State health experts are warning Missourians to stop trying to prevent and treat COVID-19 with a medicine for horses and cows. The Missouri Poison Control Center say they have had 39 reported cases of people suffering bad side effects from taking the over-the-counter version of Ivermectin sold in farm supply stores. They belief there are […]
The Christian County prosecutor has brought charges against the man involved in a shootout with law enforcement near Ozark Tuesday afternoon. Jensen Faught faces charges of armed criminal action, burglary and property damage. One of the bullets struck a deputy in the neck. He was treated and released from a hospital Tuesday night. The owner […]
Drury University says it’s started a new school year with two-thirds of its faculty, staff and students vaccinated against COVID-19. Here’s the full press release from the university: SPRINGFIELD, Mo., August 25, 2021 — Drury University began the 2021-22 academic year with approximately two thirds of its campus community vaccinated against COVID-19.Classes for Drury’s 148th academic year […]
Just five days after the Mercy Health System announced it’s raising its minimum hourly wage to $15.00 across its four-state network, CoxHealth Systems says it’s minimum hourly rate will be $15.25 starting in October. In a news release, Cox says in addition to greater compensation, this change carries a call to arms for the region. […]
Police in Springfield are investigating an assault early Wednesday morning at an apartment complex in the 500 block of west Walnut. Officers say the police department’s Criminal Investigations Division processed the scene for several hours at the Cedar Knoll Apartments. No information has been released on a possible suspect. This article is provided by Ozarks […]
The subject of a manhunt and shootout with law enforcement in Christian County is in jail. The suspect attempted to steal a vehicle, at gunpoint, from a homeowner in Ozark. The homeowner called 9-1-1 and the suspect ran into the woods, prompting a manhunt involving deputies from three other counties, the Missouri State Highway Patrol […]
Cox Health confirmed it plans to build a 22 thousand square foot clinic in the center of Springfield. It will be at the corner of National and Sunshine on land formerly owned by the late Springfield lawmaker and businessman B. J Marsh (pictured above). Cox Health President and C-E-O Steve Edwards says the Marsh Family […]
The pilot of a single engine Piper has died in a crash near Adrian in western Bates County. The crash was reported Monday morning after the plane was overdue at an airport on Sunday afternoon. Another pilot spotted the wreckage in a field and landed to help get emergency responders to the site. Authorities say […]
Schools requiring kids to wear masks to class are now facing legal scrutiny from Missouri’s Attorney General. Here’s the latest press release from the MO A-G’s office on a lawsuit filed Tuesday: COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt today filed a class action lawsuit against school districts forcing a mask mandate on schoolchildren and […]
Springfield City Council approved the purchase of the Fieldhouse at Monday night’s meeting. The city will pay six million dollars for the facility with money from bonds and carryover funds from previous years. The 46,000 square foot facility has basketball and volleyball courts. It will be run by the Springfield Park Board. This article is […]