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Feds indict Mount Vernon, Mo., woman for purchasing hundreds of lottery tickets with stolen credit cards
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - A federal grand jury indicted a Mount Vernon, Mo., woman for leading a conspiracy to purchase nearly 2,000 lottery tickets with stolen credit cards. Amy Young, 31, was charged in a two-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mo. The indictment...
Bus driver and one student were sent to the hospital after a Bus crashed on a highway
Mt. Vernon, MO – A school bus carrying the Mount Vernon Missouri baseball team, was involved in an accident around 8:30 last night in newton county. The driver experienced a medical emergency on Missouri Highway 43 south of Petro. The bus was traveling at highway speed, went off the road, and hit a culvert. One student was taken to a Joplin hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The bus driver was taken to a hospital by private vehicle.
Springfield & Willard residents indicted in cocaine conspiracy
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Three residents from the Ozarks were among five indicted for drug trafficking 16 kilograms of cocaine in Texas. According to a press release from the Department of Justice, Mario Jose Castillo, 55, of Springfield, Christhian Eduardo Cruz-Pineda, 22, a citizen of Honduras residing in Springfield; Johnathan David Emerson, 47, a resident of […]
News Briefs, May 15
Lawrence and Barry County Democrats will meet on May 23 at the Angus Branch Steakhouse, located at 114 Chapel Drive in Monett. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Those wishing to eat should arrive by 5:305:45 p.m., with each responsible for their own meal expense. Guest speakers will include two area candidates for State Representative: Jeremy Dean from the 132nd in Springfield, and Rebecca Jensen, from the 160th District in Newton County. The group also hopes to have Yma Sautbine from the 158th District in Barry County. There will be reports from the group’s two scholarship award presentations, and discussion on fundraising events for Missi Hesketh in the U.S. 7th District Congressional race. All area Democrats and like-minded friends are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, people may call Jim Kabell at 417-848-4640.
Ozarks Food Harvest donates 10 millionth meal to Crosslines
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) — The Ozarks Food Harvest donated its 10 millionth meal to the Crosslines Food Pantry on Tuesday, marking the 33-year-long partnership that began in 1990. Through its partnership with Ozarks Food Harvest, Crosslines Food Pantry distributes USDA food, Senior Boxes, fresh produce, and additional...
School bus involved in crash with semi near Halltown, Mo.
The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a Miller School District school bus and a semi on Thursday morning. Two students, the driver of the school bus and the driver of the semi, all suffered minor injuries.
Eight sets of twins graduate from Republic High School
REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) — Some Republic School District graduates are gaining popularity. Why? They’re twins!. The district announced Friday that eight sets of twins will be graduating from Republic High School this year. The pairs are listed below, from left to right:. - Molly & Maggie Mason. -...
Tornado leaves behind extensive damage in Barry & Lawrence Counties
AURORA, Mo. (KY3) — A tornado damaged Barry County and Lawrence County. Now, many in its path are clearing debris. The EF1 storm started southeast of Monett and traveled more than 10 miles before lifting southeast of Aurora. It packed wind speeds of 95 miles per hour. A lot...
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