Springfield-Greene County Health Department Report 17 COVID Deaths Thursday, New Single Day Record
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says a record 17 people have died from COVID-19 Thursday. There have been 216 deaths from the virus in total since the pandemic began. 20 deaths have been reported in the first
Agricultural Magnet School Breaks Ground Thursday
Missouri State and Springfield Public Schools breaking ground on an agriculture magnet school at the William Darr Agricultural Center today. SPS and @MissouriState break ground on new agricultural magnet school ⛏️ https://t.co/5FjvixqHkz #SPSChoice pic.twitter.com/sD0gpXn4pv — Springfield Public
Tractor-Trailer Rollover At Kansas And James River
A tractor-trailer has rolled over on the eastbound entrance ramp at Kansas and James River, partially shutting down traffic. Traffic cannot make a left turn from southbound Kansas to go eastbound onto James River. The southbound left
Governor Announces Plans to Reinforce Hospitals with More Medical Workers
Governor Parson has announced new plans to help hospitals across the state as they need more staff than ever. While Missouri hospitals often lack the beds for more patients, they also often lack the staff to care
Mercy and Missouri State University Prepare to Store Coronavirus Vaccine
Mercy and Missouri State University are preparing to store the coronavirus vaccine once it arrives in Springfield. Mercy is the area’s primary storage location, while MSU is considered a backup. The two possible COVID-19 vaccines need to
Two Are Dead After Crash in Lawrence County Late Wednesday
Two people are dead after a crash in Verona late Wednesday night. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a man named James Costanza and a woman named Kimberly Pauls were found dead one mile north of highway
Barely Some Flurries: Winter Weather Won’t Have Another Chance for 7 Days
We saw our biggest risk for winter weather today and it left us with barely some snowflakes. Some reports of snow came in from Webster county, but it seems to have disappeared the moment it hit the
Homicide Investigation At Vacant Springfield Business
Springfield Police are investigating a homicide at a vacant business near Glenstone and Seminole. Police say they found 48-year-old Johnny Pendergrast from Kansas City dead Tuesday morning. Police say it looks like he was assaulted.
Greene County Health Department Updates Quarantine Timeframes
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has made some changes to its guidelines for quarantine timeframes. Here’s the latest from the health department: Following an update to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Springfield-Greene
Family Escapes Burning Home In Greene County
Everybody made it out safe after a house fire Wednesday on Farm Road 132 in Eastern Greene County. The family who lived there was able to get out ok. Several fire departments hauled water to the scene
