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Expansion of potential senior property tax relief signed into law
Possible property tax relief for Missouri senior citizens has been broadened. State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer of Parkville succeeded last year in passing Senate Bill 190 giving counties the option to freeze the property tax assessments of senior citizens. Luetkemeyer updated it this year and it has been signed into law.
Weather shuts down MO-76 in Hollister, expect delays
HOLLISTER, Mo. – Torrential rain has caused road erosion to shut down the southbound lane on MO-76, near Branson Landing Boulevard Bridge in Taney County. Major backups are expected as only the northbound lane is open. The road, which runs parallel to Lake Taneycomo, will use flaggers during the day to direct traffic. At night, […]
Branson West Walmart seeks crafters and vendors
Branson West Walmart is seeking crafters and vendors to be a part of an upcoming fall fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network. The event is planned for Saturday, Sept. 28 in the Branson West Walmart parking lot and will be free to the public.
Springfield man gets 15-year prison sentence for meth conspiracy
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court on Monday, July 16, for participating in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in both Greene and Polk County and illegally possessing five firearms. 61-year-old Jeffrey S. Durbray was sentenced by a Chief U.S. District Judge to 15 years in federal prison without parole. […]
Here are southwest Missouri's high school football receivers to know heading into 2024
Southwest Missouri’s five receiving leaders from a year ago graduated, leaving plenty of room for the next batch of pass-catchers to break out and make names for themselves. There is plenty of speed and returning talent for a group with much potential. Here are the pass catchers you need to know. Tegan Asbury, Branson,...
Forsyth Hires New City Administrator
The City of Forsyth has a new team member working at City Hall. According to a letter posted on Facebook by Forsyth Mayor Missi Hesketh, Jim Viebrock assumed the City Administrator's position on July 8. Viebrock has served in government before, serving Greene County as Presiding Commissioner and also spending time in the State House of Representatives. Hesketh states in the letter that Viebrock will spend the early part of his tenure focusing on supervising the city's Finance Department, which is currently in search of a new full-time director.
Missouri Coach Eli Drinkwitz Used Hilarious Weird To Describe Star Player
During Tuesday's SEC Media Days, Missouri Coach Eli Drinkwitz discussed the positive traits of offensive lineman Cayden Green and picked an odd acronym when praising the Oklahoma transfer... "Excited about what Cayden brings to our program. He's very consistent in his approach every single day," Drinkwitz said. "Obviously he has...
Springfield police use multiple tools to communicate with non-English speakers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield police officers face many challenges, including being unable to speak to others who need help. “There’s some unique communities within this area that people don’t even realize sometimes,” said Sergeant Chris Nuccio. He says that within those communities comes unique challenges. “I...
Branson short term rental code changes stir discussion
A number of short-term rental owners in the city of Branson came to the Tuesday, July 9 Aldermen meeting with the intent of stopping an increase in fees and other regulations aimed by city staff to provide better regulation of the industry. Branson Finance Director Cherri Phifer gave the alderman...
2 Springfield hospitals ranked among the top 10 in the state
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - U.S. News and World Report released national and regional hospital rankings. Mercy Hospital in Springfield ranked fourth, and CoxHealth in Springfield came in ninth across the state. The hospitals were scored in three categories: outcome, process, and structure. Outcomes are measured through mortality and infection rates...
Chiefs Sign 17-Touchdown WR in Surprise Move on First Day of Practice
The Kansas City Chiefs continued to fine tune their roster on the first practice of training camp. The Chiefs announced they signed former Slippery Rock wide receiver Kyle Sheets, which turned some heads. With a slew of players starting training camp on the active/PUP list, Derrick Nnadi, Charles Omenihu, Joe...
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