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Which Ozarks area projects made (and didn't make) the cut in the final state budget
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a budget totaling $50.5 billion for state operations Friday. But he also struck a little more than $1 billion worth of items from the spending plan approved by state legislators, including several items that would have funded projects in Springfield. Here's where money is, and isn't, going locally from those totals.
Missouri counties say they lose money housing people headed to state prison
The cost of holding someone in a Missouri county jail for those days and months before and after a conviction ultimately falls to the state. In 2024, the state spent about $50 million to reimburse counties for the cost. But it’s had trouble keeping up with that tab. That’s left counties stuck with most of […] The post Missouri counties say they lose money housing people headed to state prison appeared first on The Beacon.
Search continues for missing 19-year-old woman from Kimberling City
STONE COUNTY, Mo. — It’s been weeks since the disappearance of Haven Shelton. She left her home in Kimberling City in the middle of the night three weeks ago. Her parents, Bob and Jennifer, say their daughter has special needs which requires her to take medication twice a day. Haven’s mom describes her daughter as […]
FEMA assistance available to renters
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Renters in Baxter, Benton, Boone, Fulton, Greene, Madison, Marion, and Randolph counties with losses from the severe storms of May 24-27 can apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA Individual Assistance is available to homeowners and renters, including students. Federal grants can help pay for...
Here's how Columbia, the school district and Mizzou are reacting to Parson's budget
Missouri has completed its budget year and is onto the next. This means that Gov. Mike Parson has signed and vetoed myriad line-items in the state operating budget, with definite impacts in Columbia and Boone County. The City of Columbia, Columbia Public Schools and the University of Missouri System are reacting to...
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.
Cheesesteaks hit the street in Crane with food truck
There is a new lunch and dinner spot available to workers, visitors, and residents in Crane. Philly D’s food truck has taken up residence at Crane City Park to offer Philly Cheesesteak, Chicken Phillys, steak fries, and more.
Camden County dine and dash leads to assault investigation; family speaks to OzarksFirst
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — “I don’t want to get in the lake at all. I think that that would be very traumatizing for me,” Liahna Bertels said. Days have passed since Bertels said she was simply trying to get patrons to pay a bill at The Fish & Co. at Lake of the Ozarks when […]
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.
Woman dies in two-vehicle crash in West Plains
WEST PLAINS, Mo. — One woman has died in a traffic crash in West Plains between two vehicles on Tuesday, July 2. According to a press release from the West Plains Police Department (WPPD), at noon Tuesday, officers were called to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 63 near Quarry Road. WPPD says the crash […]
On Your Side Scam School: Scammers use AI technology to trick you
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - On Your Side shares several scams circulating around the Ozarks. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
'Someone's going to die': Growing AC concerns, more at St. Louis senior apartment building
ST. LOUIS — "We are in urgent need," said Sharon Williams, the president of the residents' association at the Homer G. Phillips Senior Living apartment building, located near Whittier Street and Kennerly Avenue in north St. Louis. Williams told 5 On Your Side for weeks, she and many of...
Pirates give up grand slam, fall 7-4 to visiting Cardinals
Nolan Gorman hit his second career grand slam, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4 on Tuesday night.Matt Carpenter dropped a soft single into left to load the bases with no outs in the fourth inning. Gorman followed with his 17th homer of the season, a 415-foot drive to left-center on a 1-2 sweeper from Mitch Keller (9-5)."I definitely think it could be the start to something," said Gorman, who is batting .192 on the season. "I think I made some strides, definitely, today with just loading, getting into a better position to hit. So, yeah, I...
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