The Springfield Police Department has announced dozens of openings as law enforcement, like much of the country, faces an increasing labor shortage. The department reports 60 job openings within their unit, with the majority being for sworn-in law enforcement officers. There is an academy in Springfield for those interested in a career in law enforcement. […]
Month: February 2022
The principal of Bolivar High School is headed to Fair Play. Dr. David Geurin will take over as superintendent of the district July 1st. Geurin says he’s beyond excited to have the opportunity to serve in Fair Play. Geurin began his career in education as a teacher and coach in Marshfield back in 1996. He […]
The People’s Convoy is passing through the Springfield area on I-44 late Monday morning. The 10-mile-long convoy is on its way to Washington, D.C. The group says it’s traveling across the country in peace and unity, asking the federal government to end the state of emergency that led to vaccine and mask mandates. The convoy […]
More than 60 animals are dead after a fire broke out in a barn in Greene County early Monday morning. The fire started just after 5 a.m. at Division and Highway 125, east of Highway 65. The Strafford Fire Chief says the barn had a wood frame with metal siding, but the cause of the […]
With experts throughout the country predicting a sharp rise in gas prices due to the invasion of Ukraine, one Missouri politician is hoping to alleviate concerns in the state. Republican State Representative Adam Schwardon introduced legislation today that calls for a six month “gas-tax holiday”. The holiday would mean that the states current 17 cent […]
The filing period for Springfield’s vacant Zone 1 city council seat is now open. The seat was vacated when Angela Romine filed to run for the Missouri Senate. Applications and statements of candidacy will be accepted in the city clerk’s office during normal business hours (8 a.m.- 5 p.m.) through March 11. City council will […]
The Springfield Police Department is warning the public about a counterfeit prescription pill trend. Officers have recently seized large quantities of pills that look like Oxycodone, but have been called Percocet. The counterfeit pills are believed to contain Fentanyl, and they’ve caused several overdoses. Authorities say Oxycodone and Percocet are opioid pain medications commonly prescribed […]
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will transition its COVID-19 vaccination and testing operations from the clinic on east Battlefield near Fremont to Westside Public Health Center at 660 south Scenic. The move is effective Monday, February 28th. Here are the details provided by the health department in a news release: The move highlights the Health […]
As the latest winter storm in the Ozarks leaves the area, many school districts are closing their doors for the final day of the school week. Springfield Public Schools are canceling all seated and live virtual classes for a third straight day. Here’s the list of southwest Missouri public schools and colleges/universities closed Friday: Alton […]
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Fire In Ozark Near US 65
Emergency crews responded to a fire near U-S Highway 65 in Ozark. Authorities say a paint and stain company caught on fire. The building was near the Tracker Boats plant. Drivers on Highway 65 reported the heavy smoke to authorities. All of the employees were evacuated safely. The fire is under investigation. The building was […]