MSU and OTC Receive Funds to Expand Nursing Program
Missouri State University and Ozarks Technical Community College have received grants from the MoExcels Workforce initiative and the McQueary Family to expand their nursing programs. MSU will be expanding its BSN completion program to 240 students annually,
Springfield Police Begin “Proactive” Patrols for Impaired Drivers Tonight
Springfield Police will be conducting patrols tonight searching for drunk drivers from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. The Springfield Police Department sent out a press release, saying, “The Springfield Police Department wants to remind drivers to be
Mike Pence Receives Coronavirus Vaccine in Televised White House Event
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence has received the coronavirus vaccine during a White House event aimed at convincing skeptical Americans that the vaccines are safe. Pence’s wife, Karen, and Surgeon General Jerome Adams also got
Some States Told To Expect Vaccine Delays in Second Week
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Several states say they have been told to expect far fewer doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in its second week of distribution. That’s leading to worries about potential delays in shots for
Salvation Army Reports Two Thefts In One Week
The Salvation Army says two times in one week, someone has stolen from the non-profit. The organization says one of its vans had a window broken and a laptop plus two red kettles were stolen Wednesday night.
First Ticket Issued Over Face Mask Violation
Springfield’s Police Chief says officers have handed out the first ticket for violating the city’s facemask ordinance. The department says the public is informed on the rules of the mandate and should be following them. The chief
Branson Police Increasing Visibility For Holiday Campaign
Police in Branson say its officers will aggressively look for substance-impaired drivers starting tomorrow until the New Year. It’s part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign. The police chief says high visibility of officers
Ozark Police Looking For Help Following Road Rage Shooting
Police in Ozark are asking for your help locating a driver involved in a road rage shooting Wednesday night. Authorities say around 6pm at the intersection of South and 9th Street, a road rage incident lead to
Pre-Filed Bill Reduces Penalties for Knowingly Exposing Someone to HIV
A bill set to come before the Missouri Senate in 2021 would reduce the penalty for knowingly exposing someone to HIV. The felony class will be reduced from a B to a D, or an A to
Galloway Neighborhood Association Secures Galloway Village Development Vote in August
A citywide vote in August of 2021 will decide if a development planned for Galloway Village will move forward. The Galloway Neighborhood Association has gathered enough signatures to put the issue back in front of the city.
