Ascension hospitals to protect employee pay in COVID-19 related situations
Ascension's CEO tells employees that they'll protect their pay if they're temporarily assigned to different jobs or unable to work for reasons linked to COVID-19.
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Freeman delivers update, speaks to KOAM about furloughs
Freeman Health System speaks to KOAM about furloughs after the hospital's daily briefing related to COVID-19.
Bicyclist dies after being hit on I-49 in southwest Missouri
Authorities say a Neosho man is dead after a car hit his bicycle on I-49 in southwest Missouri.
Pittsburg man in jail for killing his father
Authorities arrest a Pittsburg man after he called 911 and told them he fatally shot his dad.
Joplin Health Department confirms second case of COVID-19
The Joplin Health Department confirms a second positive case of COVID-19.
Authorities arrest alleged stabbing, burglary suspect after chase across state lines
Authorities capture a suspect in Pittsburg after a chase that ran across state lines.
Independent living resident in Pittsburg turns 101, has to celebrate without family due to COVID-19
Viva Boger, a resident at the Carrington Place Cottages Independent living center in Pittsburg, just turned 101 years old. But because of the coronavirus, she is celebrating differently this year.
Two additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Health Department and Montgomery County Emergency Management Office on Sunday afternoon reported two additional COVID-19 cases involving Montgomery County residents.
Virus now claims 46 Oklahoma lives, more than 1,200 cases
The Oklahoma State Department of Health says the number of coronavirus cases in the state has now surpassed 1,200 and reports four more deaths.
COVID-19 cases in Bourbon County total seven
The Bourbon County Health Department confirmed three more COVID-19 cases on Sunday, April 5, bringing the total to seven.
Disability rights groups take action against Kansas COVID-19 guidelines
As coronavirus cases increase, health providers may be forced to ration out treatment for patients, but disability rights groups like SKIL in parsons are speaking out against a set of guidance protocols passed down from KDHE.
Missouri recruits medical personnel to boost COVID-19 response across state
Additional medical professionals are needed by hospitals across Missouri to help meet the challenges posed by COVID-19.
Governor Parson assures Missourians food supply chain remains strong
At Saturday’s press briefing, Governor Mike Parson assured Missourians that the state’s food supply chain remains strong.
Big Elk Campground staying busy during COVID-19, taking extra measures to keep customers safe
Owner of Big Elk Campground Pat Tinsley says they have had an increase of customers lately because of COVID-19.
Governor Stitt announces volunteer readiness program
Governor Kevin Stitt announced the launch of a new volunteer initiative that will connect courageous Oklahomans to volunteer opportunities in their communities, once health professionals determine it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Semi overturns in Crawford County
A semi truck flipped in Crawford County, sending the driver to the hospital.
Local infection control expert shares advice on how to properly wear masks, gloves following CDC recommendation
The CDC is recommending everyone wear masks when going out. We spoke with an infection control specialist on the do's and don’ts when it comes to masks and gloves and keeping yourself safe.
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings
As the CDC studies the spread and effects of COVID-19, they now recommend using cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are hard to maintain, such as stores and pharmacies.
Carthage teachers work to keep kids learning amid school closure
Teachers in Carthage, like many in the four-states, are working to keep their students learning while schools are closed.
Missouri issues statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order to control, contain, and combat COVID-19
Governor Mike Parson today issued a statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order effective beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020.
COVID-19 Prep: Freeman trains nurses to be ready for ICU
Freeman is taking a proactive approach to fighting COVID-19, training nurses to treat patients in the ICU, should the need arise.
