP) — A spokeswoman for Gov. Mike Parson says he plans to act on a few prisoner clemency cases next week. Spokeswoman Kelli Jones did not say whether the governor would reject or accept
Some State Lawmakers Question Integrity Of Presidential Election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A panel of Missouri lawmakers has given approval to a resolution questioning the integrity of the presidential election. A House committee on Monday voted 6-3 in favor of the resolution. President Donald
