Recount Inevitable: No Winner for District 135 as Automatic Recount Begins
After military mail-in ballots have come in for Missouri House District 135, Democrat Betsy Fogle has expanded her lead over Republican Steve Helms by 80 votes. That won’t be enough to stop a recount though. The votes
Louisiana Company Sues Bass Pro, Saying They Didn’t Buy Enough Alligator Meat
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Bass Pro Shops in Missouri is being sued by a Louisiana seafood company that alleges the outdoor retail company did not buy enough alligator meat. Big Pop’s Fresh Louisiana Seafood says in the
Twenty-Eight Election Workers in Jackson County Sick with COVID-19
O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Twenty-eight employees of the election board in one of Missouri’s largest counties are sick with the coronavirus. A director believes they most likely got infected from voters, though local health officials aren’t convinced.
Man Charged with Murder in Death of Woman from Republic
A man has been charged in the death of a woman from Republic. Shane Mackey, from Aurora, faces second-degree murder charges. Mackey has been arrested seven times prior for domestic assault from 2002 to 2013. Rachel Sanders
New Mercy Heart Hospital Open to Patients
Mercy has cut the ribbon for its new Mercy Heart Hospital Springfield. The last phase of construction has been completed, and the hospital is now accepting patients. All cardiovascular care, including doctor’s visits, tests, procedures, and surgeries,
Missouri State Lady Bears Ranked 24th In Preseason Basketball Poll
For the first time in 20 years, the Missouri State Lady Bears will start a new season ranked in the top 25. The Lady Bears, under second year head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton, are ranked 24th in the
Springfield Public Schools Ask for Community Input While Looking for New Superintendent
Springfield Public Schools are asking for community input as they begins their nationwide search for a new superintendent. Dr. John Jungmann, longtime superintendent for Springfield Public Schools will be retiring at the end of the spring semester.
Springfield’s Mayor Renews Civil Emergency
Springfield Mayor Ken McClure has renewed his proclamation of a civil emergency for another 30 days because of the ongoing battle against COVID-19. The mayor says it’s a housekeeping item to make sure the city has flexibility
Mercy Rolls Out Rapid COVID-19 Testing at Urgent Care Locations
Mercy-GoHealth Urgent Care locations will now be offering rapid COVID-19 testing. Rapid testing can be done in 15 minutes, unlike the normal longer diagnostic test that must be sent to a lab. You will need an appointment
Police Investigate Shooting In West Springfield
Police are investigating a shooting in the 2500 block of west Lincoln in Springfield. Someone called 911 just after 10:30 Tuesday morning to report shots heard. Police say a dispute between two neighbors led to the shooting,
