Recount Underway In 135th State Representative Race
A recount of the votes in the race for the 135th district state representative seat is underway Thursday in Springfield. The mandated recount came after Democrat Betsy Fogle finished 80 votes ahead of Republican incumbent Steve Helms.
New Guidance For Missouri Schools: Proper Mask Usage May Prevent Close Contacts From Quarantining
Governor Parson has announced changes in Missouri’s K-12 school quarantine guidance for COVID-19. The change involves preventing people who are exposed to the virus from being identified as close contacts in schools if both the person diagnosed
Sign-Ups Underway For Salvation Army Christmas Toy And Food Distribution Program
Sign-ups are underway for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy and Food Distribution program. The organization says it’s serving those who live in Greene and Christian Counties, assisting families with kids 16 and under, households with seniors 60
Widow Of Fallen Springfield Officer Has Mortgage Paid In Full By Organization
The widow of a fallen Springfield Police Officer received a special gift this week. @Tunnel2Towers was in @CityofSgf yesterday to honor the sacrifice of @SGFPolice Officer Christopher Ryan Walsh by presenting his widow, Sheri, with a “key”
Missouri Southern University to Transition to Online Classes After Break
Missouri Southern University is taking precautionary measures against the COVID-19 pandemic and dropping in person classes after Thanksgiving Break. University President Dr. Dean Van Galen says he appreciates student patience waiting for their decision, which comes shortly
Springfield-Greene County Library Launches Automatic Phone Renewal
You can now renew your Springfield-Greene County Library materials over the phone. The new system was rolled out The system is automatic and all that’s needed is an up to date library card. Prompts will guide you
Springfield-Greene County Health Director Not Sure Further Restrictions Would Be Helpful
The Springfield-Greene County health director says despite a growing number of COVID-19 cases locally and around the state, he’s not sure more restrictions, such as a stay-at-home order, would be helpful in the future. Clay Goddard says
Georgia Election Officials Announce Hand Recount of Presidential Election Results
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia election officials have announced an audit of presidential election results that will trigger a full hand recount. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said at a news conference Wednesday that his office wants the
Minor Injuries After Fight Inside Lakeland Behavorial Health
Police are investigating a fight inside Lakeland Behavorial Health Center in downtown Springfield. Officers say several teenage girls started fighting inside the facility on south Market Tuesday night, then assaulted staff members who tried to break up
Bass Pro Tournament of Champions Cancelled for 2021
The Bass Pro Tournament of champions will not be coming in 2021. Organizers say it has been cancelled out of coronavirus precautions. Instead, a smaller Springfield R-12 tournament will be held January 14-16. “We are disappointed that
