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Dead armadillos are lining Missouri's interstates. Conservationists say more insects, warmer temperatures may be to blame
MISSOURI, USA — Multiple drivers in Missouri are noticing an increasing trend along the state's roadways: more and more armadillo corpses with fresh tire tracks. The roadkill is a common sight along many southern Missouri roadways, including I-55 and I-44. One user on Missouri's subreddit recently said they spotted 90 dead armadillos on a 60-mile stretch of Highway 13 between Springfield and Osceola.
Two Willard grads reconnected when this drag queen opened for Chappell Roan in St. Louis
Nearly 10 years ago, Ryan Baxter and Kayleigh Amstutz regularly passed one another through the halls of Willard High School. Last week, the two pranced across the same stage in front of 5,000 screaming fans. Amstutz, who is more commonly known by her stage name Chappell Roan, performed a sold-out...
City Utilities asking those who use lakes to clean up after themselves
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - City Utilities has seen an increase in trash around the McDaniel Lake area in Greene County. There is a common request when it comes to the outdoors: whether you are fishing, camping, or even just out for a pic-nick with your special person or family, leave it better than you found it.
New safety requirements could soon impact fire departments in the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Safety requirements for fire departments across the country could change. The last time OSHA updated guidelines for fire departments was in 1980. If the changes are enacted, departments and fire districts could significantly increase their budgets. This could impact bunker gear and specialty teams like water rescue and hazmat. Chief Ken Scott with the Willard Fire Protection District says that if the changes happen, it could easily cost him $25,000 per firefighter and cost the department over a million dollars.
Springfield Police Department and Springfield-Greene County Animal Control urging drivers to not leave kids or pets in hot cars
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As temperatures increase, the Springfield Police Department and the Springfield-Greene County Animal Control urge drivers to not leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles. Authorities ask you to report an incident if you see it. According to the National Safety Council, there have been 27...
Historic building preservation conference to be held in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Tomorrow, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Greene County Historic Courthouse, Greene County and the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are hosting a conference for the public on preserving historic Springfield. Four sessions will be held during the conference discussing various topics with...
Greene County sheriff, ex-wife correct tax assessment lists to include missing property
Court documents filed in Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott's 2022 divorce case included detailed lists of personal property, from vehicles to trailers, that had been owned by the sheriff, his ex-wife and their business. But until this month, not all of that property appeared on assessment lists filed with county tax authorities. The News-Leader contacted Arnott, who is running for re-election as sheriff in the August Republican primary, about the apparent discrepancies in May, noting that a...
FFA’ers park it at Ash Grove Calf Fry
Annual summer kickoff event draws dessert-loving crowd to city park. Enjoying beautiful weather, a decent crowd of FFA supporters, community members and high schoolers turned out for the fourth annual Ash Grove FFA Calf Fry held Saturday, June 1, at Ash Grove City Park. The day’s events included a tractor parade, a judged contest of ag shop projects, live music, dessert auction, donut eating contest and the fine Ozark cuisine of freshly fried calf testicles. Not yet on the payroll, incoming Ash Grove superintendent Shane Medlin—who starts July 1—volunteered his time as a ringman for the auction. Here he displays an exceptional cheesecake for bid.
City of Bolivar says no more requests to rehome peacocks
BOLIVAR, Mo. (KY3) - The City of Bolivar announced Monday that they are NO LONGER taking requests to rehome peacocks due to the number of inquiries. “We’re currently working through the relocation process and will share more information as it becomes available,” the city said on Facebook. On...
That’s a winner, folks!
Willard tops Webster Groves, wins Class 5 Missouri baseball championship in Ozark. For the second time in four years the Willard High School baseball team is the Class 5 state champions, after defeating Webster Groves, 5-1, in Ozark on Saturday, June 1. The Tigers jumped on the board first, scoring...
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