City Of Nixa Warns Of Scammer; Person Calling Others Posing As Police Officer
The City of Nixa says a person is calling people pretending to be a Nixa Police Officer, telling people to pay money or they’ll be arrested. The city says the number on the caller ID looks similar
Willard Homicide Victims Identified
WILLARD, Mo. (AP) — Police say the deaths of two people in a small southwest Missouri town are being investigated as homicides. Thirty-year-old Brianna Sproul and 28-year-old Alex Chute were found shot to death Saturday on the
Jarrett Middle School Construction Underway
Work is officially underway on the new Jarrett Middle School in Springfield. The estimated cost of the project is $41-million dollars. The new school will serve students in central Springfield. Construction at the new Jarrett Middle School
Two More COVID-19 Deaths In Greene County
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says two men in their 80s have died from COVID-19. Here’s the latest from the health department: The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is saddened to announce the deaths of two Greene County residents from
Missouri Lawmakers Test Positive For Coronavirus
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are postponing work on coronavirus aid funding after numerous legislators have been sickened by the virus. Republican Senate leaders on Monday said they’re delaying work until after Thanksgiving. Leaders have not
Trump To Order Troop Reductions In Afghanistan, Iraq
(AP) — A U.S. official says the Pentagon is expected to cut the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan almost in half by Jan. 15. The order would stop short of outgoing President Donald Trump’s goal to
March Madness Tournament Will Be Held In Indianapolis
(AP) — The NCAA says it plans to hold the entire 2021 men’s college basketball tournament in one location to mitigate the risks of the coronavirus. It is in talks with Indianapolis to be the host city.
Missouri Health Officials Optimistic, Say Vaccinations Likely Beginning Next Month
Missouri Health Officials are optimistic a coronavirus vaccine could be rolling out to health care workers and long-term facility staff as early as next month. Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Department of Health and Senior Services,
City Council to Vote on Self-Proposed Changes by Police Civilian Review Board
The Springfield City Council will be voting tonight on some changes to the Police Civilian Review Board. The Review Board exists to review and evaluate civilian complaints against Police Officers. One of the changes the council will
Walmart Opens Three New COVID-19 Testing Sites
Walmart has opened three new COVID-19 testing sites in Joplin after collaboration with state and local officials. The former location on West 7th street is closed this week. All the new locations will be Walmart Neighborhood Markets.
