Panel Says First Vaccines Should Go To Workers, Nursing Homes
NEW YORK (AP) — An influential government advisory panel says health care workers and nursing home residents should be at the front of the line when the first coronavirus vaccine shots become available. The Advisory Committee on
Missouri Lawmakers Pass Coronavirus Package
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are back at work after several tested positive for the coronavirus, which delayed a special session. Senators gave initial approval to a $1.2 billion coronavirus aid package. They also were scheduled
COVID-19 Testing This Week In Springfield
There will be community COVID-19 testing this week at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service says the testing will take place Thursday, December 3 from 9 a.m. to 7
Barr Appoints Special Counsel In Russia Probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr has given extra protection to the prosecutor he appointed to investigate the origins of the Trump- Russia investigation, giving him the authority of a special counsel to allow him to
New Stores Open At Battlefield Mall
Two new stores have opened at the Battlefield Mall, just in time for Christmas. Fashion retailer H&M is located next to Zales across from Old Navy. Dry Goods sells clothing and accessories. It’s near Build a Bear
Justice Department Finds No Evidence Of Voter Fraud
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday that the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud and has seen nothing that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. In an
Four People And Pets Escape Burning Home In Springfield
Flames shot through the roof of a home early Tuesday morning in the 3200 block of west Crestview Street in Springfield. The fire department says four people and some pets were inside the house when the flames
Victim Identified In Fatal Crash North Of Springfield
A teenager from Willard has died in a crash on Farm Road 60 north of Springfield. The Highway Patrol says Aleiyah Smith, 17, died when her car ran off the road, hit a utility pole, went through
Trial Set For Man Charged With Stuffing Wife In Freezer
A trial date has been set for November 2021 for a man charged with killing his wife and stuffing her body in a freezer in Marshfield. Larry Dinwiddie told Webster County authorities he hit his wife, Cynthia,
Wisconsin Confirms Biden As Winner After Recount
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Joe Biden’s victory in Wisconsin has been confirmed following a partial recount that added slightly to his 20,600-vote margin over President Donald Trump. Confirmation of the results on Monday by the chairwoman of
