Braum’s Founder Dies At 92
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores says its founder, Bill Braum, has died. He was 92. The company announced the death Tuesday. The company says in a statement that Braum died Monday at
All Springfield-Greene County Library Branches Closed Through April 24th
The Springfield-Greene County Library District has extended the dates its branches will be closed due to the stay-at-home orders in place in both Springfield and Greene County. All library branches and services are closed, and all programs
Salvation Army’s Drive-Through Food Pantry Open Wednesday
The Salvation Army in Springfield says in the midst of difficult times, it is still working to help those in our community who need it the most. Here’s the full release, with information on the drive through
State’s Youngest Coronavirus Victim Worked For Red Cross
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The youngest of the eight people to die of the coronavirus outbreak in Missouri was a 31-year-old Red Cross employee who was buried as her family watched from their cars. The American Red
Community Blood Center: Up To 3,000 Potential Donations Could Be Lost To Cancelled Blood Drives
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks says more than 3,000 potential donations will be impacted by cancelled blood drives through the end of April due to COVID-19 closures. The CBCO says current reserves are at a
Christian County Leaders To Vote On Stay At Home Order Wednesday
Christian County leaders are expected to vote Wednesday morning on a “stay at home” order similar to ones approved in Greene County and the cities of Springfield and Ozark. With no statewide “stay at home” order in
Britain’s Prince Charles Tests Positive For New Coronavirus
LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his office said Wednesday. The 71-year-old is showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is self-isolating at a royal estate
Governor Issues Guidelines for Education Institutions During COVID-19
Following recent uncertainty about when schools will reopen, the Governor’s Office has issued these guidelines. Unless a new order comes from the DHSS, the rules below will stay in effect. The press release from the Governor is
Health Department Warns of Potential Point of Exposure For Springfield Public
Springfield-Greene County Health Department is warning the community of a potential point of exposure to COVID-19. A person infected with the virus visited Black Sheep in downtown Springfield on the 15th for dinner, and then went to
Springfield Alamo Drafthouse Lays Off Nearly 200 Employees
The Springfield Alamo Drafthouse let nearly 200 people go last Monday. Information from Missouri Department of Economic Development showed workers from bar staff, to servers, to salaried managers, had been let go. The co-owner of the theatre
