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Celebration of life held for Springfield Marine who died fighting with Ukraine Armed Forces against Russia
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield community remembered the ultimate sacrifice of an Ozarks Marine who died fighting in Ukraine last year. Family, friends, and others in the community gathered Saturday at the Evangel Temple to remember Ethan Hertweck. “He just grew a heart to help,” said Leslie Hertweck, Ethan’s...
Happy (belated) 100th Birthday, Jack Buck!
Jack Buck, a legendary broadcaster for the St. Louis Cardinals, would have turned 100 on August 21, 2024. Known for his iconic phrases and love for baseball, Buck’s journey began in Holyoke, Massachusetts, shaped by the greats of his youth. Drafted during World War II, he pursued a career in broadcasting post-war, ultimately becoming the voice of the Cardinals from the mid-1950s until his passing in 2002. Buck's memorable moments include celebrating World Series victories and uniting the community in times of national tragedy with his heartfelt tributes.
Small town church celebrating 100 years of its building and 150 years of its congregation
La Plata, Mo. — The town of La Plata Missouri might seem small, but history has a large part in its community. This year, the Community Presbyterian Church will celebrate 100 years of its church building being constructed. On top of that, they will also celebrate 150 years as...
See the Missouri Place Patrick Mahomes Calls Home Before Gameday
If you were Kansas City Chief superstar Patrick Mahomes, where would you call home? Answer - anywhere you want. Patrick and his family have owned many properties in the Kansas City, Missouri area, but there's one place that is his main home before gameday. Thanks to the NFL's "Quarterback" series...
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz calls out fans before 2024 season opener vs. Murray State
There is a lot of hype surrounding Missouri football as it prepares for the 2024 college football season. The Tigers are coming off an impressive campaign in which they won 11 games, including the Cotton Bowl against a blue-blood program in Ohio State. However, head coach Eli Drinkwitz issued a strong message to fans earlier this week, urging them to fill the seats for the home opener against Murray State next Thursday with tickets still available.
Chiefs Owner's Daughter Gracie Hunt Posts Sizzling Photo to Hype New Season
Gracie Hunt continues to be an emerging figure in the NFL with her growing involvement with the Kansas City Chiefs, the team owned by her family. The daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, she has become a prominent ambassador for the squad, as she's often seen at games and events, where she ...
Heat dome builds in central US, forcing some schools to close
Over 56 million Americans are being urged to be cautious on Monday as high temperatures and extreme heat builds in the Central U.S. Millions of residents along the Mississippi River, from the Twin Cities to northeast Missouri, are under an excessive heat warning. The high temperature in Minneapolis is expected to reach the low 90s on Monday, but due to high humidity, the head index could top 105.
Missouri Highway Patrol Warns About School’s Most Dangerous Hour
It's hard to believe that we're so far through the summer months that Missouri is within a couple of weeks of back-to-school activities. That's one reason why the Missouri Highway Patrol has issued some stern reminders about the best ways to keep your kids safe and the "most dangerous hour" during that time.
A Rare and Odd Earthquake Just Shook Bull Shoals Lake in Missouri
Southern Missouri is one of the most seismically-active areas in America, so it's not strange for earthquakes to happen in that region. They happen all the time, but I cannot remember one centered in Bull Shoals Lake in Missouri like the one that just hit late Saturday night. The USGS...
Missouri State Highway Patrol urges safety for Labor Day holiday
MISSOURI (KOAM) -- "In Missouri, 15 people died and 477 were injured in 1,058 traffic crashes over the 2023 Labor Day holiday. This means one person was killed or injured every 9.5 minutes," according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Enhance your landscape with native seedlings from MDC’s state forest nursery
(KOAM) - The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering native tree and shrub seedlings through its George O. White State Forest Nursery. These low-cost seedlings are ideal for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, and improving wildlife habitat and private property.
Chiefs UDFA Standout Carson Steele Messages Fans Ahead of Roster Cutdown
Kansas City Chiefs UDFA running back/fullback Carson Steele has become the star of the 2024 preseason period in KC. After his latest highlight-reel play on August 22, Steele appears to be a “lock” to make the active roster, but nothing is guaranteed until the Chiefs submit their initial 53 on August 27. The rookie messaged his followers on X ahead of Tuesday’s moment of truth.
Oregon woman dead after fatal two car wreck
(HOLT COUNTY, Mo.) According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H, a two-vehicle wreck half a mile southeast of Oregon took the life of one local woman. MSHP says a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu driven by 21-year-old Chelsey Guyer from Fillmore, Missouri, was traveling northbound on US Highway 59 when it crossed the center line. The vehicle then struck the front driver's side of a 2018 Ford Ecosport driven by 57-year-old Angela Woods from Oregon, causing both vehicles to travel off the roadway.
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