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Missouri woman says residents should unite against state’s attempt to reclaim pandemic money
A St. Louis County resident is calling for tough action against the state over its efforts to reclaim millions of pandemic dollars the state claims were overpaid to recipients. Citizens describe the state’s actions as punitive and uncaring to those who have already suffered through the pandemic.
Local law enforcement helps raise money for Special Olympics
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Local law enforcement officers took time yesterday to give back and serve the community. Special Olympics, Culver’s and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office teamed up to raise funds through the “Tip a Cop” program. All of the tips officers and deputies received are direct donations to Special Olympics and help put on […]
“They are absolutely heroes”: How several Stone County locals saved a Joplin man from drowning
STONE COUNTY, Mo. — Stone County Sheriff Doug Rader is giving credit to several locals in the Stone County area for helping save a man’s life this past weekend. “I got a firsthand account from some people that were right there when it happened. Some local people from Reeds Spring and Galena, and the story […]
Laclede County drug arrest leads to a guilty verdict in Federal Court
A Columbia, man was found guilty in federal court today of possessing fentanyl that he intended to distribute in Springfield. 43 year old Michael E. Hunt, Junior was found guilty of one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. In 2022, Law enforcement officers learned that Hunt was planning to transport fentanyl from Columbia to Springfield. Hunt was driving on Highway 5 when a Laclede County Deputy pulled him over for a moving violation. A K-9 Unit was called and the service dog alerted to the presence of drugs in the Jeep, at which time Hunt locked the vehicle and refused to give officers the keys. Officers called in a tow company and had them unlock the Jeep, and then performed a search. A black gym bag was found on the front passenger seat, and officers seized approximately 300 grams of fentanyl, which is consistent with distribution and not merely personal use. Following the presentation of evidence, the jury in the U.S. District Court in Springfield, deliberated for about an hour before returning a guilty verdict. Hunt will serve 10 years to life in Federal Prison.
Judge sentences Springfield woman for distributing fentanyl resulting in a death
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Edited News Release) - A Springfield, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court for providing the fentanyl that caused the death of a Springfield man. Whitney R. Weiherer, 38, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark to 12 years in federal prison without parole. On Sept....
Soldier native to Lawton found dead at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (KSWO) - A Soldier originally from Lawton was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound at an on-post residence in Missouri. Cpl. Robert Wilson III, 23, was found unresponsive at an on-post residence at Fort Leonard Wood. He was found with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead, Friday, July 12.
A food forest grows in Springfield
An unassuming lot on Rogers Street in North Springfield has been slowly growing into a food forest. Just off a Greenway trail and embedded in a residential neighborhood, the canopy of the Rogers Community Food Forest is just tall enough to stand out among the houses next-door. The plot of...
On Your Side Scam School: How to avoid these summertime scams
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - On Your Side’s Ashley Reynolds shares a few summertime scams circulating the Ozarks. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
C of O senior swims with sharks for internship
A College of the Ozarks senior found himself surrounded by sharks this summer during an internship. C of O Senior Conservation and Wildlife Management, and Ecology and Field Biology Double Major Ben Alleger spent six weeks in Clearwater, Florida, interning with the Coastal Marine Education and Research Academy.
Cove Out This Saturday At Ha Ha Tonka For WakeSurf Open & Wake For Warriors
MarineMax is inviting everyone who supports Veterans and loves watersports to cove out this Saturday at Ha Ha Tonka to watch the Midwest Coast WakeSurf Open for Wake For Warriors. Don't have a boat? Enjoy it from Ha Ha Tonka's Spring Trail parking lot. There's still time register for the...
As 'Dulcinea' turns 30, Toad the Wet Sprocket hits the road with a stop in Springfield
BALISLE: So, you guys are on tour for the 30th anniversary of Dulcinea. DINNING: It feels pretty amazing to still, you know, for this music to still be in people's lives 30 years after we were making it. It's wild that our audience continues to show up and they continue to love the music. And it seems to grow and take root in new places in their life and the songs sort of evolve over the years and mean different things to people. It's great now. People are starting to bring their kids and we're getting new people, we're getting a lot of our fans From back in the day, who are seeing us for the fortieth time. It's just a great cross section of people and it's got a real community vibe and we love doing these shows and shows you the power of music to bring people together.
Here are southwest Missouri's high school football running backs to know heading into 2024
There is no shortage of great running backs in southwest Missouri entering the 2024 season with many of the top ballcarriers from a year ago returning to their team’s respective backfields. Here are the running backs you should refamiliarize yourself with entering the year. Hunter Adams, Ava, 12 ...
KTTS PD Tom Oakes To Retire In December.
SummitMedia Springfield, MO, Operations Manager Tom Oakes sets his retirement for the end of the year. Oakes, who also serves as PD and afternoon host for country KTTS (94.7), first joined the cluster in an interim role in 2018 when it was owned by Scripps. He spent time in Knoxville, TN, and Omaha, NE, in interim roles before returning to Springfield full-time in 2019. Oakes had previous stops in Wisconsin, Indiana and Alaska. In retirement, Oakes will return to the Minneapolis area to be closer to his family.
Perryville Man Appointed by Governor Parson
Jefferson City, Mo. (KFMO) - A Perryville man has been appointed by Missouri Governor Mike Parson to one of the various boards and commissions in the state. Jim Martin has been appointed to the Missouri Ethics Commission. Martin is a veteran of the United States Army who currently serves as a member of the Perry County Youth Tax Board. He previously served as a teacher for the Missouri Department of Education’s School for the Severely Disabled in Cape Girardeau and as chaplain of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4282 in Perryville.
Local golfers compete for spot in the Price Cutter Charity Championship
As local golfers tee off in their annual quest to qualify for the Korn Ferry Tour’s Price Cutter Charity Championship tournament in Springfield, one thing hasn’t changed. “A couple of years ago I was closer than I was today,” said Kickapoo and Missouri State grad John Fuchs, who finished 11 shots back of the cut line. “But not today. Shooting a couple over is going to get you lapped by this field.”
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