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Missing Springfield man with dementia found
UPDATE 8:51 A.M. — The Springfield Police Department says a missing man with dementia, Michael Hanson, has been found. Original story: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield Police are searching for a man who went missing from the 2000 block of Mount Vernon St. late Tuesday night. According to a release from the Springfield Police Department (SPD), […]
Here are southwest Missouri's high school football defensive backs to know in 2024
Southwest Missouri is loaded with returning defensive backs who are primed to continue to lock down defenders heading into the 2024 high school football season. Here are the ballhawks you should know heading into the year. Jordan Arthur, Houston, 12 ...
Drury women's basketball signs four players to 2024-25 roster
Drury women's basketball head coach Kaci Bailey announced four additional signees for the 2024-25 season. The Lady Panthers will add New Mexico State transfer guard Raegan Holliday, Australian forward Audra Pasakarnis out of Mineral Area Community College, forward Laia Garcia from Spain, and forward Sophie Hessler from Sweden. Halliday will join Drury after...
Speeding concerns rise in Springfield neighborhood after recent hit-and-run
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On July 13, just after 9 p.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run on Blaine and Hayes Avenue that sent two people to the hospital, leaving one of them in critical condition. Residents in the area of the hit-and-run say speeding has been a big problem in the neighborhood for a while. “It’s […]
The Place: A Dress Made at Silver Dollar City Makes its Way Home After 25 Years
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Joleen is a 50-year employee at the Branson attraction and is known for her skills as a seamstress. Decades ago, she made a dress that was sold at an estate auction. 25 years later, the dress has made its way back to the original owner. To...
CRIME STOPPERS: Woman wanted on drug, firearms charges
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers hopes you’ll help them catch Renee Christine Malin. A warrant is out for the arrest of Malin, 33, on charges of drug possession and unlawful possession of a firearm. Malin is approximately five feet, five inches tall, weighs 120 pounds., and has brown hair and brown eyes.
Springfield powers past Hooks 5-1
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The Springfield Cardinals are back at Hammons Field and ready to open a six game series against Corpus Christi. The Hooks are the Double AA affiliate of the Houston Astros. Springfield won four of the six games played down in Texas a month ago. And the Baby Birds opened the series back in first […]
Springfield Police rolls out new hiring incentive program
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Police Department is understaffed by at least a few dozen officers. That’s why new incentives for potential recruits have been rolled out. “I get to start impacting people in a positive way,” said Springfield Police recruit Greg Gilmore. He didn’t always have...
On Your Side: Did you get a postcard about your mortgage?
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—Attention homeowners, did you get this postcard about your mortgage? It says your account is closed. Kristy Floyd’s fiance got the postcard and says that’s not true. He doesn’t have an account there. “I think it is awful some places can get away with...
Plane Crashes At Camdenton Airport After Pilot's Seat Reportedly Slides Backward During Takeoff
CAMDENTON, Mo. — A strange fluke is blamed for a plane crash that took place at the Camdenton Memorial - Lake Regional Airport (KOZS) earlier this month. According to a source familiar with the incident, the crash happened on Thursday, July 11. Airport Manager Corey Leuwerke confirmed the incident and explained what reportedly caused it.
Mental health support is a major need in the Ozarks. These organizations are stepping up
Two Ozarks organizations are now offering mental health services to the community. Faith Community Health of Branson and Lutheran Family and Children's Services are both offering counseling and behavioral health support. Sufficient mental health support is an ongoing issue in the Ozarks, as underscored by multiple community health needs assessments. The Ozarks Health Commission, which examines needs in Bolivar, Branson, Joplin, Lebanon, Monett, Mountain View and Springfield, has identified increasing suicide rates over the past five years....
Man from Springfield Imprisoned for Murder Sentenced for Domestic Assault
A man from Springfield who is charged with murder will now spend several years in prison for domestic assault. Investigators say Jacob Dejong was arrested on December 1, 2023 after he allegedly assaulted his mother for hiding alcohol from him. Authorities say he was arrested again weeks later for kicking...
Arkansas fire departments express concerns over potential OSHA rule change | 'It would be a huge impact'
SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark — A new proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement could greatly impact rural and volunteer fire departments in Arkansas. The proposed rule is called the Emergency Response Standard and "would address a broader scope of emergency responders and would include programmatic elements to protect...
Teen dead, 5 injured after violent 2-vehicle crash near Kansas City
JACKSON COUNTY —One teen died and five others were injured in an accident just after 9p.m. Tuesday in Jackson County, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Honda HR-V driven by Preston A. McCarty, 18, Holden, Missouri, and a 2008 Chevy Cobalt driven by Nathanel J. Jankura, 19, Holden, Missouri, were both southbound on U.S. 50 at Milton Thompson Road.
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