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Criminal investigation in Humansville questions misuse of public funding
HUMANSVILLE, Mo. – Allegations that officials misused taxpayer money sparked a criminal investigation in a small Polk County town. KOLR 10 Investigates received a tip from concerned citizens after the Missouri State Highway Patrol showed up at Humansville City Hall asking for financial documents. Reports KOLR 10 Investigates obtained show as much as $100,000 vanishing […]
Westbound I-44 crash near mile marker 95 causes man trapped in vehicle
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — A crash involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer caused one of the drivers to be stuck in their vehicles. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, at mile marker 95 on westbound I-44, a pickup truck hit the back of a tractor-trailer around 11:48 a.m. First responders were able to […]
Davenport Shows The Way To Missouri Jackpot
WHEATLAND, Mo. — In a dominant performance, Jonathan Davenport ran away with the 32nd annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 Presented by Missouri Division of Tourism on Saturday night at the Lucas Oil Speedway. The race was shortened to 80 laps with impending weather in the area. The race, the...
Greene County jail employees return from paid leave after inmate's death in March
Eight Greene County jail employees placed on administrative leave following the March 11 death of an inmate have since returned to work, according to the sheriff's office. Darrell Thorne died at a local hospital after being restrained by staff after allegedly bursting into a violent, narcotics-induced rage as he was being booked. Medical examiners said Thorne died of mechanical asphyxia during a forcible restraint, methamphetamine intoxication, arteriosclerosis, and hypertensive heart disease.
Following threat, Willard High School heightens security measures for Thursday
Following a threat, Willard High School is stepping up security measures for Thursday — the final day of classes for the 2023-24 year. Willard Public Schools notified employees and families of the threat Wednesday evening. According to the district, an anonymous message left in a high school bathroom Wednesday...
Springfield health and park board officials say pools are good to go after water quality tests
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - On Friday, the Springfield-Greene County Park Board and the Health Department tested the water quality at the pools. Officials checked the chlorine, pH levels, and the clarity of the water, making sure they could see the bottom of the pool. All the tests came back good,...
This first-year Bolivar teacher named one of the 2024 Missouri Teacher Leaders of Tomorrow
Note: The Bolivar teacher was initially and erroneously told she won a national award that included $25,000 after a mix-up by a substitute presenter. The Bolivar school district sent out a news release based on the inaccurate information it had been provided. A corrected news release was sent late Tuesday. A Bolivar...
Willard baseball back in state semifinals after beating St. Francis Borgia
For the fourth time in five years, the Willard Tigers are headed back to the state semifinals. Willard (32-5) defeated St. Francis Borgia 1-0 in a Class 5 state quarterfinal game on Saturday afternoon at Willard High School. The Tigers will play in the state semifinals at the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex in...
CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted for the robbery of a Springfield convenience store
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers hopes you’ll help them catch Bradley James Edmonds. A warrant is out for the arrest of Edmonds, 31, on a charge of first-degree robbery. The court documents used to charge him accuse Edmonds of robbing a Springfield convenience store on March 31. The clerk on duty told police Edmonds pointed a gun at her, then grabbed a $10 bill from the register. He also left with a fountain drink worth 49 cents.
Foster care youth learn about vital resources in Springfield at scavenger hunt on Friday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — The Greene County Juvenile Office’s Older Youth Court Program, Teens in Transition (TNT), is partnering with CASA of Southwest Missouri to put on the Hunt for Independence Scavenger Hunt, which helps prepare youth for adulthood. Deputy Juvenile Officer and TNT Coordinator Karen Smith said...
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