The initiative to legalize marijuana in Missouri will do more than make recreational marijuana legal.
The proposed constitutional amendment would also impose a 6% tax on marijuana sales and require a registration card for growing up to six plants for personal use.
The measure would also allow most people with non-violent marijuana convictions to get out of jail, and have their criminal records cleared.
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield marked the anniversary of the famous battle 161 years ago Wednesday.
During a ceremony commemorating the battle, the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Foundation donated a letter from President Lincoln commissioning Major General Franz Sigel, to command the Union Army after General Nathaniel Lyon was killed during the battle.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a single vehicle crash near Phelps killed a teenage driver Wednesday.
Troopers say the driver was travelling along Highway UU when the vehicle went off the right side of the road and overturned.
The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. A 14-year-old passenger in the vehicle was hospitalized with moderate injuries.
Neither of the teenager’s identities have been released, per Highway Patrol policy.
St Louis and Olive streets in Springfield are closed in preparation of the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival this weekend. The festival starts Thursday.
St. Louis street is closed between Jefferson and Kimbrough. Olive Street is closed between Jefferson and McDaniel.
There will be additional closures Downtown on Thursday and Friday.
The Board of Alderman in Willard is looking to fill a vacancy after an Alderman resigned.
Ward One Alderman Tyler Kelly stepped down about two weeks ago, citing other commitments. Mayor Samuel Snider will appoint someone to the seat until the election next April.
Anyone interested in applying to the Ward One seat can get information at Willard City Hall.
Investigators say a fire that began Tuesday evening in Springfield may have been arson.
Authorities responded to the 2200 block of North Delaware for what began as an altercation and arrested one person.
First responders had to help several people inside the home escape the flames.
While there is belief the fire could have been intentional, fire marshals say they won’t know until they can investigate further after the home is demolished, as it is not safe to enter at this time.
With general elections set to take place November 8, Missouri residents will be voting on a measure that could legalize recreational marijuana.
In a release Tuesday, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft says the measure collected the required number of signatures to be put on the November ballot.
If approved, recreational marijuana would be legal for residents 21 and older. They would be able to purchase and grow marijuana for personal use, possibly by the end of the year.
The bill would also remove marijuana-related convictions for nonviolent offenders and will establish a 6% sales tax that would be implemented on all marijuana purchases.
Projections say the tax could break in close to $120 million in the first two years.
Springfield-Greene County Health Department officials say one case of Monkeypox has been confirmed in the county.
Officials say they are currently investigating other potential cases.
Chief Medical Officer Nancy Yoon says vaccinations are available for people who have had close contact with a confirmed case of Monkeypox. So far, only five Monkeypox vaccinations have been given in Greene County.
Springfield-Greene County Health Department officials say one case of Monkeypox has been confirmed in the county.
Officials say they are currently investigating other potential cases.
Chief Medical Officer Nancy Yoon says vaccinations are available for people who have had close contact with a confirmed case of Monkeypox. So far, only five Monkeypox vaccinations have been given in Greene County.
A donation has helped the town of Diggins install it’s first storm warning siren.
Webster County Emergency Management Director Russ Douglas says he has wanted to put a siren in Diggins for some time, but the 20 thousand dollar price tag was prohibitive.
Table Rock Alerting Systems donated a refurbished siren and Webster Electric donated the pole and equipment to put the siren in place.