Heart of the Ozarks in Ava is reporting no positive cases of the coronavirus for the last two weeks. This comes after the nursing home reported more than 50 cases last month.
R&K Coins in Springfield is closing its doors after being in business for the last 20 years. Despite staying open throughout the pandemic, owner James Kelley Eddington says that because of health issues, he’s no longer able to run the store.
As temperatures are dropping across the Ozarks, many people may start to turn on their heaters. Logan-Rogersville fire protection district’s Chief Richard Stirts says they’ve already gotten calls to check out heaters that have started to smoke.
Election Day is a little more than a week away, and Greene County Clerk, Shane Schoeller addresses various concerns.
Stand Against Trafficking holds Walk for Freedom in Springfield, hoping to abolish human trafficking
Dozens of people gathered at Jordan Valley Park, in Springfield, this morning to join in the Walk for Freedom. The 0.6 mile walk was done in complete silence in memory of those who have endured trafficking.
One of the directors of Gold Medal Gym says she was contacted eight days after a member tested positive for the coronavirus and potentially exposed seven others in a gymnastics class.
Melissa Peralta Sanchez is the first girl in Ozark school history to qualify for states in singles tennis but she wasn’t able to play in the tournament today because she was exposed to COVID-19.
Homeowners associations have rules stopping people from putting any political signs on their lawns but a Missouri statute says that’s not allowed.
Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers that deer are more active this time of year and that can create hazards for motorists.
Today is world mental health day and unemployment can be a major factor in mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts.
The Humansville School District cancelled school today claiming there was a disruption scheduled that could cause student safety and transportation concerns. A protest and counter-protest were supposed to take place at 2:45 this afternoon, according to the superintendent.
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is encouraging people in the community to open up about their mental health as the pandemic continues.
A new all-inclusive playground is now open at McBride Elementary and it’s named Mr. Nicks playground in honor of former special education teacher, Nick Hostler.
Healthcare workers at Cox and Mercy have been working on the front lines of the pandemic over the last seven months and that can take a toll on their mental health.
Farmers across the state will be harvesting their crops and Missouri State Highway Patrol says drivers need to stay alert, especially on rural highways.
Nurses working on the frontlines have now been helping care for coronavirus patients for the last seven months and that can take a toll on how they care for their own mental health.
Western Taney County’s Fire Protection District took part in a live fire exercise, burning 18 acres at the Hollister schools agricultural center.
Heart of the Ozarks in Douglas County has 54 active cases of coronavirus, including include 40 residents and 14 staff members. Most of the residents who have tested positive have been asymptomatic and anyone who tests positive is being put into isolation in the facility’s coronavirus wing.
Halloween’s about a month away and parents might already be looking to buy costumes for their kids. There are certain things parents should look to avoid when they go shopping.
Deer archery season begins today in Arkansas and with the start of the season, the national park services is opening a new area near Buffalo National River for bow hunters.
Colleges and universities across the country are seeing fewer students enroll during the pandemic but that’s not the case at Missouri State University.
Missouri ranks second in the nation in the number of women murdered by men, according to a study by the Violence Policy Center.
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department released guidelines for Halloween so people can have fun celebrating the holiday, in the safest way possible.
The Missouri Job Center here in Springfield is partnering with the Geek Foundation to offer IT and web development classes.
The city of Republic is opening its new animal control center to the public after months of construction. The new facility can hold more than twice the amount of animals as the old facility, saving taxpayers money.
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is launching a COVID-19 toolkit for parents and students. The health department says the goal is to help families navigate the new challenges they may face because of the pandemic.
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley is looking at how churches are treated during the pandemic and asks for help from the Department of Justice.
The Greene County Clerk, Shane Schoeller, says his office has never seen this many requests for mail-in or absentee ballots. Because of this, voters are encouraged to send back their mail-in ballots as soon as possible.
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is referred to as the 100 deadliest days of summer for young drivers. Nationwide, that time sees an increase in fatalities for those young drivers. Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that during this time there isn’t an increase in teen drivers involved fatal crashes.
Ozark School District is increasing the pay for substitute teachers to start at $100 a day.
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department now has a toolkit to help employers stop the spread of COVID-19 within their workplaces.
A partnership between Springfield Public Schools and Burrell Behavior Health is expanding resources to help students while they’re at school.
Summer is winding down but people across the Ozarks are continuing to go on float trips, and need to continue to do so safely.
The Greene County Commission approved 53 CARES grants this week. Senior Age is one of the community organizations receiving a grant for $90,222.75 from the county.
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department reported 266 new cases of coronavirus this week for people within the 18 to 22 age group. Evangel University senior, Ashlee Rice, was taking precautions but never really thought she would get COVID-19-- until she did.
The Ozark School District is now providing free breakfast and lunch for every Kindergarten through 12th grade student. This is part of the USDA’s extended free-meal program, which is a continuation of the summer meal program that the school district already takes part in every year.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking states to prepare for coronavirus vaccines to be distributed by November 1st. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says it's working through different scenarios to plan for when it comes to getting a vaccine.
Help your children cope with the death of a celebrity; tips from Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield
The Boys and Girls Club of Springfield says that parents need to create a safe space to talk about the death of celebrities with their kids.
Springfield Police Department doubles number of female and minority officers over the last ten years
The Springfield Police Department has doubled the number of female and minority officers over the last decade.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its online guidelines for coronavirus testing, saying people exposed to the virus but not showing symptoms may not need to get tested. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says it thinks the updated online guidelines are targeted more towards communities where testing isn’t widely available, but that isn’t a concern here.
Cox Health and the Springfield Community Gardens are partnering to start a farm on Primrose Street, down the road from Cox South.
Missouri State University reported an additional 18 students who were recently on campus have tested positive for COVID-19. This comes after the university had 141 cases last week. The quarantine dorm on campus can house up to 73 students and it currently has 57 staying there.
A Springfield man, Patrick Grayson, is trying to draw more attention to the Black Lives Matter movement, among other social justice issues by riding his trike across the country.
A Springfield Police officer received some much needed support as community members from around the Ozarks gathered to lend a helping hand by building him a wheelchair accessible sidewalk and patio.
As Missouri State University finishes up its first week of classes, the school is seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases among students and staff.
Just days before the the new school year was about to start, leaders with the Springfield Public School district decided to allow some students to do in-person learning four days a week. Kristi Fulnecky is calling that decision a victory in her lawsuit against the district.
Springfield’s School Board has revised it’s plan for the upcoming school year. The district will now offer four days a week of in-person learning to all pre-school age kids and some students with special needs.
The pandemic has put a strain on our mental health but as kids get ready to go back to school for the first time in months, they could be feeling anxious and depressed. The executive director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Stephanie Appleby, says for some kids, this could be the first time feeling this way.
Nixa Public Schools held its fourth annual back to school bash but this years looked different than previous ones. The event today gave students in need from all grades a new backpack, some school supplies, a hygiene kit, and even a new pair of shoes.
The changes to the upcoming school year due to the coronavirus pandemic can take a toll on a student’s mental health. The executive director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness here in Springfield, Stephanie Appleby, says young adults can experience more symptoms of anxiety and depression because so much of this year is unknown.