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I-29 single-vehicle crash results in injuries to four
Four individuals were injured in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 29 on May 11 at approximately 3:30 p.m. The incident occurred near the 60.4-mile marker, about 10 miles north of Mound City. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 2008 Toyota Avalon, driven by Karla R. Koontz, 58, of...
Bass Pro Fishing Tips: Catching crappie; check out area lakes report
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The weekly fishing report is courtesy of Mike Webb, Bass Pro Shops sponsored angler and Webb’s Guide Service owner. Fish the flooded bushes on flat points with a spinner bait on windy days. On calm days, flip a Bass Pro cover jig in the bushes.
Hurley "Cowboy'd Up" for Shodeo
With boots, chaps, and cowboy hats, Hurley families showed out for the first shodeo of 2024. Hosted by Spring Creek Saddle Club, the event held events for five age groups such as barrels, flags, Texas barrels, poles, and surprise races. The shodeo began at 7pm and was attended by over 200 families and competitors.
Donald Clifford Pierce
Donald Clifford Pierce of Branson, MO passed away on May 7, 2024. He was born on July 5, 1951. Donald is survived by his wife, Sheila Pierce; and children: Tracy Pierce, Stacy Pierce, Casey Pierce, Lacie Taylor, Jason Lorren, Jeffrey Lorren and Brandon Lorren. Cremation arrangements are in the care...
One dead in Kimberling City crash
STONE COUNTY, Mo. – A Kimberling City man crashed into a tree on Tuesday. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Steven Shook, 59, crashed his minivan into a tree while driving on James River Road at night with no seatbelt on. He was transported to Cox Hospital in Branson where he was pronounced dead shortly […]
Springfield man arrested after stabbing and pepper spraying people in Branson, police say
BRANSON, Mo. — A Springfield man was arrested after attacking someone with a knife and pepper spraying another in Branson. According to a press release from the Branson Police Department (BPD), Michael Gardner, 37, of Springfield was arrested on the following charges: On May 12, BPD was dispatched to the 3300 block of 76 Country […]
Charges dropped against former Arkansas high school principal accused in wife’s death
BOONE COUNTY, Ark. — Prosecutors in Boone County are dropping charges against a former Omaha High School principal accused in the death of his wife. Court documents show Rocky Dodson was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of his wife Amanda, who also worked at Omaha schools, in 2022. At a press […]
2 Trojans trekking to state
Two Southwest High School runners have advanced to the Class 2 State Track and Field Championships, scheduled for Friday and Saturday. At the Class 2, Sectional 3 meet in Blue Eye on Saturday, senior Robert Humphries finished fourth in the mile and 2-mile at Sectional 3 at Blue Eye High School. Humphries ran a 4:39 in the mile and 10:23 in the 3200 meters.
Three arrested in brutal Branson assault
Three men are in the Taney County Jail as a woman fights for her life in a Springfield hospital. Anthony Ambriz, Ethan C. Brodie, and Conner Tuttle, all of Branson, are each facing multiple charges which could bring a life sentence.
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