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Tornado damages trees, and roofs in the Willard, Mo., area
NEAR WILLARD, Mo. (KY3) - Strong storms on Tuesday damaged trees and power lines in the Willard area. The National Weather Service also reports an EF-0 tornado tracked from just northwest of Willard to the northeast before lifting near Fair Grove. Maximum winds hit 80 mph. The tornado left one person injured and damaged two homes.
Humansville, Mo. woman dies after ATV crash
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - A woman from Humansville has died after an ATV crash Saturday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, around 5:30 a.m., 22-year-old Ariel Culbertson was a passenger in an ATV on private property near Collins, Missouri. The crash happened when the...
Woman and dog rescued from James River in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. – A woman and her dog were rescued from the James River after getting stuck while trying to cross a bridge Tuesday afternoon, May 7. The Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District said the woman had parked her car southeast of Springfield north of Kinser Bridge on Farm Road 164 on high ground, but […]
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 […]
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...
Bolivar charge nurse shares 18-year legacy in ER department
BOLIVAR, Mo. – National Nurses Week kicks off today, Monday, May 6. Nurses Week runs from May 6 to May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday, according to the American Nurses Association. It was officially established in 1998 to recognize and celebrate nurses and their contributions. OzarksFirst spoke with the Emergency Department Charge Nurse at the Citizens […]
Accountability in the Ozarks: How citizen groups are keeping local government in check
In small towns around Springfield, residents have been demanding more accountability from elected officials. Organizing online groups, filing petitions and documenting meetings, these citizen advocates have become increasingly significant players in the local government scene. While the way townspeople organize and the actions they take vary, one thing remains the same — dissatisfaction with local leaders and how their cities are run. When things go awry at city hall, residents' collective action is often what forces a...
Bass Pro Fishing Tips: Check out this week’s lakes report; learn how to use a Shakey Head
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Bass Pro Shops-sponsored angler and the owner of Webb’s Guide Service share this week’s fishing report. The water is in the bushes. On sunny days, cast near the bushes with a small jig or shakey head, and on cloudy days, catch them on a spinner bait just outside the bushes.
ENDANGERED SILVER ADVISORY Canceled for missing Lee’s Summit man; car last seen in Hickory County
HICKORY COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - UPDATE: Lounce was located safe. The Lee’s Sumit Police Department has issued an endangered silver advisory for a man who could be in Hickory County. According to police, 76-year-old Harry Lounce left his home in Lee’s Summit Monday afternoon, and family members were able...
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