Hailey’s Law: Changing Missouri’s AMBER Alert System
One of Missouri’s new laws taking affect this week is Hailey’s Law. It’s a measure that streamlines the state’s AMBER Alert system. It’s named after Hailey Owens, the 10-year-old girl who was kidnapped, raped and murdered in
Sunshine Elementary Groundbreaking Today
It’s “progress as promised” for Sunshine Elementary School in Springfield. Ground was broken Thursday on an expansion and renovation project that includes a new storm shelter, better security and improved accessibility. Voters approved funding for the project
Emergency Medical Responders in Short Supply in the Ozarks
Paramedics are in short supply in the Ozark area. The Arkansas Department of Health reports that 10 percent of EMS providers did not renew their licenses this year. Mercy Hospital reports 17 openings for paramedics across its
Representative Crystal Quade Criticizes Governor Parson’s Special Session
The Missouri House Minority Caucus leader has released a letter addressed to Missouri Governor Mike Parson. Representative Crystal Quade says that Governor Mike Parson should not use the Governor’s powers to call a special session at his
Wing Ding 42 Motorcycle Rally Comes To Springfield
More than 7,000 visitors are expected to come to Springfield next summer as the Gold Wing Road Riders Association returns to the Ozarks. The group will hold Wing Ding 42, its annual motorcycle rally, in Springfield from
Dryer Fire Blamed For Nixa Restaurant Fire
Fire investigators say the fire that destroyed a restaurant in Nixa this week was caused by lint in a dryer vent. The owner of Lola’s Pastries started the dryer before leaving for the night. The fire has
UPDATE: Three Year Old Girl’s Body Found In Pond Near Home In Mountain Grove
UPDATE: The Missouri State Highway Patrol has confirmed the body of Vivian Fitzenrider, the missing three year old girl from Mountain Grove, was discovered in a pond near the home just after 7 a.m. Patrol Sergeant Jeff
15 Year-Old From Springfield Charged In Stabbing Death Of Man
Prosecutors in the Greene County Juvenile Office say that a 15 year-old suspect has been charged with murder. Court records say the suspect, who is not named, faces a charge that is equivalent to second degree murder.
Missouri Health Officials Can’t Connect Vaping To Lung Disease
Missouri health officials say they’ve not been able to connect e-cigarettes to severe lung disease. But the Department of Health and Senior Services is monitoring reports of severe pulmonary disease in e-cigarette users. It comes after The
Missouri State Offers Free Dual Credit To Qualifying Students
Missouri State has signed an agreement with Springfield Public Schools to offer dual credit courses to qualified students on free or reduced lunches at no cost. The pilot program would let students apply college credit they earn
