ICU Space Declines As More COVID-19 Deaths Reported
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus has claimed another 28 lives in Missouri. The state health department on Wednesday cited the additional deaths that bring the total since the start of the pandemic to 4,383. The
UK Probing Allergic Reactions To Pfizer Vaccine
LONDON (AP) — British regulators have warned that people who have a history of serious allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as they investigate two adverse reactions that occurred on the first day of the
White House Offer Adds $600 Checks To Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has dived back into Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that adds a $600 direct payment to most Americans. Treasury Secretary Steven
Ride The Ducks Employees Could Face State Charges
State charges could still be filed against three workers after a Ride the Ducks boat sank near Branson in 2018, killing 17 people. A federal judge dismissed the original charges against the boat captain, manager and general
Greene County Health Officials Change COVID-19 Reporting
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says there have been so many COVID-19 deaths that it’s moving to reporting them on a weekly basis. Eight people died Tuesday. There have been 51 deaths in Greene County so far
President-Elect Urges Congress to Waive Prohibition on Recently Serving Officers and Consider Retired General for Secretary of Defense
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is making his case for retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin to be secretary of defense, urging Congress to waive a legal prohibition against a recently serving military officer running the Pentagon.
Christian County Issues Warning to “Check for COVID-19 Symptoms” After James River Church Event This Weekend
Following a major in-person event at James River Church campuses this weekend, the Christian County Health Department has told anyone present at the services to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days. The health department did not
Missouri Certifies Election Showing Trump Win
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri officials have certified this year’s election results showing that President Donald Trump easily won the state’s 10 electoral votes over Democrat Joseph Biden. The State Board of Canvassers said Tuesday that
Fire Destroys Home In Hollister
One person escaped a burning home in Hollister last night. Western Taney County firefighters say the flames on Scenic Drive did heavy damage to the home. The fire marshal is investigating.
COVID-19 Surge Testing Today In Branson
The federal government is offering COVID-19 surge testing today in Branson. It’s going on from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cox Health on 111 Cahill Road. Surge Testing The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services