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The pandemic has caused a spike in alcohol sales
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Alcohol sales have surged nationally during the COVID-19 pandemic. The past three months show a 27% increase in alcohol sales across the nation. Reports say Americans spent $1 billion on beer over the Memorial Day Weekend. Councilors with Burrell say they are seeing more people seeking help for their heavy use of […] → Read More
Nursing homes can’t allow families to see loved ones during COVID-19 pandemic
MONETT, Mo. — One mother and daughter are unable to see each other due to COVID-19 guidelines. Kelly Cornell’s 79-year old mother has been in a nursing home for two years. Kelly asked us not to use her mother’s name or show pictures for privacy. Kelly says for months she hasn’t been able to see […] → Read More
Fire Department releases 2019 annual report, EMS calls increase
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Springfield Fire Department released its 2019 annual report Wednesday. The report shows the department took more than 18,000 calls for service in 2019, which is higher than in previous years. EMS calls were also up by nearly 2,000 calls compared to 2019. According to the report, some calls from 2019 were […] → Read More
Housing markets take precautions when showing homes for sale
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The pandemic changed the way the housing market shows homes for sale. There are currently no open houses, but people are still showing homes. April Pettyjohn and her family from Ozark were selling and looking to buy. “We listed kind of right before everything started to escalate with the coronavirus,” Pettyjohn said. […] → Read More
COVID-19 and the United States Postal Service
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The stay-at-home order may cause more people to order items online. This comes as Amazon announced several of its warehouse employees have COVID-19. Many people are concerned about how to handle deliveries. April Graves says she’s forced to come to the post office to find her mail. “I’ve had some issues with […] → Read More
Local church gives out healthcare mask sewing kits
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A local Mormon church put together sewing kits for anyone that wants to make masks for hospital employees. Hundreds of cars came to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to pick up a kit. Service missionary, Deanna Carpenter, says the masks are donated by CoxHealth and aren’t made with typical […] → Read More
Teens Charged in Lawrence County Cemetery and Pool Damage
MT. VERNON, Mo. -- More than 50 headstones were damaged at Lee Cemetery in Verona over the Memorial Day weekend. Some of them dated back to the early to mid 1800's. → Read More
Plato Teacher and Community Leader Recognized by her Students as a Jefferson Award Nominee
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Sarah DuBose uses her enthusiasm and passion to lead these students into paying forward - as they move forward in life. They came all the way from Plato, Missouri High School to Springfield with generous gifts that took a lot of hard work and heart to achieve. → Read More
Celebrating Women's History Month And A Look Back At Betty Love
SPRINGFIELD - She's described as a true pioneer and a trailblazer. Betty Love captured life's moments, sometimes with a paint brush, a pencil...and later a camera. I didn't realize until later, the... → Read More
5th Grader featured as a local Jefferson Award Winner: Ruby Kate Chitsey
HARRISON, Ar.- Ruby Kate Chitsey is only 11-years old. She brings sunshine to nursing homes on some not so sunny days. She met 84-year old Pearl for the first time last year while visiting nursing homes with her mother. → Read More
C.A.R.E Volunteer Gets Recognition for Her Dedication to Helping Stray Animals
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Marilyn Williams is described as a kind, caring and compassionate woman. There's a huge place in her heart for these four-legged creatures. → Read More
Courageous Conversations: Profiling Delaware Elementary School
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Delaware Elementary School is known as being a Special Education Hub in the center of a quiet, established neighborhood. It serves the needs of both general education students who are learning amongst those with unique challenges. The school was built in 1951. → Read More
Jefferson Awards: Ralph Craig
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Our Melanie Chapman introduces Ralph Craig, a volunteer at Cox Medical Center in Branson. → Read More
Springfield Firefighters Could Soon be Working Alongside Firefighters From Another Country
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Springfield Fire Department could be training firefighters from Saudi Arabia. Springfield was selected by the International Association of Fire Chiefs to take part in a fellowship program. → Read More
Coats and Kindness: Car-Fi and Big Al's Subs Partner to Give Back
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- It started as a kind gesture to help those in need and the kindness is spreading. → Read More
Car-Fi Shares Coats and Kindness Throughout Winter Season
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Cars, coats and kindness come together on Glenstone Avenue, but not everyone has a car and not everyone has a coat. → Read More
Fantastic Caverns Ventilating Dangerous Chemicals from the Cave
Springfield, Mo. - How deep and far does the pollution from decades ago reach? That is a question Fantastic Caverns is digging into, literally. → Read More
Victim Speaks Out After Arson at Home in Rountree
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Kelly Sullivan Johnson believes she's lucky to be alive today. She walks through the charred debris of her home with an array of emotions. She gains strength with determination to find who is responsible for setting her beloved home of 20 years on fire and putting her life and a friend's life in jeopardy. → Read More
One of Monett's First Mexican Immigrant Families Share their Story
MONETT, Mo. - The Hispanic Heritage Festival at Monett's South Park became a day Adela Garcia never imagined she would see. → Read More
ICE HERO Program Helps Protect Children from Sex Offenders
FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. - There's a secret weapon designed to protect our children from online internet sex offenders. → Read More