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A few rural parts of the Ozarks have some of the lowest vaccination rates in the state, but those numbers are slowly rising.

Owner, Soren Dewey, says it’s a big misunderstanding, but he understands why people think the way they do.

HB563 passed the state house last week.

Gov. Mike Parson last month said he won’t require so-called vaccine passports in Missouri but is comfortable with private companies adopting them.

Arkansas is one of three states without a hate crimes law, along with South Carolina and Wyoming. Hate crimes legislation is also advancing in South Carolina’s Legislature.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday encouraged high school students to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

Hutchinson said the increase will especially help rural districts that have not been able to raise teacher pay in recent years.

Missouri lawmakers on Monday advanced a sweeping firearms bill that would allow concealed guns on public transportation and in churches.

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On Your Side discovered two supply companies filed lawsuits against Love Our Roof. Seeking a total of nearly $1.5 million dollars.

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt obtained and executed a consent judgment against Missouri Fence Company Springfield, LLC and its owner Justin P. Schmidt.

Officers responded around 3:30 p.m. Monday in front of the Walmart at Glenstone and Kearney.

The OTC Board of Trustees met Monday.

The metropolitan area already has been on edge because of the ongoing trial of the first of four police officers charged in George Floyd’s death last May.

The Razorbacks, who will begin a six-game homestand having won 14 of their last 16, are tied for first nationally with 54 home runs and lead the SEC with 7.8 runs per game.

The Jackson County prosecutor’s office said Reid’s blood alcohol content shortly after the Feb. 4 crash was .113, above the legal limit of .08.

Ozarks Healthcare will host COVID-19 clinics on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Fire damages at least two rooms at a motel in Springfield.

Furniture makers are keeping busy this time of year, not only building custom pieces but looking for supplies.

Two injury crashes Sunday afternoon near St. James, Mo. tied up traffic.

Police believe there is no continuing or ongoing threat to the community.

The Warm Line is returning to Southwest Missouri in a collaboration between NAMI and OACAC.

Greg Holland (1-1) pitched two scoreless innings for the win, and Kyle Zimmer worked a perfect 10th for his first career save.

Austin Dean had a two-run double for the Cardinals, who have lost two in a row after a four-game winning streak.

The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash west of Republic Mo.

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) joined Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren Sunday to talk about President Biden’s court-packing commission, the president’s nearly $1.6 trillion spending plan, and the potential for a bipartisan infrastructure bill.

This will mark the first Parade appearance by the band.

First-year coach Bobby Petrino inherited team that went 1-10 in 2019 and established 21 losing seasons since the Idaho Vandals beat the Bears in the 1990 playoffs.

Carlos Martínez (0-2) gave up three runs in five innings. The right-hander has allowed seven earned runs in 10 innings this season.

Deputies say John Woodard, 43, disappeared Thursday night from a home in the 4000 block of South Appleton in Springfield.