Sheriff Investigates Student’s Death At Nixa Junior High School
The Christian County Sheriff is investigating the death of an eighth grader on the campus of Nixa Junior High School. It happened Tuesday morning. Authorities have not said how the boy died. The Sheriff says a preliminary
CoxHealth Could Give Workers Coronavirus Shot Soon
CoxHealth says it could start giving its employees the coronavirus vaccine next week. President and CEO Steve Edwards said on Twitter that Cox will get the Moderna vaccine on Thursday. If it’s approved for emergency use by
Deadly Crash Near Saddlebrooke
The Highway Patrol says a man from Reeds Spring has died after a crash on Highway 65 near Saddlebrooke. Troopers say Slade Russell’s SUV ran off the road, hit a rock bluff and rolled over. He was
Thieves Stealing From The Kitchen, Inc.
Springfield non-profit The Kitchen, Inc. says thieves have stolen five catalytic converters off company vehicles this year. The last one was stolen a month ago. A spokesperson says the Kitchen has cameras and a security officer, but
Springfield City Council Extends Mask Ordinance
Springfield City Council has extended the face mask ordinance. Council voted Monday night to extend it another 90 days. That will keep the mandate in place until April 9. Council also added a new line to the
Mercy Springfield Says COVID-19 Vaccine Distributed At Hospital Monday
Mercy Springfield’s CAO Erik Fredrick says in a tweet that COVID-19 vaccines are being given to front line works Monday afternoon. 1st vaccines being given to our front line heroes as I type. Today is a very
Man From Bolivar Charged In Chase That Seriously Injured Greene County Deputy
A man from Bolivar has been charged following a chase last Friday that ended in the serious injuries of a Greene County deputy. Seth Hay has been charged with three counts of first-degree assault. One of those
Springfield Public School District Using Rapid COVID-19 Tests For Students
Springfield Public Schools beginning to offer rapid COVID-19 tests to students Monday. Almost 200 employees in the district received those tests two weeks ago with only 37 tests coming back positive. Parents can request a rapid test
Elderly Man Drowns In Lamar
There’s been a drowning in Barton County. The Highway Patrol says 84-year-old Jimmy Sealey from Lamar was found in the water next to a boat dock in Lamar city lake. He was not wearing a life jacket.
Springfield City Council Considers Extending Mask Mandate
Springfield City Council will decide whether to extend the city’s face mask ordinance during a meeting tonight. The current mandate expires January 9. The extension would add another 90 days to the mandate, extending it until April
