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Community working side-by-side to support firefighter injured in off-duty crash
HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) – A Northeast Arkansas community is coming together to support one of their own. Firefighter Bobby Davis of Hardy suffered serious injuries in a side-by-side crash in March. “I was taking my side-by-side back to the house. I rolled and crushed all four of my fingers...
City of Winona, Mo., issues Boil Water Advisory
WINONA, Mo. (KY3) - Winona city leaders issued a boil water advisory after a water main break. Crews busted a pipe on Thursday morning. The city must wait for tests to return from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. These customers should observe the following directions:. 1. Boil water vigorously...
Here are 21 music festivals around Missouri to check out this summer and fall
With the weather warming up, music festival season is upon us. It will soon be the perfect time to get outdoors to hear some live music. Whether you're a fan of rock-and-roll, country, pop, electronica or bluegrass, there's bound to be a music festival in the state of Missouri for you. The News-Leader compiled a list of 21 music festivals in Missouri, all within about a three hour drive of Springfield, if not in city limits. This...
Northeast Arkansas student wins congressional art competition
HIGHLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas student is heading to Washington D.C., where her artwork will hang in the nation’s capitol. In a first for Highland High School, Freshman Amara Miles’ art piece “Flowers for You” will hang in the United States Congressional Building in Washington D.C. after winning Congressman Rick Crawford’s competition.
Historical fiction novel 'The Flower Sisters' explores West Plains dance hall explosion
A new historical fiction novel from a Missouri author explores the mystery of a catastrophic event that damaged the West Plains community nearly a century ago. "The Flower Sisters" by St. Louis-based author Michelle Collins Anderson, was released April 23. The 368-page novel is Anderson's first and pays homage to her hometown of West Plains, where she spent the first 17 years of her life. ...
Koshkonong dog breeder charged with 39 counts of intentional improper animal shelter space, ventilation
Patricia Rockstroh, a dog breeder in the town of Koshkonong, doing business as Penny Lane Cocker Spaniels, has been charged with a combined total of 39 counts of the misdemeanor charges of “intentional improper animal shelter space,” and “intentional improper shelter ventilation,” according to information provided on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website.
40 charges filed against Jefferson Co. Cocker Spaniel dog breeder, dogs surrendered
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Forty misdemeanor charges were filed Friday against a dog breeder in the Jefferson County for failing to provide proper shelter and ventilation to more than a dozen dogs. Patricia Rockstroh, owner of Penny Lane Cocker Spaniels, in the Town of Koshkonong, is accused of 20 counts...
As discount retailer shutters stores, rural Missouri towns lose grocery options
Residents of several small towns in Missouri may face an uncertain future with grocery shopping as Dollar Tree plans to close 600 stores this year, including some in Missouri. Dollar Tree, which owns Family Dollar, announced in March that it would close 600 stores in 2024, and another 370 stores over the next few years. Though the company has not clearly defined what stores will be affected, at least three Missouri locations are part of the group being closed.
Lutie High School’s class of 2024 graduation ceremony was held May 4
Lutie graduates are, from left: back row: Shaylee Orf, Shelby Scott, Aidan Chilson, Logan Anderson, Austin Wensel and Sabrina Engelhardt. Front row: Bayleigh Guidry, Alyssa Wensel, Tember Brockett, Haley Dant.
High school senior signs with local county jail as new detention officer
HIGHLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas school district held an academic and trade signing day recently for their students heading into the next chapter of their lives. One student didn’t sign with a school at the Highland School District, but rather the local county jail. High School Senior...
Juvenile identified after swatting investigation in Carter County
VAN BUREN, Mo. (KBSI) – A juvenile suspect has been identified of authoriting after a swatting incident in Van Buren on Monday. Swatting is defined as the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attept to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address.
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