READ: Senator Blunt’s Statement on the Passing of Officer Liebengood
In a press release issued on Sunday afternoon, Senator Blunt says he and his wife are mourning the passing of Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood. “United States Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood was a familiar face to
Bill Banning Police Chokeholds Gains Traction Among Republicans, Democrats, in State Legislature
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A proposed ban on police chokeholds is gaining traction in Missouri’s Republican-led Legislature. Republican Rep. Shamed Dogan says he’s working with a top Senate Republican and Democrats on the proposal. He also wants
New U. S. Shell Company Laws Could Help Investigators Uncover More Fraud
MIAMI (AP) — A watershed reform of U.S. money laundering laws could allow investigators to uncover the proceeds of foreign bribery, drug trafficking and terrorism in just a few keystrokes. The new law quietly passed by Congress
Two Republican Senators Say President Should Resign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican senators now say President Donald Trump should resign as support for the drive to impeach him a second time is gaining momentum in his final days in office after the deadly riot
Man From Springfield Wanted for Assault in Lamar
A man from Springfield is wanted for an assault in Lamar on Friday. Police say Gage Walker fired shots at a man after trying to force his way into a home. Police say Walker originally got into
Missouri Places in Top 20 States for Vaccine Distribution
The CDC places Missouri among the top 20 states for vaccine distribution since the FDA approved both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine. Missouri has administered 140,000 COVID-19 vaccines to frontline workers and to nursing home residents in
UPDATE: Missing Teen Found Safe
The Ozark Police Department says it would like to thank everyone who helped after they found missing teenager Kobe Hall after he was reported missing for several days. Police say Hall was located Saturday and was found
Democrats Gain Momentum for Second Impeachment
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is facing growing Democratic momentum to impeach him a second time. And a top Republican, Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, says he thinks Trump’s role in encouraging a deadly riot at
Missouri State Requires COVID-19 Test for All Students
Missouri State University is conducting on-campus COVID-19 testing for all students coming back to campus in 2021. Students living on campus must check into the Hammons Student Center before moving back in. Free rapid testing and saliva
Springfield Wastewater Data Shows Spike of COVID-19 Virus in December
Springfield Health Officials say wastewater data has shown a spike of the COVID-19 virus in wastewater. Wastewater studies have a proven track record on the East Coast and in Europe and rely on the observation that virus
