Despite the freezing overnight temperatures predicted for Friday and Saturday night, Springfield’s emergency cold weather shelter for men will not open due to concerns about COVID-19.

While health officials are encouraging the public to social distance and stay home during the coronavirus outbreaks, a local advocate said, for some, home is not necessarily a safe place to be.

The coronavirus pandemic has made many aspects of life more stressful, especially for those who have lost their jobs. Advocates for domestic violence victims say there are some households in our community that might become more dangerous due to the heightened anxiety.

The stay at home orders and lockdowns due to COVID-19 have given abusers opportunities to strengthen their control over their victims.

Stay-at-home orders meant to protect the public during the COVID-19 pandemic have had worrying implications for victims of domestic violence, whose homes are often places of danger.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Local non-profits are seeing the pandemic’s effects on their fundraising efforts.

It’s time to speak out, take action and unite! Domestic violence didn’t take a seven-month hiatus when COVID came to town, and neither should we.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.- On a typical day, domestic violence hotlines receive approximately 21,000 calls, an average of close to 15 calls every minute, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

During the week leading up to her death in October 2018, Torie Parrow tried to do everything she could to protect herself from her husband.

After Melvin Parrow assaulted her and went to jail, he was released with an ankle monitor and a promise to stay away from Torie, her 8-year-old son and the house they shared on West Elm Street in Springfield.