Teen Fatality in Polk County Crash
The Highway Patrol says a 15-year-old driver has died after a crash involving a dirt bike on private property near the Pleasant Hope Elementary School. The minor was driving a 2011 Kawasaki KX85 around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday
OTC Offers Scholarships to Students Impacted by COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Ozarks Technical Community College is offering $100,000 in scholarships this summer for students impacted by COVID-19. OTC will distribute 200 scholarships worth $500 each on a first-come, first-served basis for its summer session, which begins Monday,
Ozark Utopia Club Pays Off Ozark School Meal Balances
Do you owe money on your student’s lunch account? Not any more. On April 21, the Ozark Utopia Club presented Ozark School District with a check for nearly $2,000 to pay off all school meal balances. “We
Nixa Extends Stay-At-Home Order, Says Non-Essential Businesses May Reopen
Nixa, MO – Nixa’s emergency stay-at-home order is extended through May 3rd, and now allows non-essential businesses to provide curbside pick-up/drop-off and delivery. Nixa Mayor Brian Steele signed the updated order on April 21st which goes into effect
Eden Village and City of Springfield Reach Agreement
Eden Village has been working toward expansion in the Springfield Community. Their expansion was facing a potential dead end when questions arose about Springfield’s current Zoning Ordinance. A City Council meeting was held today on amendments to
State of Missouri Sues Chinese Government
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri is suing the Chinese government over the coronavirus pandemic. The state’s top prosecutor announced the lawsuit Tuesday. It alleges that Chinese officials are to blame for the pandemic. Schmitt says the Chinese
CMH Implements Universal Masking for Employees
Citizens Memorial Hospital is now requiring face coverings for all employees. The change has been implemented in line with CDC guidelines going into effect April 20,2020. The hospital’s executive director says this does not mean there has
Fire Damages Commercial Building In North Springfield
Springfield firefighters are trying to put out a fire in north Springfield. Police have shut down Kearney between Kansas and Broadway. The fire chief says the building used to be used for paintball and air soft, but
Coronavirus Cases Approach 6,000 In Missouri
There have been nearly 6,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Missouri. The Department of Health and Human Services says there are 5,941 cases in Missouri. 189 people have died. ? COVID-19 update for April 21: 5,941
Some Non-Essential Business Allowed To Return To Work In Greene County
Springfield and Greene County leaders are letting some businesses go back to work amid the coronavirus pandemic. Springfield Mayor Ken McClure says the change takes effect immediately. “We feel comfortable in taking a half-step forward immediately allowing
