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Springfield Catholic’s Cole wins Texas League Player of the Week
Former Springfield Catholic baseball standout, and current Corpus Christi Hooks outfielder Zach Cole has been named Texas League Player of the Week for the Week of July 8-14. Cole tallied 9 hits, 3 doubles, 2 home runs, and 8 RBI across five games for the Hooks. For the season, Cole...
KCPD: Motorcyclist died in three vehicle crash
KANSAS CITY—One person died in a three vehicle accident just before 11p.m. Monday in Kansas City. A Kawasaki motorcycle was southbound on Interstate 435 at Bannister Road at a very high rate of speed, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. The driver lost control of the motorcycle when the...
Massive amounts of rain causing Central Missouri Flooding
CENTRAL, Mo. (KOAM) — Massive amounts of rainfall in a short period of time is causing flooding issues from Central Missouri through the St Louis area, Illinois and Tennessee. And it is not over, the NWS-St Louis issued a Flood Warning until Wednesday morning at 7 a.m.
Missouri, Kansas Brace for Severe Thunderstorm Watch This Morning
Kansas City, MO – Residents in northwestern and north-central Missouri are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch this morning as the NWS Storm Prediction Center warns of potential damaging winds and large hail. According to the NWS Storm Prediction Center, the watch is effective from 7:10 AM to 1:00 PM...
General Assembly candidates hear issues from University of Missouri workers
Members of the University of Missouri and its hospital workers union want candidates for state office to put their weight behind labor issues members say they are facing from university administration. Laborer's International Union of North America Local 955 hosted a forum Saturday with the candidates at Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia...
Flood Watch Issued for Southeast Missouri and Southwest Illinois Amid Heavy Rain Threat
St. Louis, MO – A flood watch is now in effect for parts of southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois due to heavy rain expected tonight. The National Weather Service (NWS) in St. Louis has warned that severe thunderstorms may develop, potentially leading to localized flash flooding. According to the...
Veterans invited to town hall meeting
An organization created to assist veterans is inviting interested individuals to attend an upcoming town hall meeting. The Veterans and Military Coalition of the Ozarks is inviting veterans and their families to the town hall meeting, which will take place on Wednesday, July 31 at the OTC Table Rock Campus, located at 10698 Historic Hwy. 165 in Hollister. The event will occur from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kansas City Chiefs Coach Andy Reid Jokes Travis Kelce is Sometimes the ‘Waterboy’ in Taylor Swift Relationship
Perry Knotts/Getty Images Andy Reid knows better than anybody the importance of balance and teamwork when it comes to finding success. A well-executed game plan is crucial on the football field, of course, but the Chiefs head coach argued it’s also come in handy in Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift. “When he goes to […]
The Cardinals having no players represented in the All-Star Game is bad for baseball
With the MLB All-Star Week finally here, teams get to showcase their stars on the game's biggest stage. Everything is bigger in Texas, as the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game will take place at the ballpark in Arlington. Every team has an elected representative if not voted in, and the Cardinals' only All-Star for 2024 is elite closer Ryan Helsley. But breaking news: he has opted out of pitching in the all-star game. Kyle Finnegan of the Washington Nationals will be his replacement.
Stormy Weather Ahead with Severe Thunderstorm Potential Through Wednesday Morning
Finally, the heat is replaced with storms.
Severe setup possible leading into Tuesday afternoon and evening
Storms are currently training across southern Illinois, with flash flooding ongoing from Saint Louis down toward Mount Vernon. With additional rounds of storms likely through tonight, flash flooding is likely to develop. The current areas under a Flood Watch through Wednesday morning are in green below. This is mainly for...
What is Vision Zero and why is Springfield City Council going to consider using it to make streets safer?
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you think Springfield streets are dangerous to drive, you’re right. “There are 172 cities in the country that have more than 150,000 residents,” Traffic Safety Engineer Mandy Buettgen told the Springfield City Council at a luncheon on Tuesday. “And among them, Springfield ranks as the 13th worst city in traffic fatality rate. Despite our efforts year-after-year, Springfield traffic fatalities have been increasing.”
Branson Police Department Reports on Online Scams
The Branson Police Department recently reported on online scams and offer ways to counter scammers, according to a Branson government press release. (Branson, MO 7/12/2024) Branson Police report that over the past several months, elderly residents of Branson, and in the region, have reported being victims of online scams. The scams typically start with the victims receiving unsolicited emails or telephone calls from scammers claiming to be tech support associated with INTUIT, Norton Antivirus, or United States Federal Agents. The scammers will attempt to gain the victims’ confidence and will work to isolate their victims from family, friends -- and especially law enforcement.
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