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Jim D. Morris, a well-known business leader and philanthropist in Springfield, has died at the age of 86.

Officials say more than 172,000 people in St. Louis County have registered for the COVID-19 vaccine, but the the local health department so far has only received 975 doses.

World War II veteran Edgar Fox is the first patient to receive a COVID-19 vaccine from Mercy Springfield through Phase 1B of Missouri’s vaccination plan.

The West Plains School District is among 32 school districts selected to participate in Missouri’s comprehensive literacy state development (CLSD) program.

Sen. Josh Hawley has found a new publisher after his book was dropped by Simon & Schuster.

Try this salsa to add some kick to eggs, tacos, salads, soups or baked potatoes.

Now, the question is whether Mahomes will be cleared to play the Buffalo Bills in the AFC title game next Sunday.

In the winter months coyotes are out looking for food even in your rural backyard.

On Monday Arkansas will move into its next round of vaccinations as a part of Phase 1-B, which will expand vaccine accessibility to a new list of people.

Three inmates who escaped from the Iron County Jail remain at large as of Sunday evening.

Governor Mike Parson is activating Phase 1B- Tier Two of the COVID-19 vaccination on Monday, targeting those high risk individuals. State health leaders are suggesting community vaccine events as one way for people to receive their vaccine.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had to leave their divisional-playoff game against the Cleveland Browns

Boy Scouts from the Ozarks Trail Council recently donated popcorn to Mercy Springfield and CoxHealth to thank frontline workers for their service.

Patrick Mahomes exits and evaluated for concussion, but the Chiefs advance to the AFC Championship.

A man has died and another man is hurt after someone fired shots Saturday night at a party in Phelps County.

Arkansas National Guard troops have departed for Washington, D.C. to serve throughout the week of the presidential inauguration.

The Kansas City Chiefs had to wait until the very last of the six wild-card games played over the weekend to find out who the reigning Super Bowl champions would play in the divisional round of the playoffs.

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed a second K-9 unit to its patrol.

Springfield typically has various events to celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, and legacy. However, due to the pandemic, this year will be a little different.

The Springfield Police Department’s Traffic Section will look to crack down on impaired driving Sunday, planning to conduct a DWI saturation enforcement effort from 3-11 p.m.

Miniature pigs are now allowed as pets in Nixa.

Lake Regional Health System recently announced plans to open a new Lebanon campus in 2022.

Both Arkansas and Missouri are preparing to deploy National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. throughout the next few days as the presidential inauguration approaches.

Gun sales are up across the nation and one Springfield gun shop owner says that’s causing an issue with stocking his shelves.

Missourians who received unemployment benefits in 2020 can now view, print and download their 1099-G tax form online.

The Ozark Police Department has issued an endangered person advisory for missing teen Austin Haumann.

The state health department on Saturday reported 270,178 total cases.

Freshman Moses Moody scored a career-best 28 points and had nine rebounds to lead Arkansas (10-4, 2-4), which has lost four of its last five.

A COVID-19 pause left Missouri a little rusty before the Tigers shook it off and beat Texas A&M.

Do you want to build a snowman? For many families around the Ozarks, there was only one clear answer.