Springfield City Council Says No To A Rezoning Proposal, And Tighter Regulations For Payday Loans Will Be Put On Hold
Springfield City Council decided to table an ordinance that would tighten the business permits on establishments that offer short-term loans. A committee is still continuing to work on the bill. Council will look at for consideration in
Cox South Has Armed Intruder Drill
Cox Health teamed up with Springfield Police and Fire Department, Greene County Sheriff’s Office, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol as part of a training exercise. The series of armed intruder drills began around 5:30 Monday and
Woman From Illinois Drowns In Jacks Fork River
A woman from Illinois died over the weekend while she was floating on the Jacks Fork River. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Sherrie Baker’s tube hit a stump below the water. She was swept under the
Missouri State University Will Roll Back Tuition
Missouri State University President Cliff Smart says that now Governor Parson has signed the new budget into law, tuition rates will not increase nearly as much as expected. Original increases were estimated to be around 10 dollars
State Officials Say You Can Begin Filing For A Medical Marijuana ID Card
Missouri Officials have announced that you can begin filing for a Medical Marijuana ID card 6 days ahead of schedule on June 28. According to law, officials will being processing applications as soon as they come in
UPDATE: Newton County Sheriff Says Fatal Shooting Was Over A Custody Issue
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office says a woman has been fatally shot, a man rushed to the hospital, and a suspect is in custody. Sheriff Chris Jennings says the suspect, who also suffered a gunshot wound, was
SCAM: Possible EBT Fraud Scheme In Missouri
The Department of Social Services warns Missourians to be alert of fraud activity involving requests for Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card numbers and personal identification numbers (PIN). Individuals have reported receiving text messages, emails, or phone calls
Springfield Schools Working To Create Secure School Entrances This Summer
Springfield Public Schools is planning to spend about $8 million dollars to create secure entrances on several district buildings this summer. Officials say the projects are being funded by the $168 million dollar bond issue voters approved
Springfield City Council To Discuss Payday Loans And Pay Raises Tonight
Several employee groups with the city of Springfield, including police officers, stand to get a pay raise between one and five percent, if city council says yes at Monday night’s meeting. Council members will also talk about
Man Dies In ATV Accident in Grovespring
A man from a Grovespring, 40 miles northeast of Springfield, is dead after an accident on his ATV early Sunday morning. The Missouri Highway Patrol say that James Schmidt was driving his ATV on Pyatt Road when
