Greene County Nearing 200 Deaths During Pandemic
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says almost 200 people have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began. Three more deaths were reported Wednesday, bringing the overall death toll to 199. Here’s more from the health department: The
Missouri Lawmakers Pass Virus Spending Bill
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A $1.2 billion coronavirus aid package is on its way to Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s desk. Senators on Wednesday gave the measure final approval. It’s mostly federal funding. About $752 million needs to
Republic Police Identify Woman In Suspicious Death
Republic Police have released the name of the woman who was found dead Tuesday night on Farm Road 156 near Brookline Cemetery. 35-year-old Amanda Fox was from Springfield. Police say there are no signs that she was
Man Charged In Willard Murders, More Charges Expected
The Greene County Prosecutors has charged a man with murder in the shooting deaths of a couple in Willard. Investigators say 43-year-old Matthew Plumb told two people how to pull off the murders of Alexander Chute, 28,
The Webb City Christmas Parade Has Been Postponed
Webb City will be delaying it’s Christmas parade. The parade was originally scheduled for tonight at 6:30 p.m., but the city has decided to delay it due to potential weather developments. The new date of the parade
Least of the These More Than Doubles Food Distribution
The Least of These Christian County Food Pantry says it’s distributed over twice as much food from March to November this year as it did last year. The increase is around 120%. From March to November of
Mercy Switches to Virtual Care for Some Mild Symptom COVID-19 Patients
Hospital beds are rapidly filling up with coronavirus patients and Mercy plans on using its Virtual Care program to alleviate that pressure. Those COVID-19 patients who need low flow-rates of oxygen and have mild symptoms will receive
Senator Blunt Expresses Approval of Arms Sale to United Arab Emirates
Senator Roy Blunt says he supports a Trump administration sale of 50 F-35 fighter jets, among other weapons, in a $23 billion dollar sale to the United Arab Emirates. “The other topic I wanted to talk about
Greene County Courts Discontinue Jury Trials as COVID-19 Pandemic Worsens
Greene County courts will not be holding most jury trials after COVID-19 cases spiked in Greene County. Despite the many adjustments that have been made for jury trials, courts say they don’t have enough room to continue
Temporary Winter Shelter For Homeless Families In Springfield
Homeless families needing a place to escape the cold can get help at the old Rancho Motel near Kearney and Glenstone in Springfield. It’s been turned into a temporary winter emergency shelter. A spokesman for Catholic Charities
