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Number of new flu cases in Greene County soared last week
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:43:38 -0800
The number was nearly the total of the rest of the fall and winter combined. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says it saw 17 confirmed new influenza cases last week, up from six the previous week. That included 12 cases of Type A and five cases Type B flu.
Missouri sheriff tries flashing signs to fight crime
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:04:34 -0800
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - Short on deputies, a Missouri sheriff's office has turned to electronic stand-ins to combat a surge in crime. Officials in rural Greene County, in the southwest part of the state, are using flashing signs to alert residents to recent burglaries in their neighborhoods and to urge people to report suspicious activity. "We want to let the bad guys know that ...
Three E.coli Cases at Jimmy John's Happened in Greene County
Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:13:22 -0800
None of the local cases required hospitalization, according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Dept. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department said Wednesday that three of the 12 reported E.coli bacteria illnesses that stemmed from eating raw sprouts at Jimmy John's locations happened right here in Greene County.
Greenleaf Securities Fraud Defendant on Trial in Greene County
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:01:23 -0800
(Springfield, MO) -- Today was the first day of a trial for one of several Greenleaf LLC defendants on trial in Greene County court for securities fraud. An assistant Missouri Attorney General says Greenleaf knowing sold homes to buyers who could not afford them and took money from investors. The defense attorney says his client had not intention of committing fraud.
Greene County Clerk Hopes For Good Turnout Tuesday For February Election
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:27:53 -0800
Almost 40% of voters cast their ballots in last Presidential Primary in 2008 It's Election Day in Missouri, and KSPR News has been covering hometown issues that will appear on ballots today.
Ordinary Heroes Exhibit Opens Sunday at History Museum for Springfield- Greene County
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:27:39 -0800
Springfield, Mo. - Ordinary Heroes: One Hundred Plus Years of Those who Protected and Served Springfield and Greene County exhibit opens with a reception Sunday, February 5, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at the History Museum for Springfield- Greene County. This event is free and open to the public.
State Group to Support Commission's Appeal Effort
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:45:00 -0800
The Warren County Commission this week said it will receive support from the Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) in its legal battle against the city of Warrenton over permitting requirements.
Springfield Police Hails New Record-Keeping Technology As Key To Solving Crimes More Effectively
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:57:56 -0800
Republic PD, Greene County Sheriff and Missouri Highway Patrol will log on to new system as well in coming year. One year and half-a-million dollars later, Springfield Police officers say their new record management system is helping them fight crime better than ever before.
Missouri redistricting: Where it stands today
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:57:29 -0800
Every 10 years, based on the results of the latest U.S. Census, Missouri redraws its 163 state House of Representatives districts, 34 state Senate districts and, as of the latest Census, eight U.S. House of Representatives districts. The maps for each of the three districts have met legal challenges that still must be sorted out. Here is an update of where each situation stands today, overall ...
Felixstowe/Missouri: “Fast” Eddie appears before US court
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:17:10 -0800
FELIXSTOWE/MISSOURI: “Fast Eddie” Maher, the former Securicor guard wanted in connection with the theft of £1m from Felixstowe in 1993, appeared before a US court today.