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Walnut Grove man charged with pointing gun at person he claims was playing music too loud while fishing
CEDAR COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - A man from Walnut Grove has been charged after a disturbance involving a gun at a fishing dock at Stockton Lake. According to court records, Richard Myers is charged with unlawful use of a weapon. According to the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office, on July 9...
Springfield man accused of raping woman in her sleep
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo. — Charges have been filed against a Springfield man accused of raping his girlfriend. Online court documents show 48-year-old Norris Eugene Barnes has been charged with second-degree rape. A probable cause statement from the Nixa Police Department (NPD) says the victim told police she was sleeping when she woke up to find […]
Man who owns Springfield high rise charged with domestic assault, kidnapping
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The man who runs Plaza Towers in Springfield has been charged with multiple counts of domestic assault. Online documents show Marco L. Denis owns Springfield Property, LLC., the company that owns Plaza Towers. Court records show the 49-year-old Denis has been charged with three counts of domestic assault and one count of […]
Springfield woman sentenced for distributing fentanyl that caused a man’s death
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield woman was sentenced in U.S. District Court Tuesday for distributing fentanyl, resulting in the death of a man from Springfield. According to a press release from federal courts, 38-year-old Whitney R. Weiherer was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison without parole by a U.S. District Judge. Weiherer pleaded guilty […]
Police identify victim in deadly shooting at a Springfield parking lot
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Springfield. Police responded to the 2400 block of South Campbell Avenue just after 1 a.m. on Sunday after hearing gunshots. When they arrived, they say they found Jesus Lopez Pacheco, 28, lying in the parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.
Several puppies found dead after being left in car overnight in southwest Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A disturbing discovery was found inside a car in southwest Springfield; police say several dead puppies were left in a hot car overnight. “When you put those animals in the car, they’re a captive audience, and their life is in your hands,” said Supervisor Kit Baumgartner with Springfield Animal Control.
Laclede County drug arrest leads to a guilty verdict in Federal Court
A Columbia, man was found guilty in federal court today of possessing fentanyl that he intended to distribute in Springfield. 43 year old Michael E. Hunt, Junior was found guilty of one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. In 2022, Law enforcement officers learned that Hunt was planning to transport fentanyl from Columbia to Springfield. Hunt was driving on Highway 5 when a Laclede County Deputy pulled him over for a moving violation. A K-9 Unit was called and the service dog alerted to the presence of drugs in the Jeep, at which time Hunt locked the vehicle and refused to give officers the keys. Officers called in a tow company and had them unlock the Jeep, and then performed a search. A black gym bag was found on the front passenger seat, and officers seized approximately 300 grams of fentanyl, which is consistent with distribution and not merely personal use. Following the presentation of evidence, the jury in the U.S. District Court in Springfield, deliberated for about an hour before returning a guilty verdict. Hunt will serve 10 years to life in Federal Prison.
Injuries reported in Sunday crash in Richland
Injuries were reported Sunday, July 14, resulting from a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Pine Street in Richland, according to an online report of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A 2005 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Vanessa D. Steson, 36, of Richland, was southbound at 6:30 p.m. July...
Local group reacting to shooting of former president
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-After the shooting at former president Donald Trump’s rally yesterday, one local group is taking to the streets to show their support for Trump. On Sunday afternoon, people gathered at the corner of Glenstone Avenue and Sunshine Street for a Trump flag wave. Vickie and Sean Trudell are the head of the 417 […]
Springfield Police Seek Public's Help to Locate 14-Year-Old Runaway Aiana Dominguez
The Springfield Police Youth Aide Bureau is actively searching for 14-year-old Aiana Dominguez, who has been reported as a runaway. According to an announcement made by the department on Facebook, Dominguez has been in sporadic communication with her mother and a caseworker from the Department of Children and Families (DCF), but has not disclosed her current location.
BBB warns of rising emergency scams using AI
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Better Business Bureau is warning residents about a scam on the rise, that might seem like it’s coming from someone you know. Emergency scams tend to target people by pretending to be a friend or family member needing help. These types of scams have...
Three Missouri Cities Named Among Most Dangerous in America
Missouri boasts a wealth of attractions, from tranquil state parks and museums to caves, music festivals, and renowned barbeque. However, some areas face high crime rates, posing concerns for both residents and visitors. This article examines crime rates in three Missouri cities. St. Louis. St. Louis is Missouri’s most dangerous...
Ozark County man injured when pickup trucks collide
An Ozark County man suffered serious injuries when two pickup trucks collided Saturday evening. Seventy-year-old David Mahan of Theodosia was transported by air ambulance to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Mahan was traveling on U.S. Highway 160. He was nearly four miles...
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