Susan Szuch
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Springfield, MO, United States
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Greene County food inspection finds MSU dining hall has trouble keeping food at right temp
According to the report, a re-inspection will be made when the cooler has been repaired. → Read More
Music and relationships ease Springfield resident's journey with dementia
Music, and the relationships Ron Brammer formed through it, have bolstered him through Lewy body dementia. → Read More
Greene County food inspection finds Springfield deli selling food past its use-by date
While not an indicator of food safety, the "use-by" date is considered the last date an item is at peak quality. → Read More
Springfield company known for hands-free door opener expands into the home
The ToeIn is a plastic ledge that allows people to open cabinet doors without their hands, like the StepnPull. → Read More
Syphilis cases in Greene County increased 12-fold since 2015, health department says
According to provisional data, Greene County had 262 syphilis cases in 2022. In 2015, the county recorded 20 cases. → Read More
Missouri health department looking for Ozarks nonprofits to help feed kids this summer
Applications to be part of the program open on March 1. → Read More
More than half of Greene Co. restaurants inspected had no priority violations this week
Six establishments had no priority violations and 16 had no violations at all. → Read More
Springfield protestors brave the cold to show support for trans kids, opposition to SB 42
Senate Bill 42 contains measures that would allow school districts to ban transgender girls from youth sports. → Read More
Greene Co. food inspections reveal mice, unsafe chicken storage at local establishments
A Springfield restaurant was cited for thawing frozen chicken at room temperature. → Read More
Medical examiner: 'Strong culture of meth use' persists in southwest Missouri
For overdose deaths, “the highest category each year has been the combination of methamphetamine and fentanyl." → Read More
Greene Co. food inspections find phone on cutting board, debris in ice bins this week
The investigator noted the ice bins would be checked during the bar's next routine inspection. → Read More
Greene Co. 'boots-on-the-ground approach to public health' gets another year of funding
The program began as an effort to address health disparities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Agape Boarding School in Stockton makes 'voluntary' decision to close, cites finances
"Agape’s decision to close is voluntary and solely due to the lack of financial resources," school leaders said in a press release. → Read More
Greene County food inspections find mouse droppings, unsafe food handling practices
A Greene County food inspector found mouse droppings in the kitchen and dry storage area of a restaurant. → Read More
Missouri beverage distributor, Absolut Vodka offer 2,000 free rides home on New Year's Eve
Breakthru Beverage Missouri and Absolut Vodka are offering 2,000 free rides home to partygoers in Springfield, Columbia, Kansas City and St. Louis. → Read More
Dreaming of a white Christmas? You may get more than you bargained for in the Ozarks.
Meteorologists are predicting snow, wind up to 45 miles per hour and wind chill at minus 35 degrees on Thursday. → Read More
Mouse droppings, dirty ice machines among findings from Greene County food inspections
One food inspection this week noted mouse droppings in a Springfield Starbucks' storage area. → Read More
Two plead guilty in misdemeanor charges related to Agape Boarding School
In both cases, the courts found "no probable cause that a felony was committed." → Read More
Greene County food inspections for Dec. 8 include sick employees, unsafe food storage
The ill employee at Arby's, 735 S. Glenstone Ave., was sent home, and staff got a refresher on Missouri Food Code. → Read More
With holiday season in swing, Springfield area libraries offer free COVID-19 test kits
The health department encourages people to get tested if they have been exposed to COVID-19 or are exhibiting symptoms. → Read More