School District Hopes 4-Day Week Bolsters Staff Retention
SPOKANE, Mo. (AP) — Spokane School District has adopted a four-day week starting this fall to boost staff recruitment and retention. The rural district can’t offer the same salaries as larger neighboring districts due to size and
Rain And Storms Likely As Ozarks Prepares For First Day Of Fall
Tropical moisture making it’s way through the Ozarks is bringing a chance for rain and storms over the next couple days. The National Weather Service says there’s the possibility for heavy rain, strong wind gusts and small
Health Officials Look Into Vaping Rehab
With the first vaping-related death reported in Missouri, health organizations are looking for ways of combating the addiction to electronic cigarette devices. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says that it is working to get ahead of vaping
Woman Sentenced 20 Years in Case Involving Officer’s Death
A woman faces 20 years in prison for killing a police officer in Clinton. Tammy Widger was convicted of 2nd-degree murder on Friday in connection to the death of Christopher Ryan Morton. Morton was killed when he
Trial Set In Murders Of Dallas County Couple
A man charged with killing a couple outside their home in Dallas County will go to trial next July. Billy Medley is charged with murder in the deaths of Joe and Brandy Allen in September 2018. Investigators
Heavy Rain Potential In The Ozarks Through Sunday
Tropical moisture moves into the Ozarks Friday, with showers becoming more widespread during the afternoon and evening. A few thunderstorms will also be possible, but severe weather is not expected. The main threat with those storms will
Health Officials Recommend Getting Flu Shot
With one confirmed case in Greene County already, health officials are recommending that you get your flu shot before Halloween. Greene County alone saw 4,300 cases of the flu last season and over 90,000 people died by
Missourians With State Approval Will Get To Grow Medical Marijuana Soon For Their Own Use
A medical marijuana advocate says patients who get state approval can legally grow their own marijuana. But Columbia attorney and medical marijuana supporter Dan Viets tells Missourinet that transporting the seeds to Missouri is illegal. Viets says
Nixa Chief And Promotions For The Nixa Fire District
On Tuesday, the Nixa Fire District made some special announcements at its board meeting. The board of directors made the offer of Fire Chief to Deputy Chief Lloyd Walles. Deputy Chief Walles accepted the position and will
Missouri Confirms 1st Death From Vaping
A man from Missouri has died from an illness related to e-cigarettes. It’s the first vaping related death in Missouri, and the eighth in the nation. The man, who was in his mid-40s, died at Mercy Hospital
