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Webb City Baseball Bounces Back with Big Win Over Lakes Community (IL.)
JOPLIN, MO – Webb City baseball bounced back with a big win against Lakes Community on Thursday afternoon. The Cardinals were lead by the bat of Shaun Hunt, and defense of catcher Mason Williams. Hunt would go 2-for-4 on the day with two RBIs, and Williams make a huge play at the plate to tag […]
Check your tickets: $100,000 Powerball ticket sold in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. — Someone who stopped by a Joplin convenience store just got a lot richer. The Missouri Lottery announced a $100,000 Powerball ticket was sold at the Pilot Travel Center on Highway 43, near Interstate 44. The person added Power Play to their ticket to earn the 6-figure award. The winning numbers from the […]
Several hundred feet of telephone cable stolen
JOPLIN, Mo. — More than 400 feet of stolen telephone cables lead to an arrest in Joplin. Jordan Romero, 35, was arrested just before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (3/27), when Jasper County deputies served a search warrant in the 1100 block of South Monroe Avenue. Deputies originally responded to a report of stolen cables near High […]
Joplin High School Baseball Turning the Tables in 2024
JOPLIN, MO – With just a 9-20 record last year, Joplin High School baseball is looking to completely turn the tables in 2024. At 5-2, head coach Kyle Wolf’s group has looked far stronger on offense in winning multiple games by 10 or more runs. “You can tell the guys just enjoy being around each […]
Autopsy scheduled after Monday’s shooting in Jasper Co.
Update JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — An update has come from the Jasper County Sheriff’s office regarding the shooting and death of Travis Wyrick, 37, a story we brought you earlier this week. Officials say an autopsy has been scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2024. The investigation is still ongoing, and additional details will be released […]
Carthage shines at ’24 Missouri FCCLA Conference
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Students from Carthage High School made their mark at the 2024 Missouri Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference. The conference was held from March 17 to 19, 2024, at the Margaritaville Lake Resort and Conference Center in Osage Beach. It drew nearly 1,600 delegates from all corners […]
Mount Vernon, Mo., driver dies in crash involving tanker truck
AVILLA, Mo. (KY3) - A Mount Vernon, Mo., driver died in a crash involving a tanker truck. Troopers identified the victim as Robert Rathmann, 69. He died at the scene of the crash. Troopers responded to the crash on Wednesday on State Highway 96 near Avilla in Jasper County. Investigators...
Webb City High School JROTC air rifle team shines at national competition
WEBB CITY, Mo. — A team from Webb City High School is among the best in the country. “Most of our kids have never even shot a rifle or gun at all,” said Lt. Col. Dustin Elder, WCHS JROTC. That makes their achievement that much greater, according to...
Clothing drive helps students prepare for important events
NEOSHO, Mo. — Students and faculty at Neosho High School get the chance to pick out a complimentary “fit” on Thursday (3/29). It was “Free Fit Day,” which is the annual clothing drive put on by Bright Futures Neosho and the high school’s Key Club. This event provides students and faculty with a variety of […]
Webb City Girls Soccer Gets 2-0 Win at Home Against Aurora
WEBB CITY, MO – After dropping their previous game against Rogers Heritage, the Webb City Cardinals beat Aurora 2-0 at home. Avery Allen and Lily Hall both picked up goals for the Cardinals. Up 1-0 with under three minutes to play, Hall’s header off of Ruby Channel’s free kick sealed the win for the Cardinals against the Lady Hounds.
Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization meeting
JOPLIN, Mo. — Jasper and Newton County officials meet with representatives from MoDOT and the US Department of Transportation regarding a highly anticipated local road project. The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization or JATSO hosted the meeting at Joplin City Hall Thursday (3/28). One of the main topics of conversation: The current state of the […]
CRIME STOPPERS: Have you seen this wanted woman?
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - This week’s Crime Stoppers fugitive is Brittany Aulden Barnes. She’s wanted in Greene County on three counts of interfering with custody. Barnes pleaded guilty, and then failed to show up in court. Investigators say the 32-year-old has connections to the Joplin area. Barnes has...
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