Police say a three-year-old girl from Carthage has died after being found unresponsive in a car.
Authorities say the child was found in the 100 block of North Maple Street Friday afternoon.
The victim was taken to a hospital in Joplin, then flown to a hospital in Springfield, but died on Saturday.
No arrests have been made, but the case is still being investigated.
Missouri’s Governor describes the State Fair in Sedalia as an important time to celebrate the efforts of farmers and ranchers as well as young people like 4-H students, who work hard on their projects year-round.
Governor Parson traveled to Sedalia on Thursday for the fair’s opening day. This year’s fair theme is “Buckets of Fun.”
Today is Missouri Department of Conservation Day, and there will be live animal exhibits in the conservation building.
Missouri’s Governor describes the State Fair in Sedalia as an important time to celebrate the efforts of farmers and ranchers as well as young people like 4-H students, who work hard on their projects year-round.
Governor Parson traveled to Sedalia on Thursday for the fair’s opening day. This year’s fair theme is “Buckets of Fun.”
Today is Missouri Department of Conservation Day, and there will be live animal exhibits in the conservation building.
The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office has laid off several staff members and two deputies.
Sheriff Cass Martin says the layoffs were forced by rising costs and declining sales tax revenue. Martin says he worked with county commissioners to find ways to solve the departments budget deficit, but in the end layoffs were unavoidable.
Ozark County Presiding Commissioner John Turner says the layoffs wont bring savings immediately, but could get the department within budget by the end of the year.
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office have issued a missing juvenile alert.
12-year-old Maxwell Robbins is described as about 5 feet tall and 120 pounds with long, shaggy hair.
He was last seen at his residence at Parks Creek Road in Grovespring on Wednesday.
Anyone with any information as to the whereabouts of Robbins is asked to contact the Wright County Sheriff’s Office.
Recent rains have caused problems at the historic Gillioz Theater.
Heavy rains last Friday caused water to leak from the roof to the lobby and rotunda.
The stage and seating area was not harmed.
Humidifiers are being used to dry out the flooded area.
The theater is still open for scheduled shows.
Two Laclede County men have been charged in connection with a burglary in Camden County.
Camden County deputies arrested five people after a report of suspicious activity at a barn in Montreal.
The owner of the barn was out-of-town.
Two men, 44 year old Jeffrey Jones and 44 year old Bobby Alford, both from Lebanon, have been charged with felony burglary and felony stealing.
Both are being held in the Camden County Adult Detention Center.
Springfield Police have a woman in custody, as authorities believe she set fire to a suspected meth lab.
Jennifer Buttram faces charges of arson and unlawful use of a weapon after officers say she arrived at a home on Delaware Avenue on August 9 and threatened a resident with a knife.
The resident told police she accused him of owing her money.
Reports say Buttram then threatened to burn the house down, and a short time later the garage caught fire.
Firefighters arrived and put out the flames, and investigators discovered what they believe may have been a meth lab.
Buttram is due for her first court appearance in the case on August 15.
COVID 19 testing open to the public will be moving to a new location beginning Monday, August 15th.
According to a release from the Springfield Greene County Health Department, “COVID-19 testing will be moving to the Springfield-Greene County Health’s Bengsch Building (227 E. Chestnut Expy)…Members of the public can still make COVID-19 testing appointments at COVIDTesting417.com. Hours of operation for testing will remain the same from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and will be by appointment only.”
COVID 19 testing open to the public will be moving to a new location beginning Monday, August 15th.
According to a release from the Springfield Greene County Health Department, “COVID-19 testing will be moving to the Springfield-Greene County Health’s Bengsch Building (227 E. Chestnut Expy)…Members of the public can still make COVID-19 testing appointments at COVIDTesting417.com. Hours of operation for testing will remain the same from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and will be by appointment only.”