Eight People Escape Early Morning Fire in North Springfield
Eight people escaped an apartment fire in Springfield this morning. Firefighters arrived on scene around 3:30 on Clay Avenue, just east of Drury University. The fire started in upstairs apartments. Firefighters stopped the fire spread. The Red
No Students Hurt After Bus Crash on Highway 160
No one was hurt after a minor crash on Highway 160 this afternoon. Nixa Schools Communications Officer Zac Rantz says there were no injuries and the crash involved another car hitting the back of the bus. The
Missouri Ethics Committee Demands Lawmaker Resign For Having Sex with Intern
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House Ethics Committee says a state lawmaker who allegedly had sex with an intern should be punished. A committee report released Wednesday says a staffer reported that St. Louis Democratic Rep.
Springfield-Greene County Health Department Reports 13 More Deaths
Thirteen people have died of COVID-19 in the past week. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department reported their deaths together in a new weekly update. All patients had underlying health conditions. Those who died ranged in age, from
Missouri Law Enforcement Now Required to Train in History of Minority Community Policing
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri law enforcement recruits will be required to undergo training in the history of policing in minority communities. The commission that sets the training rules and approves the curriculum for law enforcement
Police Identify Motorcycle Rider Killed In Crash
We now know the name of the motorcycle rider who died in a crash in Springfield last month. 39-year-old James Gailey from Marionville died when his bike hit the back of a pickup at Kansas and Catalpa.
Health Officials Urge People To Celebrate Safely During Holidays
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is urging families to celebrate the holidays safely. It says the best way to do so is by gathering with the people you live with only. Thanksgiving gatherings were the biggest spreader
Cox Opens New Clinic In Nixa
CoxHealth has opened the doors to a bigger and better clinic in Nixa. The 30,000 square foot building has primary care, urgent care, and physical therapy under one roof. Cox plans to open a similar clinic in
Slick Spots, Crashes For Morning Drive
Black ice has been a problem around the Ozarks this morning, causing several slick spots on roads and bridges. Watch your speed when you try to stop or make a turn. There have been several crashes reported.
City of Springfield Denies Request for Homeless Community to Use Tents, Tarps in City this Winter
The City of Springfield has denied a request by NAACP Economic Justice Task Force to allow the homeless community in Springfield to use tents and tarps for shelter. The Task Force suggested that the tents and tarps
