Today is Lincoln’s birthday, which is a Missouri State and County holiday.
Most state offices are closed today, with the exception of emergency services, such as the Missouri State Highway Patrol. County Sheriff’s departments are also open today.
While most state offices are closed, the Missouri House and Senate are both in session on this holiday.
Missouri’s Attorney General Andrew Bailey tweets out:
Today is Lincoln’s birthday, which is a Missouri State and County holiday.
Most state offices are closed today, with the exception of emergency services, such as the Missouri State Highway Patrol. County Sheriff’s departments are also open today.
While most state offices are closed, the Missouri House and Senate are both in session on this holiday.
Missouri’s Attorney General Andrew Bailey tweets out:
Coming off of a hot Super Bowl win, MVP Patrick Mahomes is taking his family to Disneyland to celebrate.
In 2013, Mahomes made a nod to the opportunity to “Be the quarterback who says ‘I’m going to Disney World’ after winning” the big game on Twitter. Yesterday, he reposted this in a Twitter video, and now has the opportunity to follow through.
SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS!
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— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) February 13, 2023
The Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday night with a 38-35 victory.
Missouri’s Governor, Mike Parson, attended the game in person.
In honor of the Kansas City Chiefs big win, Governor Parson lit the capital dome in Jefferson City red.
Coming off of a hot Super Bowl win, MVP Patrick Mahomes is taking his family to Disneyland to celebrate.
In 2013, Mahomes made a nod to the opportunity to “Be the quarterback who says ‘I’m going to Disney World’ after winning” the big game on Twitter. Yesterday, he reposted this in a Twitter video, and now has the opportunity to follow through.
SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS!
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) February 13, 2023
The Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday night with a 38-35 victory.
Missouri’s Governor, Mike Parson, attended the game in person.
In honor of the Kansas City Chiefs big win, Governor Parson lit the capital dome in Jefferson City red.
UPDATE:
The identity of the driver has been released, 41-year-old Bobby Jones of Nixa.
First responders declared him dead at the scene.
ORIGINAL:
A motorcyclist has died in a crash in Springfield early this morning.
Investigators say the motorcyclist hit a curb on Grand East of Grant shortly after 2:30 this morning. Police have not released the name of the victim pending notification of next of kin.
The El Dorado Springs School Board has voted against going to a four day
school week for the second time. Superintendent Heath Oates says district
officials have done extensive research on five day versus four day weeks, and
studies show mixed outcomes for students. Several teachers in the district
favor a four day week as a way of retaining teachers, but oates says the
teachers have not made a compelling case for a four day week.
Police in Springfield say they have a suspect in custody after he allegedly robbed a local nail salon.
Investigators were called to the Zen Nail Bar on South Campbell Avenue near the West Glenwood intersection Thursday night.
Officers say the suspect, who has not been identified, robbed the business at gunpoint for cash.
Police were able to track down the suspect and arrested him after a foot chase. All of the stolen money was recovered, and no one was injured in the incident.
KOLR-TV is reporting that Missouri State University’s head men’s basketball coach, Dana Ford, is facing accusations of sexual misconduct.
The allegations stem from an incident at a golf tournament in September at the Silo Ridge Golf Club in Bolivar.
An incident report from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the victim was working a beverage cart.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says this is an on-going investigation.
Missouri State University has issued a statement about the allegations, saying “The university was made aware of the allegations against men’s basketball coach Dana Ford in September.
We have taken these allegations seriously.
Given the nature of the allegations, they were immediately assigned to the university’s Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) For investigation.
Following an initial investigation, the claims were unsubstantiated based on available evidence.
The university has no further comment at this time.”
Coach Dana Ford said in a statement, “I felt compelled to respond to the serious allegations made today and to correct some factual errors,”
Ford said. “The golf tournament mentioned in the article took place last September.
During that tournament, I was on a team with three other players.
None of those participants corroborated the allegation referenced because it didn’t happen.”
“The university investigated this situation when it was reported,” Ford continued.
“The university found no evidence to support these false allegations.
I participated fully with that investigation.
These false allegations are particularly disturbing in light of the fact that my wife and I have spent much of our lives fighting domestic violence against women and children through our nonprofit Rebound Foundation.”
“The goal of this statement is to provide my position,” said Ford.
“Missouri State University and my wife stand with me.
My hope is that those who support Missouri State Athletics will continue to support the outstanding athletes whom I have the privilege of coaching.”
The Greene County Commission has approved another round of ARPA funds, this time for nonprofits in the area.
In a release Thursday, the commission announce 31 awards with a total of $4.8 million.
It is the second round of funds awarded to nonprofits courtesy of the American Rescue Plan Act that was signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2021
The complete list of nonprofits and the awards can be found below:
A woman from Springfield is in police custody after allegedly shooting at her fiancé over an Xbox gaming console.
Prosecutors have charged 38-year-old Amanda Pratt with felony unlawful use of a weapon.
Investigators say Pratt was attempting to end the relationship with her fiancé on February 5 when an argument ensued.
Court records show the fiancé reportedly owed her $2,500, which he refused to pay. She then attempted to take his Xbox, causing the two to struggle over the console.
Police say Pratt threw the Xbox to the ground, and then went for a handgun that was in a drawer nearby. She asked him to leave, at which point he refused and she fired a single shot above the fireplace near where her fiancé was standing.
Pratt is being held at the Greene County Jail on a $25,000 bond.