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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...
As National Teacher Appreciation Week closes, think of the difference one teacher can make
When you think of your time in school, from kindergarten to 12th grade, who was your favorite teacher? The educator who enters your mind might be the one who made learning the most fun, organized the best field trips or encouraged you to try something new. You might think of a teacher who...
Residents in Lawrence County Missouri dealing with the aftermath after Wednesday's tornado
Monett, MO – Some southwest Missouri residents are dealing with a mess left by the tornado that struck Wednesday afternoon. Fire crews and liberty utilities worked through the night to clear roads and restore power. Residents spent the day cleaning up storm debris. No injuries were reported.
Food inspector watches live mouse run under shelf at Springfield restaurant
A Springfield-Greene County Health Department food inspector saw a live mouse in a kitchen, according to a May 1 inspection. The Springfield restaurant also had mouse droppings in the kitchen. During a May 1 inspection of Bob & Ike's, 1946 S. Glenstone Ave., a live mouse ran under a shelf in the kitchen area and there was mouse feces on the floor and lower kitchen shelves, according to the report. A reinspection on May 3 found...
Tornado Warning expire for multiple counties in the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A tornado warning has expired for the following counties in our viewing area: Christian, Barry, Webster, and Lawrence Counties. A circulation has been spotted traveling towards Nixa, Ozark near Highway 14, and Rogersville. A tornado was confirmed on the ground near the intersection of Highway 60 and the exit for Business 60 […]
Greene County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Greene County listed for $327,450 in April, up 0.8% from the previous month's $325,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price decreased 5.1% from $345,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Greene County, not houses...
Property taxes inaccurate? How to contest annual Greene County, Missouri tax assessments
Is your real estate or personal property tax assessment looking a little high? Are there changes to your property this year that weren't noted on your annual tax assessment? If you answered yes, you're in luck. There are a few ways you can contest your assessment through Greene County and through the State of Missouri before the end of the year. Informal appeal with Greene County Assessor's Office ...
Walnut Grove heats up late, pulls away from Lone Star to win Game 3 of regional quarterfinal series
FRISCO—The Prosper Walnut Grove softball team entered Saturday's regional quarterfinal series finale against Frisco Lone Star tasked with doing something they haven't had to do in nearly three months—bounce back from a loss. The Lady Wildcats had a 33-game win streak curtailed by the Lady Rangers in a...
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. […]
Catch-a-Crook: 3 accused of vandalism of city park in Battlefield, Mo.
BATTLEFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Battlefield Police Department needs your help to locate three accused of vandalism. Police say the three are tied to graffiti on the city park’s basketball court on May 4. The vandalism happened between 10:20 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. The surveillance video shows two women...
Massive cleanup and rescue underway in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) says a massive cleanup and rescue operations are taking place in the southern part of the county following a tornado that hit the area Wednesday, May 8. The Aurora Rural Fire Protection District says multiple structures are damaged and that there are people who suffered […]
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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