The Springfield-Greene County Park Board says the annual Park Day reunion will be held this year after a two-year break.
The festivities will be August 4-7th at Silver Springs Park on North Hampton.
This year’s theme will be “Reunite…Together Again.”
Park Day was first held at Silver Springs Park in 1952.
Park Day was not held in 2020 and 2021 because of COVID-19.
18 individuals in and around Southwest Missouri have been indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine.
According to the Department of Justice, officers seized approximately 29 pounds of methamphetamine, approximately $57,000, and firearms.
The federal indictment charges each of the 18 defendants with participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Barry, Stone, Polk, Lawrence, Greene, Jasper, and Newton Counties, and elsewhere, from Nov. 1, 2020, to April 28, 2022.
One suspect is in custody following a deadly shooting in in Greene County.
The incident occurred off South Farm Road 223, close to Rogersville overnight. The victim was identified as Laterrian Jarman, 20, who was found laying in the front yard of the property. Jarman was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect will be charged today, according to the Greene County Sheriffs Office.
Authorities with the Osage Beach Police Department and Camden County Sheriff’s Office say they have located the body of a local attorney.
Lake Ozark attorney Brian Byrd was reported missing on Sunday, July 10th after not being heard from that evening.
Byrd had been reported missing for eight days when officers with the Osage Beach Police Department located his remains in the parking lot of Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach.
Reports say his body was found in the backseat of his car.
Police have not speculated on a cause of death, and have scheduled an autopsy for later in the week.
Authorities also say they have notified Byrd’s next of kin.
In a release Monday from the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, heat-related illnesses are approaching a four-year high.
According to the report, over 60 people have been hospitalized or required immediate medical care for heat-related incidents so far this year, the highest rate since 2018.
That number is more than double what the county saw in 2021.
A statement from SGCHD can be found below, detailing illnesses, detectable signs and what residents can do to prevent a heat-related illness.
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Springfield-Greene County Health is reporting the highest rate of heat-related illness in Greene County since 2018. As of July 18, more than 60 individuals have sought emergency medical attention to address symptoms caused by heat overexposure, nearly double the rate in 2021.
According to the Greene County Office of Emergency Management, high temperatures are expected to continue through the end of July, with temperatures between 100°F and 104°F expected tomorrow through the end of the week. The Health Department is asking residents to take steps to protect themselves and their families from heat-related illness this summer.
Heat exhaustion is the most common heat-related illness and can lead to dehydration. Symptoms include heavy sweating, paleness, tiredness, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness or fainting, headache, nausea or vomiting. A person with these symptoms should move to a cool spot, rest and drink cool water. If symptoms worsen or last longer than an hour, they should seek medical attention.
Heat stroke occurs when the body’s temperature climbs to or above 104°F. It can be deadly. Call 9-1-1 immediately if a person has symptoms including a high body temperature, red, hot or dry skin, rapid pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion or unconsciousness.
To protect against heat-related illness:
When the National Weather Service issues heat advisories, some air-conditioned facilities are available as public cooling centers. These are a good option for those without shelter and those whose homes are not air-conditioned. Cooling centers include the lobbies of the following Springfield-Greene County Park Board facilities during their normal hours of operation:
The Park Board also offers extended pool hours at Silver Springs Park & Pool when heat advisories are issued. Updated pool hours can be found at parkboard.org/aquatics.
Other cooling centers in Greene County include:
While they are not official cooling centers, Springfield-Greene County Libraries are also a good option for those needing to stay out of the heat. A list of library hours and locations can be found at thelibrary.org/branches.
In people, illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke occur when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded. Children, senior adults and people with chronic illness are at highest risk.
If you see a child, pet or unresponsive adult in a closed, parked vehicle, immediately call 9-1-1. For more information on staying safe in the heat and other summer-related topics, visit health.springfieldmo.gov/summer.
A legend in the local broadcasting industry has died at the age of 94.
Ken Meyer owned KWTO, KTXR and KBFL radio stations, forming Meyer Communications in 1962, along with his late wife, Jane.
Meyer brought KTXR in 1959, adding KWTO AM/FM in 1995 and KBFL in 2000.
Meyer Communications signed on the first UHF television station in Springfield, KMTC (now KOZL).
The Meyer’s success in broadcasting allowed them to generously give back to their community.
Their gifts focused on higher education, the arts and various health organizations.
Jane Meyer died in 2002, but her influence in the company continued to be felt for another two decades.
In July, 2020, Zimmer Communications purchased the stations from Meyer.
Ken Meyer told friends and business associates that, in honor of KTXR’s radio frequency, he had every intention of living to 101.3.
Triple digit temps are headed back to the Ozarks for much of this week right on through the weekend.
The national weather service says dry high pressure is building into the area, with slightly cooler weather today with highs in the low 90’s.
The airmass this week looks to remain fairly dry, with dewpoints in the upper 50’s and 60’s, which will limit the heat index potential.
Next weekend looks to be the hottest period, with highs up around 104 by Sunday.
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas is set to fly in to Springfield on July 23rd to headline a rally in support of Senator Eric Burlison’s Congressional campaign in Missouri’s 7th Congressional District, and Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s run for US Senate.
The event will be hosted by the Truth and Courage PAC, and held at Ocean Zen in Springfield on July 23rd at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7 PM, and you can find the event details by clicking here. The event is free and open to the public, although a $5 donation to the Truth and Courage PAC is encouraged.
Cruz has publicly endorsed both Burlison and Schmitt in their respective races. The Missouri primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 2nd.
KWTO will be hosting a debate featuring Burlison’s race– an 8-way primary for Missouri’s 7th congressional district.
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas is set to fly in to Springfield on July 23rd to headline a rally in support of Senator Eric Burlison’s Congressional campaign in Missouri’s 7th Congressional District, and Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s run for US Senate.
The event will be hosted by the Truth and Courage PAC, and held at Ocean Zen in Springfield on July 23rd at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7 PM, and you can find the event details by clicking here. The event is free and open to the public, although a $5 donation to the Truth and Courage PAC is encouraged.
Cruz has publicly endorsed both Burlison and Schmitt in their respective races. The Missouri primary election will be held on Tuesday, August 2nd.
KWTO will be hosting a debate featuring Burlison’s race– an 8-way primary for Missouri’s 7th congressional district.