Ozarks News

COVID-19 has claimed the life of a prominent Ash Grove physician. Dr. Mark Smith died last Thursday at age 52 from complications of COVID-19. He practiced at …

Governor Mike Parson announced $30 million to support Missouri’s health care professionals and system. Governor Parson directed the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services to create …

The City of Diggins issued a boil water advisory for its customers. The advisory lasts until at least noon on Thursday. City crews are working to repair …

Numbers released Wednesday by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department show 24 new deaths from COVID-19 occurred from August 4th-10th. Of those deaths, leaders say nine occurred in …

UPDATE 9:00 p.m. Wednesday: Springfield police are now saying based on information collected through their investigation, detectives believe Marteze “Tez” Ward has left the Springfield area. Officers …

A Missouri judge has ruled that Governor Parson no longer can deny Medicaid health care to thousands of eligible adults. Cole County Judge Jon Beetem said in …

Missouri State University is starting a new semester with students, faculty, staff and visitors required to mask up when they are indoors. The policy is subject to …

To help folks keep cool and stay safe during this week’s Heat Advisory in the Ozarks, the Springfield-Greene County Park Board has adjusted pool schedules and is …

Southwest Missouri Congressman Billy Long kicks off the “Billy Bus Tour” Tuesday in Springfield. Long announced last week he’s running for U-S Senate in 2022. His statewide …

Tuesday is the Bicentennial of Missouri’s becoming the 24th state to enter the United States of America. A formal ceremony kicks off a full slate of Statehood …