Springfield Flu Coalition Offers Free Flu Shots
Starting next week, adults without insurance will be able to get a flu shot for free. The Springfield Flu Coalition will begin offering the vaccine at no charge. The first flu clinic will be at the Salvation
Fort Riley Soldier Charged With Using Social Media To Show How To Make Bombs
A soldier stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas is facing federal charges of using social media to send instructions on how to make a bomb. Private First Class Jarrett Smith, 24, from Fort Riley, Kansas, faces up to
Fire In Springfield Overnight Believed To Be Arson
Firefighters say a fire in a detached garage on Rogers near Locust in Springfield early Monday morning is believed to be arson. Crews say homeless people lived in the garage in the 1600 block of north Rogers,
Man In Custody After Attempted Robbery, Stand Off Near Division And National In Springfield
UPDATE: Springfield police have taken a man into custody after a stand off lasted several hours early Monday morning near Division and National. Reports say the man had came out of the house and was sitting on
Springfield Climate Strike Goes as Planned
Climate strike protesters weren’t kept from the downtown by rain on Sunday. Participants applauded speakers and held signs saying things like “vote for the planet” as they protested anti-climate behavior. Rally members said that being politically active
United Auto Workers Move Onto 8th Day of Strike
United Auto Workers are have extended their strike 8 days come Monday. The UAW walked out on General Motors after its four-year contract with the company expired and talks to negotiate another contract failed. UAW spokesman Brian
Bikers Against Child Abuse Raising Money For A Good Cause
A non-profit organization that gives children support coming out of an abusive environment is raising money. Bikers Against Child Abuse or also known as B.A.C.A. will be at the Foxhole Bar and Grill in Springfield. There will
University of Missouri Receives $1.5 Million Gift for Business Operations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A descendant of one of the families that helped found the University of Missouri has pledged $1.5 million to the university to support business operations. The university announced Friday that Jim Pace, a
Owls Ground Out Comeback Win Over Bears
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After being held scoreless over the game’s first 27 minutes, No. 6 Kennesaw State scored on three consecutive rushes to turn the tables on Missouri State in a 35-24 non-conference decision over the Bears
Greek Police Make Arrest in 1985 Hijacking of TWA Flight 847
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek police said Saturday they have arrested a suspect in the 1985 hijacking of a flight from Athens that became a multi-day ordeal and included the slaying of an American. Police said a
