[ad_1] CARBONDALE, Ill. — (AP) — Southern Illinois University has suspended the Delta Chi fraternity for violating the chancellor’s order banning in-person activities to slow the spread of the COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday. The Southern Illinoisan reports Carbondale police over the past weekend responded to a house party hosted by […]
Month: March 2020
Springfield church moves worship outside; police called
[ad_1] CLOSE Buy Photo New Growth Ministries and Pastor Larry Maddox held a church service outdoors on Sunday. (Photo: Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader) All of the Springfield News-Leader’s coverage of the coronavirus pandemic is being provided for free to our readers. Please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing at News-Leader.com/subscribe. Pastor Larry Maddox […]
Coaches use social media to keep athletes engaged
[ad_1] Local coaches find solution to help students stay active March 31, 2020 10:53 PM Andi Sioteco Posted: March 31, 2020 10:53 PM JOPLIN, Mo. — Coaches in the area have taken to social media, posting workouts for their student athletes to do at home. “You know the main thing […]
Coronavirus: Illinois extends stay-at-home order to April 30
[ad_1] SPRINGFIELD, Ill — (AP) — Illinois’ governor has extended his statewide stay-at-home order for three weeks as the nation struggles to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday set a new deadline of April 30 for keeping people inside except for essential needs and jobs. […]
Springfield Facebook group becomes COVID-19 forum
[ad_1] All of the Springfield News-Leader’s coverage of the coronavirus pandemic is being provided for free to our readers. Please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing at News-Leader.com/subscribe. It all started as a joke. A couple of weeks ago when the coronavirus was still relatively new to Springfield, Robert Gary went […]
Latest updated blog – Nice Wednesday lined up for us – Nick
[ad_1] Good Tuesday evening, everyone. Sure enough, we had the rain pay us a visit last night and continued into this morning. As advertised, though, it didn’t last all day. Once we got deeper into the morning and into this afternoon, we saw the sun peak out and warm us […]
Doctor says Missouri running out of time to slow coronavirus
[ad_1] ST. LOUIS — Tuesday the state of Missouri saw a 28% increase in reported COVID19 cases in just one day. In the St. Louis area, the jump was from 629 cases to 860 cases, a 36% increase. That’s the biggest percentage increase seen since cases were first reported. RELATED: […]
Springfield barbers, hair salons close due to COVID-19
[ad_1] CLOSE Buy Photo Donald Spencer, the owner of Reflections Barber Shop, gives George Mathis a haircut and beard trim on March 25, the day before Springfield’s stay-at-home order took effect. Barbershops and hair salons are considered nonessential businesses and will be closed during the 30-day order. (Photo: Andrew Jansen/News-Leader) All […]
Coronavirus St. Louis: 5 family members recovering from COVID-19
[ad_1] ST. LOUIS — “I returned home yesterday from the hospital and I just feel very fortunate,” said St. Louisan Mike Weinhaus. Weinhaus believes that coming home from the hospital is a journey of hope. Five members of his St. Louis family tested positive for COVID-19. Three have since recovered, […]
JQH, Hammons Center eyed as overflow hospitals
[ad_1] All of the Springfield News-Leader’s coverage of the coronavirus pandemic is being provided for free to our readers. Please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing at News-Leader.com/subscribe. Officials are looking at Missouri’s State’s JQH Arena and Hammons Student Center as potential overflow sites for the region’s hospitals amid the coronavirus […]
Kansas Division of Emergency Management advises public to be prepared for tornado season
[ad_1] March 31, 2020 8:29 PM Site staff Posted: March 31, 2020 8:29 PM TOPEKA,Kan. – (www.kansastag.gov: March 31, 2020) As we head into the spring months, the risk of severe thunderstorms increases across Kansas, including the risk for tornadoes. Unfortunately, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, people who rely on public […]
Coronavirus: Hundreds of people given grants in St. Louis area
[ad_1] ST. LOUIS — Andrew “Roo” Yawitz said it has been 16 days since he closed the doors of his business, The Gramophone, due to growing concerns about COVID-19. While many restaurants continue offering pick-up, curbside and delivery service, Yawitz opted not to. “We’re all getting through this in different […]
Parson spars with Galloway as Missouri cases grow by 300
[ad_1] CLOSE All of the Springfield News-Leader’s coverage of the coronavirus pandemic is being provided for free to our readers. Please consider supporting local journalism by subscribing at News-Leader.com/subscribe. While Missouri is planning up to a dozen makeshift hospitals to handle an expected crush of COVID-19 patients, Gov. Mike Parson on […]
Local photographer helps families make memories from their front porch
[ad_1] March 31, 2020 8:47 PM Zachary Dodge Posted: March 31, 2020 8:47 PM CARL JUNCTION, Mo. – With the snap of a photo, Darcie Slivers can create an everlasting memory. Her passion is capturing those natural moments of families in their every day lives. “I’m very passionate about just […]
Coronavirus: St. Louis City buildings closed to visitors
[ad_1] ST. LOUIS — City of St. Louis buildings are not accepting visitors due to coronavirus concerns, the mayor’s office said Tuesday. People were previously required to have their temperatures taken before entering city buildings, but a news release from Mayor Lyda Krewson’s office said they are no longer allowing […]
Flood Warning issued March 31 at 8:53PM CDT until further notice by NWS
[ad_1] …The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois…Kentucky…Missouri… Ohio River at Smithland Dam Ohio River at Paducah Ohio River at Olmsted Lock and Dam Ohio River at Cairo [ad_2] Source link
Flood Warning issued March 31 at 8:50PM CDT until April 15 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS
[ad_1] The Flood Warning continues for the Mississippi River. The Flood Warning continues for the Mississippi River at Caruthersville * until Tuesday April 14. * At 08 PM Tuesday the stage was 39.6 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring AND Minor flooding is forecast. [ad_2] Source link
Flood Warning issued March 31 at 8:50PM CDT until April 12 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS
[ad_1] The Flood Warning continues for the Mississippi River. The Flood Warning continues for the Mississippi River at Tiptonville * until Saturday April 11. * At 08 PM Tuesday the stage was 41.3 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring AND Minor flooding is forecast. [ad_2] Source link
Flood Warning issued March 31 at 8:47PM CDT until further notice by NWS
[ad_1] …The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois…Missouri…Kentucky… Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau Mississippi River at Thebes Mississippi River at New Madrid .The river will fall below flood stage at Thebes by late Wednesday [ad_2] Source link
Flood Warning issued March 31 at 8:47PM CDT until further notice by NWS
[ad_1] …The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois…Missouri…Kentucky… Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau Mississippi River at Thebes Mississippi River at New Madrid .The river will fall below flood stage at Thebes by late Wednesday [ad_2] Source link