Springfield City Council Extends Mask Ordinance
Springfield City Council has extended the face mask ordinance. Council voted Monday night to extend it another 90 days. That will keep the mandate in place until April 9. Council also added a new line to the
President Trump Says Barr Resigning, Will Leave Before Christmas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, is resigning amid lingering tension with the president over the president’s baseless claims of election fraud and the investigation into President-elect Joe Biden’s
Biden Clears 270-Vote Mark As Electors Affirm Victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Electoral College gave Joe Biden a majority of its votes Monday, confirming his victory in last month’s election in state-by-state voting that took on added importance this year because of President Donald Trump’s
Mercy Springfield Says COVID-19 Vaccine Distributed At Hospital Monday
Mercy Springfield’s CAO Erik Fredrick says in a tweet that COVID-19 vaccines are being given to front line works Monday afternoon. 1st vaccines being given to our front line heroes as I type. Today is a very
Missouri House To Investigate Abuse Claims Against Lawmaker
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House will investigate an incoming lawmaker accused of sexually and physically abusing his children years ago when they were young, Republican leaders announced Monday. House leaders in a joint statement said
Man From Bolivar Charged In Chase That Seriously Injured Greene County Deputy
A man from Bolivar has been charged following a chase last Friday that ended in the serious injuries of a Greene County deputy. Seth Hay has been charged with three counts of first-degree assault. One of those
Hospitals In Missouri Starting COVID-19 Vaccinations Monday
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Health care workers at a Kansas City hospital will start receiving shots of the coronavirus vaccine Monday, and thousands of other medical workers across Missouri will soon follow. Truman Medical Centers/University Health received
Missouri Presidential Electors Formally Cast Votes For President Trump
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (AP) — Missouri’s presidential electors cast all 10 of the state’s votes for Republican President Donald Trump during a brief, formal ceremony Monday at the state Capitol. Though Democrat Joe Biden won nationally, Trump
Springfield Public School District Using Rapid COVID-19 Tests For Students
Springfield Public Schools beginning to offer rapid COVID-19 tests to students Monday. Almost 200 employees in the district received those tests two weeks ago with only 37 tests coming back positive. Parents can request a rapid test
Elderly Man Drowns In Lamar
There’s been a drowning in Barton County. The Highway Patrol says 84-year-old Jimmy Sealey from Lamar was found in the water next to a boat dock in Lamar city lake. He was not wearing a life jacket.
