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BOLIVAR, Mo. (KY3) - A Missouri Department of Transportation worker is recovering after he was hit by a runaway tire while working on Highway 13 near Bolivar. Jacob Detherage did walk away with some pretty serious injuries. He says he has no memory of the accident, but we’re told by his wife that it happened when a truck pulling a trailer lost one of its tires at 70 miles per hour it then hit Jacob’s leg.

POLK COUNTY, Mo. — Bolivar’s superintendent wants to avoid a repeat of November’s election day.  Last month, when heading to the polls, an election worker asked voters to remove or cover clothing with writing or logos for the Bolivar Liberators because of the Bolivar-OTC ballot issue.   Ozarks First reached out to Polk County Clerk […]

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near bolivar.

HICKORY COUNTY, Mo. – A Wheatland man died Thursday morning after his 2002 Chevy Silverado rolled over several times on US 54 about four and a half miles west of Wheatland. 38-year-old Ronald Kinney was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by the Hickory County Coroner at 8:38 a.m. His next of kin […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Saturday was the 2nd annual Christmas at the Courthouse here in Springfield. The event featured historical booths with different artifacts and replicas, as well as information about getting involved with the historical society. There was live music, cookies, and hot chocolate. The event helps raise awareness for the Greene County Archive Foundation. President Laurel Bryant told us about her passion for the foundation.

This week in Greene County, Missouri, several incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. These incidents include a woman charged with assaulting three people, including two police officers, outside a nightclub, a house fire in Republic that resulted in a woman being hospitalized, an arrest made for violating probation stemming from theft, a woman being shot near Springfield Catholic Schools, a woman dying from injuries sustained in a house fire, and two individuals arrested for stealing trucks in Springfield.

A new docuseries is shedding light on allegations of abuse inside the Independent Fundamental Baptist Churches, and related cases at two religious schools in southwest Missouri are featured. Circle of Hope and Agape Boarding School, both located in Cedar County, faced years of allegations of physical, emotional and sexual abuse...

Despite efforts, Greene County, Missouri, is unlikely to meet the deadline for expunging marijuana charges. Despite leading the state in expungements, the workload and manual process for older cases are causing delays. Counties failing to make an effort could face legal consequences.

The past week in Greene County, Missouri, has been marked by a series of safety-related incidents, bringing to light the challenges faced by local communities. Among the concerning events, Destiny Jenkins was charged with assaulting two police officers and another individual outside a Springfield nightclub, with the entire incident caught on security footage.

DUNKLIN COUNTY, Mo. (KAIT) - The people of Dunklin County are mourning the death of its chief deputy. According to a recent post, Wallace Poyner died on Friday, Dec. 1, after 30 years of service to the community. Poyner also served as a ergeant major for the United States Marine...

UPDATE 3:21 P.M. — The Dade County 911 system has been restored. DADE COUNTY, Mo. — Dade County’s 911 system is currently down. A Facebook post from Dade County 911 says the outage is due to a network issue, but does not say how long the outage is expected to last. Residents must call 417-637-1914 […]

Springfield Catholic clamped down on the defensive end and C J Kendall scored the game winner with 1.8 seconds remaining as the Fightin’ Irish downed El Dorado Springs 47-44 on Saturday night in the Gem City Classic championship at Diamond. The Irish improved to 3-0 after knocking off the...

The median home in Greene County listed for $299,000 in November, down 6.6% from the previous month's $320,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to November 2022, the median home list price decreased 0.3% from $296,811. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Saturday is $3.247, a week ago the price is $3.259 , according to AAA.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - In some parts of Missouri, pregnant woman could drive an hour or more to get to their doctor. According to the March of Dimes, another 10 percent of women had no birthing hospital within 30 minutes. The study found around 40% of the counties in Missouri are considered deserts for this kind of care.

BOLIVAR, Mo. — A Bolivar man has won a $50,000 prize on a “500X” Scratchers ticket at a local Casey’s General Store. The winning ticket was purchased at the Casey’s located at 328 E. Broadway. “That day, I was hungry for pizza and went to the Casey’s in Bolivar and got a couple slices of […]

WALNUT GROVE, Mo. (KY3) - A fire damaged a house near Walnut Grove on Friday morning. Several fire departments responded to the home on West Farm Road 28 around 1:30 a.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Firefighters report no injuries involved. Firefighters remind homeowners to have working...

After an unexpected election day conflict, Bolivar Superintendent Richard Asbill has asked for assurances that the unusual decision to prohibit voters from wearing clothing with a school name, logo or mascot into a polling place this month will not happen again. He is worried that if the change remains in...

NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - On November 29, 1991, a tornado tore through parts of Greene and Christian Counties. The storm pushed northeast into Springfield and, in its wake, destroyed homes. The storm killed two people. It became the only F-4 tornado to hit the state in November. People there say...

A Missouri man is richer after stopping at a local general store to satiate his pizza craving and winning big on his last minute scratch-off purchase, according to lottery officials. “That day, I was hungry for pizza and went to the Casey’s in Bolivar and got a couple slices of...