SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Hundreds are expected to gather in Springfield tonight for the New Year’s Eve ball drop, with local authorities urging attendees to prioritize safety amid celebrations.
Missouri Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported last year that there were 264 traffic accidents during the New Year counting period in Missouri, resulting in 118 injuries and one death.
Cris Swaters, a spokesperson for the Springfield Police Department, stated that officers will be out on patrol during the celebrations…