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Two storm sirens down in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Mo. — Two storm shelters in Polk County failed to sound during the storms overnight Monday. As severe storms moved through the Ozarks today, both are still not working. One is in Fair Play and the other is in Bolivar. “We’ve had problems with it the last couple of years and this time […]
Inmate gets 26 years for leading meth ring from prison cell in Missouri
An inmate of the Lawton Correctional Facility in Oklahoma has been sentenced in federal court for leading a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Greene and Polk Counties while he was incarcerated. Joshua A. Ramirez, 39, who has no legal address, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on...
NWS confirms tornado path through Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. – The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-0 tornado was on the ground in Greene County for nearly 19 miles Monday night. The tornado was 150 yards wide and traveled at speeds of up to 80 mph. The path of the tornado ran from just northwest of Willard to north of […]
Tornado Warnings expire in multiple counties in Southwest Missouri
UPDATE 1:30 PM – The National Weather Service has let tornado warnings expire in Webster and Dallas County. Many counties are still under a tornado watch until 4 a.m. UPDATE 1:05 AM – A tornado warning remains in effect for northwestern Webster County and Dallas County until 1:30 a.m. A severe thunderstorm that can produce […]
Dallas County residents recover from severe storms
DALLAS COUNTY, Mo. – As severe storms ripped through the midwest overnight, many residents in Dallas County woke up to the wreckage. “We went down to the basement and we heard some banging around a little bit. It turns out that was our flagpole that had snapped off and probably whacked against the house,” Tommy […]
Bois D’Arc man sentenced in assault that hospitalized elderly woman
BOIS D’ARC, Mo. — A man has been sentenced to serve time in prison for an assault that sent both him and an elderly woman to the hospital. Steven Burgess, 36, will serve 13 years in prison for first-degree domestic assault, second-degree assault, armed criminal action, and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. […]
Despite St. Louis ruling, Greene County holds off on potential marijuana sales tax
Since Missourians legalized recreational marijuana a year-and-a-half ago, discussions about how local municipalities may implement sales taxes have been rampant. Last week, a St. Louis judge ruled that local municipalities can stack recreational marijuana sales taxes, meaning consumers could be forced to pay additional taxes set by both city and county governments.
CRIME STOPPERS: Woman wanted on child endangerment charges
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers hopes you’ll help them catch Jackie Bossing. A warrant was issued in April for the arrest of Bossing, 61, after she skipped a court appearance on charges of endangering the welfare of a child. During a medical call at...
Many without power in the Ozarks due to storms
UPDATE 12:00 P.M. – Electric crews continue to work on restoring power in many counties in Southwest Missouri. Power outages have improved in some places, but outages have increased in one county since the early morning hours. Original Post: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Multiple areas in Southwest Missouri are reporting several power outages from severe weather […]
Tree falls through home near Willard after overnight tornado
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — It was a long day of assessing the damage for first responders, tree removal crews, and families who had houses hit by Tuesday morning’s storm. The tornado that was on the ground for 19 miles took out trees and power lines across Greene County. “We’ve had tree limbs come down before […]
Nelson taken into custody after allegedly resisting arrest
Ash Grove man reported to have seven active warrants. An Ash Grove man was taken into custody on Saturday, April 13, after he allegedly refused to stop for an Ash Grove Police officer who attempted to pull him over for traffic violations. According to a posting on the Ash Grove...
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