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Monett police arrest two men for multiple vehicle thefts
MONETT, Mo. — Two men have been arrested by the Monett Police Department (MPD) concerning a series of break-ins from the past three days. MPD says multiple unlocked vehicles were broken into between June 30 and July 2, with many items being stolen. The police received around 13 to 15 reports of vehicle break-ins in […]
CRIME STOPPERS: Woman wanted for probation violation
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers hopes you’ll help them catch Kira Rochelle Keith. A warrant is out for the arrest of Keith, 37, for violating her probation, after pleading guilty to drug charges in 2023. Keith is approximately five feet, six inches tall, weighs 150 lbs., and has black or brown hair and brown eyes.
Police arrest 2 for a series of vehicle break-ins in Monett, Mo.
MONETT, Mo. (KY3) - The Monett Police Department arrested two men for vehicle break-ins. Between June 30 and July 2, the thieves struck vehicles in the neighborhoods north of Pine Street. Police say they entered multiple unlocked vehicles and stole various valuable items. Police recovered several stolen items. Police say...
Springfield mother organizes GoFundMe after shooting death of 16-year-old son
A Springfield mother is grieving after the shooting death of her 16-year-old son. On June 21, Springfield police responded to a shooting at 2832 E. Linwood St. There, officers found Davondre Thompson-Baugher with a gunshot wound. Thompson-Baugher was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries on June 23, according to police.
Missouri State basketball coach Cuonzo Martin welcomes move to Conference USA
When interviewing to return as Missouri State's basketball coach, Cuonzo Martin was made aware that the school was exploring the idea of changing conferences. About a month and a half after Martin accepted the job, Missouri State announced it was leaving the Missouri Valley Conference for Conference USA beginning with the 2025-26 season.
Nixa Public Schools buys 25 acres near high school for bus barn, operations center
Nixa Public Schools recently bought 25 acres near the high school for an "operations center" that will include a new district-owned hub for school buses. The district closed on the property off Nicholas Road, a half-mile north of the high school, in mid-June. The cost was $4.6 million. "Growth is...
Montana, Missouri State mutually agree to cancel 2026 football game
The Montana Grizzlies and Missouri State Bears have mutually agreed to cancel their football game in 2026, FBSchedules.com has learned. Montana and Missouri State originally signed a contract for a home-and-home football series back in 2015. The contract called for the two schools to meet at Robert W. Plaster Stadium in Springfield, Mo., on Sept. 12, 2020 and then at Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, Mont., on Sept. 18, 2021.
Court filings say plea change scheduled for Amber Waterman
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A plea change hearing has been set for Amber Waterman, a woman accused of kidnapping and murdering an Arkansas woman and her unborn baby. After multiple delays, Waterman was set to go on trial alongside her husband, Jamie, on Oct. 21 for their federal case. Now,...
2 Missouri Places Suddenly Among Most Rat-Infested in America
There are some things you love to see your city become famous for and others you don't. This is that second one. Suddenly, two Missouri places have become synonymous with a vile creature - rats. I have a pretty strong stomach and really am not afraid of much. For my...
Montana Grizzlies, Missouri State to cancel 2026 football meeting
MISSOULA — The Montana Grizzlies will be looking to fill a date for their 2026 football season. Montana and Missouri State have mutually agreed to cancel their meeting that was scheduled for Sept. 19, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri, as part of a home-and-home series signed between the programs back in 2015.
Carthage office reopens, historic elevator to be fixed
CARTHAGE, Mo. — For the first time in months, an area county office is back up and running in both locations, much to the delight of employees. What a difference a few months make to Jasper County Deputy Collector Samantha Brunnert. “It was complete devastation, it was actually heartbreaking...
Crowder College Student Takes 1st Place in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference
Neosho, MO – Crowder College student Grant Preddy (Cassville) is the National Champion in Finance, a title he won at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL just last week. In addition, Crowder College student Jenna Ehrhardt (Neosho) took 8th place in Accounting. Grant, Jenna, Shawn Boberg (Joplin)...
Galena city leaders grilled over parking
There was standing room only at Galena’s city council meeting on Monday, June 24 as residents and business owners were in attendance as one business owner expressed concerns regarding parking changes in the historic downtown square. According to a statement read to city council by Dynatek Labs President Elaine...
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