The Wright County Health Department reports a several possible community exposures to COVID-19. Health leaders report 22 cases, including seven of those in the last two days. Of those cases, they consider eight as active. The following public exposure risks have been identified during the investigations:-June 22-26: Attended Camp Niangua (no mask)-June 26: Walmart in Mountain Grove at approximately 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no mask)-June 26: Norwood High School graduation ceremony (no mask)-June 26: Incredible Pizza in Springfield 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. (no mask)-June 27: YMCA Seymour 1 a.m. to 4...…The Wright County Health Department reports a several possible community exposures to COVID-19. Health leaders report 22 cases, including seven of those in the last two days. Of those cases, they consider eight as active. The following public exposure risks have been identified during the investigations:-June 22-26: Attended Camp Niangua (no mask)-June 26: Walmart in Mountain Grove at approximately 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no mask)-June 26: Norwood High School graduation ceremony (no mask)-June 26: Incredible Pizza in Springfield 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. (no mask)-June 27: YMCA Seymour 1 a.m. to 4...WW…

Reported cases of the coronavirus in Missouri are up by more than 700 cases. The Tuesday increase is the highest daily increase the state has seen so far. Health department officials say the spike is partly because of a delay in reporting from labs. Spokeswoman Lisa Cox also says confirmed cases piled up over the holiday weekend. She says the agency expects higher-than-usual numbers Wednesday, too. Missouri reported another 773 cases of coronavirus Tuesday, a roughly 3.2% increase from Monday. There have been 24,629 reported cases since the virus first struck the state. At least 1,042...…Reported cases of the coronavirus in Missouri are up by more than 700 cases. The Tuesday increase is the highest daily increase the state has seen so far. Health department officials say the spike is partly because of a delay in reporting from labs. Spokeswoman Lisa Cox also says confirmed cases piled up over the holiday weekend. She says the agency expects higher-than-usual numbers Wednesday, too. Missouri reported another 773 cases of coronavirus Tuesday, a roughly 3.2% increase from Monday. There have been 24,629 reported cases since the virus first struck the state. At least 1,042...WW…

A black bear is gaining national attention for his summer walkabout, which started in Wisconsin and has now taken him to Missouri. The bear, named "Bruno," has crossed several state lines and now made way to Missouri. He even has his own called “Keeping Bruno Safe,” which has more than 85,000 members tracking his whereabouts. Gray TV affiliate KFVS , according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Bruno has traveled over 400 miles and he is still on the move.Bruno crossed from Wisconsin into Illinois in June then briefly crossed into Iowa before returning to Illinois. Angela...…A black bear is gaining national attention for his summer walkabout, which started in Wisconsin and has now taken him to Missouri. The bear, named "Bruno," has crossed several state lines and now made way to Missouri. He even has his own called “Keeping Bruno Safe,” which has more than 85,000 members tracking his whereabouts. Gray TV affiliate KFVS , according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Bruno has traveled over 400 miles and he is still on the move.Bruno crossed from Wisconsin into Illinois in June then briefly crossed into Iowa before returning to Illinois. Angela...WW…

LAMPE, Mo. - Dozens of campers and counselors from the K-2 camp of Kamp Kanakuk have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.A communications director from the Missouri DHSS says 41 people, which includes campers and counselors, have tested positive.Previously, an email was sent out to all parents of the six Kanakuk camps to inform them of from two counselors at the K-2 site.Both counselors wore masks, but were symptomatic when they took the test last week. The positive results came back last Friday.In response, Kamp Kanakuk suspended...…LAMPE, Mo. - Dozens of campers and counselors from the K-2 camp of Kamp Kanakuk have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.A communications director from the Missouri DHSS says 41 people, which includes campers and counselors, have tested positive.Previously, an email was sent out to all parents of the six Kanakuk camps to inform them of from two counselors at the K-2 site.Both counselors wore masks, but were symptomatic when they took the test last week. The positive results came back last Friday.In response, Kamp Kanakuk suspended...WW…

Walmart is no longer selling “All Lives Matter” merchandise on its website.The retail giant removed the products after receiving backlash for T-shirts that featured variations of the “Black Lives Matter” slogan.The company didn’t remove several other variations including “Irish Lives Matter,” “Blue Lives Matter” and “Homeless Lives Matter.”Walmart said the products are being offered by third-party sellers.…Walmart is no longer selling “All Lives Matter” merchandise on its website.The retail giant removed the products after receiving backlash for T-shirts that featured variations of the “Black Lives Matter” slogan.The company didn’t remove several other variations including “Irish Lives Matter,” “Blue Lives Matter” and “Homeless Lives Matter.”Walmart said the products are being offered by third-party sellers.WW…

Authorities are investigating after a human scalp was discovered in a Joplin campground. Newton County Sheriff Chris Jennings said the owner of the Holly Haven Campground on the southwest side of Joplin found the scalp Saturday morning near a pond. The Joplin Globe reports that cadavar dogs and a dive team were sent to the scene but found nothing. The scalp has been taken to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crime lab for analysis. Sheriff Jennings said the scalp was probably dragged to the campground by animals.…Authorities are investigating after a human scalp was discovered in a Joplin campground. Newton County Sheriff Chris Jennings said the owner of the Holly Haven Campground on the southwest side of Joplin found the scalp Saturday morning near a pond. The Joplin Globe reports that cadavar dogs and a dive team were sent to the scene but found nothing. The scalp has been taken to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crime lab for analysis. Sheriff Jennings said the scalp was probably dragged to the campground by animals.WW…

The Joplin, Missouri area is the nation's top spot for COVID-19 growth over the past week, according to from the Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care Project. In a seven-day stretch that ended June 18, the Joplin area's average daily growth rate of COVID-19 cases was 11.9 percent, according to the data. In that same span, the next closest daily growth rate was Tyler, Texas at 9.1 percent. Jasper County, which includes Joplin and neighboring communities, has reported 196 cases as of Saturday afternoon. According to the Missouri DHSS, the county's case count has increased by 89.42 percent over the...…The Joplin, Missouri area is the nation's top spot for COVID-19 growth over the past week, according to from the Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care Project. In a seven-day stretch that ended June 18, the Joplin area's average daily growth rate of COVID-19 cases was 11.9 percent, according to the data. In that same span, the next closest daily growth rate was Tyler, Texas at 9.1 percent. Jasper County, which includes Joplin and neighboring communities, has reported 196 cases as of Saturday afternoon. According to the Missouri DHSS, the county's case count has increased by 89.42 percent over the...WW…

A grand jury on Thursday indicted a Kansas City detective on involuntary manslaughter in the shooting of a black man who was killed last year in his own backyard while backing into his garage.The Jackson County grand jury also charged Detective Eric DeValkenaere with armed criminal action in the Dec. 3 killing of Cameron Lamb outside his Kansas City home. DeValkenaere, who had returned to duty after the shooting, is now suspended, the Kansas City Police Department said Thursday in a statement. The indictment comes days after Lamb's death garnered renewed attention stemming from his family's...…A grand jury on Thursday indicted a Kansas City detective on involuntary manslaughter in the shooting of a black man who was killed last year in his own backyard while backing into his garage.The Jackson County grand jury also charged Detective Eric DeValkenaere with armed criminal action in the Dec. 3 killing of Cameron Lamb outside his Kansas City home. DeValkenaere, who had returned to duty after the shooting, is now suspended, the Kansas City Police Department said Thursday in a statement. The indictment comes days after Lamb's death garnered renewed attention stemming from his family's...WW…

(CNN) – North Korea is being accused of making millions of dollars, and breaking its sanctions, by selling sand.Analysts at the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (C4ADS), a nonprofit research organization based in Washington, D.C., said they first noticed dozens of ships mysteriously sailing to North Korea in May 2019.The analysts said they then discovered a massive operation involving 279 ships – which had links to China – being used to dredge and transport sand.Satellite images show clouds of sand, under what appear to be dozens of barges and dredgers, being extracted from the sea off...…(CNN) – North Korea is being accused of making millions of dollars, and breaking its sanctions, by selling sand.Analysts at the Center for Advanced Defense Studies (C4ADS), a nonprofit research organization based in Washington, D.C., said they first noticed dozens of ships mysteriously sailing to North Korea in May 2019.The analysts said they then discovered a massive operation involving 279 ships – which had links to China – being used to dredge and transport sand.Satellite images show clouds of sand, under what appear to be dozens of barges and dredgers, being extracted from the sea off...WW…

The City of Springfield has identified the officer injured during an incident with a man outside the police department around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.Officer Mark Priebe was "seriously injured" after a suspect rammed him into a barricade with an SUV, trapping him under the vehicle, in the police headquarters parking lot. Priebe is a 21-year police veteran, according to Mayor Ken McClure. A police spokeswoman says he will undergo surgery Tuesday night. He is listed in serious condition.The police department identified the suspect as Jon Tyler Franklin Routh, 28."This is a sad reminder of the...…The City of Springfield has identified the officer injured during an incident with a man outside the police department around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.Officer Mark Priebe was "seriously injured" after a suspect rammed him into a barricade with an SUV, trapping him under the vehicle, in the police headquarters parking lot. Priebe is a 21-year police veteran, according to Mayor Ken McClure. A police spokeswoman says he will undergo surgery Tuesday night. He is listed in serious condition.The police department identified the suspect as Jon Tyler Franklin Routh, 28."This is a sad reminder of the...WW…