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Calls to Missouri’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline increased during second year of operation
Calls to Missouri's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline have increased significantly from its first to second year, according to data provided by the Missouri Department of Mental Health. The post Calls to Missouri’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline increased during second year of operation appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Millions remain unspent in federal funds for homeless students — and time is running out
Three years after federal aid was earmarked to ensure homeless students get an education, millions of dollars remain unspent in the Midwest and around the country. In September, what’s left of the one-time funding will be returned to the U.S. Treasury.
Bystanders Rescue Kayaker from Drowning
A Missouri man is saved from drowning by a group of bystanders. 72-year-old Thomas Forehand of Joplin was kayaking on the James River just north of Galena, MO, on Saturday afternoon when his kayak flipped, causing him to fall overboard. Forehand then became pinned under a log. Four nearby men – identified as Dakota Bilyeu, Bobby Taylor, Justin DeAtley and Jimmy DeAtley – noticed the man was in distress and went into the water after him. Witnesses say the four worked to pull Forehand from the water and carried him to safety on the beach. Reports indicate Forehand was not breathing but was revived by first aid efforts. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was treated and released. Forehand was able to attend his family reunion the next day.
Springfield-Greene County Health warns public of increased risk of illness
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is warning that the community is at an increased risk of contracting illnesses that cause diarrhea from highly contagious bacteria. The Health Department says they have seen a significant increase in Shigellosis cases in the county. They also noted similar diarrheal cases in the community like Salmonella […]
Could Vision Zero and Safer Streets SGF help Springfield’s problem with traffic deaths?
Recent community surveys show that speeding and traffic congestion continue to be top priorities among Springfield residents wanting to improve their city. Officials say Springfield Police Department spends about 16 hours or more each day addressing traffic crashes, pulling officers from other crucial duties. Springfield city traffic engineer Mandy Buettgen...
Hours after 911 call, 10 puppies died after being left in car overnight: What happened?
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — OzarksFirst is taking a deeper dive into charges filed against a Pittsburg, Missouri woman charged with 13 misdemeanors of Animal Abuse. Macey Casteel is accused of leaving 13 cockapoo puppies in her car overnight on July 14 in a lot near Friends Karaoke Bar on West Battlefield, where 10 died from the […]
School districts in the Ozarks ensuring all children are ready for the first day of school
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — The first school day is approaching. It sets the tone for the entire school year. For low-income families, having brand-new school supplies may be a challenge. Teachers, parents, and students will soon start preparing for the first day of school. “Each year, as students prepare...
Leigh's Lost and Found Digital Extra: Reward set up for long-lost cat
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3′s Leigh Moody shares the story of a long-lost cat missing in Springfield. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
Missouri State baseball pitcher Brandt Thompson picked by Cardinals in 2024 MLB Draft
Shortly after Missouri State saw its first player selected in the 2024 MLB Draft, a second Bear heard his name called when the St. Louis Cardinals selected Brandt Thompson with the 501st overall pick. Thompson, the Bears' Friday starter this past season, is a four-year senior selected to two straight All-Missouri Valley Conference first teams. He became the first Bear to earn back-to-back first-team recognition since Nick Petree, Thompson's pitching coach both years at MSU, in 2012...
Columbia man convicted of trafficking fentanyl in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A U.S. District Court has found a Columbia, Missouri, man guilty of possessing fentanyl and intending to distribute it in Springfield. In a press release, the federal court says 43-year-old Micahel E. Hunt was found guilty of one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. Law enforcement learned that Hunt […]
Homes damaged by trees after Tuesday morning storms in Sunrise Beach
One person was pulled from a house in Sunrise Beach after the building collapsed after a tree fell on Tuesday morning. The post Homes damaged by trees after Tuesday morning storms in Sunrise Beach appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Construction progress on the new Reed Academy
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield Public Schools construction project is making progress. Walls are going up at Reed Academy, one of multiple projects funded by Proposition S, which was passed by voters last year. “We’ve been working for two, two and a half months all underground,” said Bryan Saunders, a Bond Project Manager with Springfield […]
Caught on camera: Thieves drive stolen car into gun store, owner speaks out
LIBERTY, Mo. (KCTV) - Intense surveillance footage captured the moment two people drove a stolen car into a gun store. This happened just before 4 a.m. on Tuesday at Adventure Outdoors downtown. Owner Daniel Mull said when he saw the footage, he almost threw up. “It’s very difficult to see...
Patrick Mahomes Reveals Truth Behind His Unprecedented Training Camp Move
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up for the start of training camp. This will be a crucial part of the team's offseason as they look to defend their title in 2025. For his part, Mahomes recently revealed that he's decided to make an unprecedented move for this year's camp. For ...
Jefferson City offers $7.3 million in CDBG grants for affordable housing projects
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City announced in a Tuesday social media post that it is offering $7.3 million in grants for affordable multi-family rental projects. The funding comes from the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Relief Program. It aims to boost housing recovery efforts following the destruction from the 2019 tornado. The city is accepting The post Jefferson City offers $7.3 million in CDBG grants for affordable housing projects appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Freeman pulmonologist expands services to Neosho
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Newton County residents now have enhanced access to pulmonology care thanks to Freeman pulmonologist Dr. Philip Slocum, who is now seeing patients at the Freeman Neosho Physician Group building.
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