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These 3 Democrats are running for Missouri Secretary of State in August primary
Missouri's primary election is less than one month away and candidates for several statewide races are working quickly to wrap up last-minute campaign strategies before appearing on the ballot. One of these races is Missouri Secretary of State. Missouri's current Secretary of State is Jay Ashcroft, who is running for governor. The secretary of...
One More Day of Heat Wave
The heat wave will last one more day before we get a break in the high temperatures. A heat advisory will be in effect for southeast Kansas, most of Oklahoma, southern Missouri and all of Arkansas today. The advisories start between 11 and 1 p.m. and will last until 8 p.m. Coffeyville is expected to see a high of 99 with a heat index up to 109 today.
July 16: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Tuesday on Good Morning Region 8. It will be HOT again today with Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories in effect across Region 8. Highs will be in the mid-90s, and heat index values will be around 110°. With...
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...
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 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. […]
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 […]
Children’s Mercy Kansas City acquires cardiology unit
Children’s Mercy Kansas City (Mo.), as a part of its pediatric partnership with Mercy Springfield Communities, acquired Pediatrix Cardiology of Springfield (Mo.), reported Springfield Daily Citizen July 11. Pediatrix Cardiology was divested by its parent, Pediatrix Medical Group. CMKC's acquisition is part of its mission to maintain pediatric specialties...
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 Sargeant Chris Nuccio. He says that within those communities comes unique challenges. “I...
Businessman linked to prominent Springfield business charged with assault
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield businessman is charged with three counts of domestic assault and kidnapping. Investigators say Marco Denis picked up the victim at Sequiota Park to go shopping in Branson on July 14. Instead, he drove the woman to his boat in Kimberling City. Investigators say the victim told police Denis beat her repeatedly and threw her into the water several times.
Springfield Fire Department cuts the ribbon for its rebuilt Fire Station No. 7
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Edited News Release) - The Springfield Fire Department cut the ribbon on its rebuilt Fire Station 7 on Tuesday. The fire station serves the Brentwood and Oak Grove Neighborhoods. The voter-approved Level Property Tax-funded the new station, which cost $4.2 million. The rebuilt station is in the 21-hundred...
Reeds Spring Wolves gear up for football season
Reeds Spring Wolves are preparing to hunt in the new Mid-Lakes Conference as football season approaches. Reeds Spring was among three area school districts to leave the Big 8 East Conference to join the newly formed Mid-Lakes conference for the 2024-25 season, along with the Hollister Tigers and Springfield Catholic.
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...
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