SPD Chief Covers Crime Trends, Annual Report Highlights
On Tuesday, Police Chief Paul Williams gave a presentation to members of Springfield’s City Council who had requested an update on crime trends and policing efforts within the City. He also released the Springfield Police Department’s 2019 Annual
State Releases March 2020 General Revenue Report
State revenue dropped more than four percent in March compared with the same time last year. You can see more about state revenues below: State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for March
Arkansas Governor Refuses To Let Cities Issue Stay-At-Home Orders
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor is opposing allowing cities to issue their own stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus outbreak while the state resists such a restriction. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday those restrictions need to
Christmas Lights Coming On At CoxHealth
It’s Christmas in April! CoxHealth plans to turn on its Christmas lights soon to spread a little cheer during the coronavirus pandemic. The suggestion to turn on the lights came from CoxHealth volunteer Marilyn Prosser.
Missouri Lawmakers Go Back To Work, But Stay Far Apart
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are taking extraordinary steps to return to the usually crowded state Capitol on Tuesday to pass an emergency coronavirus funding bill. The Capitol has been closed to everyone except essential staff
WATCH: Coronavirus Cases Top 3,000 In Missouri, 53 Dead
There’s been a big jump in the number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Missouri. There are now 3,037 cases of the virus. 53 people have died, up from 39 deaths on Monday. Governor Parson plans to
Mayor In Illinois Cracks Down On Stay At Home, Wife Busted In Bar
The mayor in Alton, Illinois is telling police to crack down on anyone who violates the state’s “stay at home” order. And they did! The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports Mayor Brant Walker got a call from
Greene County’s Latest COVID-19 Case Count
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Greene County has gone up by only eight since last Friday. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is reporting 72 total cases as of Tuesday morning, with 16 people who
Governor Issues Waiver So Doctors, PAs Can Collaborate
Governor Parson has issued a waiver to let doctors, physician assistants and assistant physicians collaborate to help patients during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s more from the Governor’s Office: Effective immediately, Governor Parson has approved the temporary waivers
NFL Going With Virtual Format For Upcoming Draft
The NFL draft will be conducted in a virtual format, with team personnel working from their homes. In a memo sent to the 32 teams Monday and obtained by The Associated Press, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell outlined
