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UP Employee Repurposes Downed Trees After Tornados in Missouri
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – After tornados in Missouri, a Union Pacific employee processed downed trees to turn into rail tie-ready logs for local mills. Track Supervisor, Tod Spradley, said, “I hated to see all of those trees go to waste,” after tornados hit the town of Poplar Bluff in Missouri. UP reports the track supervisor collected oak, hickory, and gum logs on and around his property to cut more than 40 logs into tie length. (Notably, there are an estimated 40 to 60 logs to collect on his 42-acre property.) The 8-foot, 6-inch logs were then loaded into Spradley’s large dump trailer with an excavator and tractor.
Where Missouri Republican candidates for governor stand on personal property taxes
Missouri Republicans running to win the governor’s race are trying to harness frustration over 2023’s property tax assessment fiasco with varying promises of cuts. State Sen. Bill Eigel, a member of the far-right Freedom Caucus, has made eliminating personal property taxes on things like cars, farm and business equipment a top priority as a lawmaker […] The post Where Missouri Republican candidates for governor stand on personal property taxes appeared first on The Beacon.
Previewing the Laclede County Sheriff’s race
LACLEDE COUNTY, Mo. — OzarksFirst is Your Local Election Headquarters and continues its coverage of several local races ahead of the August 6 primary. Today, OzarksFirst is covering the Republican Primary race for Laclede County Sheriff. Current Sheriff David Millsap is not running for re-election after two terms at the helm. The candidates are Matt […]
Richland man injured in Laclede County crash
A Richland man was injured Wednesday, July 24, resulting from a two-vehicle crash the occurred at Jonquil Road and Highway 5 in Laclede County 4.5 miles north of Lebanon, according to an online report of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, driven by Austin...
Body of Missing Springfield Man Found in Camden County
The Camden County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of the body of a Springfield man reported as missing earlier this week. Sergeant Scott Hines says deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a wooded area near the Old Kinderhook Golf Course after a family member with a volunteer search team located 58-year-old Brent Johnson.
Ozark Empire Fair kicks off Thursday for its 88th year in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Ozark Empire Fair kicks off Thursday for its 88th year. It takes place for ten days, from July 25 to August 3, at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. There’s so much fun in store, according to fairgrounds CEO Aaron Owen. “We consider that the largest...
Thursday, July 25: Summer heat holding back through the weekend
Today will be the warmest we’ve been in over a week… and we’ll still technically be below normal. This afternoon will feature high temperatures near 90° with light east winds and high humidity. A few stray showers are possible today with a couple of boundaries nearby, however most spots will stay dry. Those planning to […]
A behind the scene look at how Dickerson Park Zoo cares for their lions
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A behind the scene look at how Dickerson Park Zoo cares for their lions. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
Hear from local candidates: Informed Voter Coalition hosts interviews for Aug. 6 election
A 14-member nonpartisan coalition worked together so Springfield voters can hear directly from local candidates — in their own words — prior to the Aug. 6 primary election. Volunteers with the Informed Voter Coalition, including the Springfield News-Leader, collaborated to help voters learn about the candidates involved in contested races on Democratic and Republican ballots. ...
History Museum on the Square leads walking tours through downtown and C-Street
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — On August 3rd, the History Museum on the Square will offer guided walking tours that tell the story of Springfield. The walking tours will be through downtown Springfield at 10 a.m. and C-Street at 10:30 a.m. Attendants will experience the city in a whole new light as the tours focus on Springfield founders, landmarks, and buildings that have paved the town’s history.
SPS superintendent, banker co-chair community campaign for United Way of the Ozarks
Superintendent Grenita Lathan and banker Brent Baldwin are co-chairing the 2024-25 community campaign for the United Way of the Ozarks. Their goal is to raise $2 million before March 31. Lathan and Baldwin are part of a 16-member cabinet that will be working to raise money for the nonprofit, which supports helping children, families...
West Plains, Mo. business owner ends Amber Alert after locking suspect, victim inside business
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (KY3) - A little girl is safe, and charges have been filed against a man who abducted his daughter in Howell County, Mo., on Tuesday evening. The abduction led to an amber alert and a frantic search that ended thanks to the quick action of a business owner.
Leigh's Lost and Found Digital Extra: Meet Rescue One's harder-to-place pets
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3′s Leigh’s Lost and Found works with shelters to spotlight the many animals that are looking for their forever homes. Rescue One is at max capacity, and sadly, some of the dogs have been with them for years now. KY3′s Leigh Moody talked to...
Mama Jean’s makes large donation for Eden Village tiny home
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Mama Jean’s Natural Market made a $35,000 donation today to Eden Village 3, the next tiny home community planned for Springfield. The donation will pay for a tiny home in the neighborhood under construction near Tom Watkins Park. Mama Jean’s says this donation is three years in the making, with some of […]
Cardinals deny Trump celebration accusations
The St. Louis Cardinals cleared things up regarding a celebration their players have done. Teams have gotten into the habit of celebrating hits/extra-base hits with signals to their teammates in the dugout. The Cardinals are no exception. After Alec Burleson hit a home run in the Cardinals’ 6-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday,... The post Cardinals deny Trump celebration accusations appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A Cardinals-White Sox trade to cement St. Louis as NL contender
The St. Louis Cardinals are having quite the comeback year despite their obvious weaknesses. While they appear closer to postseason material, they currently don’t look like they have a shot against the titans of the NL like the Dodgers or Phillies. One such weakness is the lack of a reliable starter behind Sonny Gray.
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