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Police identified woman killed in crash in Republic, Mo.
REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) - Police identified a woman killed in a crash in Republic on June 4. The crash happened near State Highway MM and West Farm Road 156 or Sawyer Road. Lori Durham, 34, of Republic, died in the crash. Investigators say Durham’s vehicle hit a large trash truck....
One person in critical condition after crash on I-44 exit ramp to Glenstone
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Two people have been hospitalized with one person in critical condition following a single-vehicle crash that closed down the westbound I-44 ramp to Glenstone Avenue Tuesday night. According to a lieutenant with the Springfield Police Department, an SUV holding two passengers was taking the westbound exit ramp off I-44 to Glenstone Avenue […]
Springfield man, 61, dies in Tuesday collision on Chestnut Expressway
A 61-year-old man died in a two-vehicle collision at a Springfield intersection early Tuesday. Springfield police said Charles Crowder died following a 1:10 a.m. crash at Chestnut Expressway and Cedarbrook Avenue in which his westbound Chevy Colorado collided with a southbound Jeep Grand Cherokee. Crowder's vehicle reportedly struck a utility...
CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted for unlawful use of a firearm
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers hopes you’ll help them catch Robert Dean Taylor. A warrant is out for the arrest of Taylor, 42, on charges of unlawful use of a firearm. Taylor is approximately five feet, seven inches tall, weighs 155 lbs., and has thinning brown hair and blue eyes.
Springfield, Republic women die in separate Greene County vehicle crashes
Two women reportedly died in separate vehicle crashes last week in Greene County. Their identities have since been released by investigating police agencies. Springfield resident Rhiannon Sutton, 41, was driving a 1991 Honda Accord southbound on Farm Road 97 west of Willard around 4:30 p.m. June 4 when Missouri State Highway Patrol said she pulled in front of a westbound 2014 F-150 on Route EE.
Springfield man facing three years after high speed chase
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A judge on Monday sentenced a Springfield man to three years in prison for resisting arrest after a two-county high-speed motorcycle pursuit last December. Joshua Dickens, 42, changed his plea to guilty under an agreement with prosecutors to resisting after a Greene County deputy attempted to stop him after seeing no license […]
Springfield school staff member discovers loaded handgun in 3-year-old's backpack
Springfield school police are trying to figure out how a loaded gun ended up in the backpack of a 3-year-old preschool student. It was discovered Tuesday by a staff member at the Mallory Early Childhood Center. Melissa Knetzer, principal of the center, alerted employees and parents of the incident in...
Crime Stoppers update: Police arrest fugitive wanted on felony possession warrants
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Crime Stoppers update, Springfield police say 40-year-old Amber Henderson was arrested on Saturday. On May 29, authorities began searching for her and said she was in the Greene County area with connections to Bolivar. She faces two counts of possession of a controlled substance. To report...
Suspect in attempted carjacking at a Springfield Braum’s has been charged
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A man from Springfield has been arrested and charged for attempted carjacking at a Braum’s location. According to online court records, 21-year-old Parker Smith is charged with vehicle hijacking, two counts of armed criminal action, first-degree attempted robbery, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Springfield...
Overflowing manholes and closed lakes; Flooding repairs continue in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — Workers in Greene County are still working on repairs after overwhelming flooding hit the Ozarks this past weekend. Enough flooding for City Utilities of Springfield to temporarily shut down public access to McDaniel and Fellows Lake. “Sunday night we made the decision that we weren’t going to open up the gates […]
Heavy rains stress Springfield’s sewer system
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The heavy rains over the weekend stressed Springfield’s aging sewer system. Several inches of rain fell over the weekend. Rainwater rushing in from old and broken pipes can cause manholes to overflow. Sewer maintenance crews are cleaning up various spots across the city. If you...
Public access to two Greene County, Mo. lakes closed due to flooding and debris
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield City Utilities announced Sunday that public access to Fellows and McDaniel Lakes will be closed for the time being. According to a Facebook post, public access to the lakes will be closed starting June 10 due to flooding and large amounts of debris that washed up.
When do we usually hit 90° in the Ozarks?
The month of June in the Ozarks can be fickle. While some summers come in hot from the get-go, others tiptoe into the heat. June 2024 has been on the seasonal side, but the first 90° day is in the forecast. On average, Springfield makes it to 90° on June 12th. The earliest 90° on […]
Tuesday, June 11: Get set for the summer sizzle
Yesterday was the perfect June day with temperatures near 80°, low humidity, and sunny skies, and today, well it was pretty nice too. Temperatures were very similar to Monday, with afternoon highs just a few degrees warmer. This warming trend will continue and summer humidity will be joining in. Tonight will be comfortable again with […]
Rivers receding but threats remain high across the Ozarks
On Monday, parts of the Ozarks are recovering from record rainfall and flash flooding leftover from the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory through 8 a.m. on Tuesday, where ongoing flooding from the weekend rain is expected. At the airport, Springfield picked up 3.56″ of rain between Saturday and Sunday. A […]
Now Hiring: How the unemployment rate for Springfield compares to the state
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Summer jobs could become full-time opportunities. According to the most recent numbers, Missouri’s unemployment rate is 3.4 percent. In Springfield, that number drops to 2.9 percent, down from 3.3 percent in March. “Springfield continues to be the fastest growing metro in the state of Missouri,”...
Verona church reinstalls tower bells
In 1876 land was purchased from the St. Louis and San Fransisco railroad company and a small frame building was erected to serve as the first Catholic church in Verona. The new church was named St. John Nepomuk. During Father Basil Odermatt’s pastorate (January 1888 to January 1889), the church...
Aurora approves fire mutal aid agreement
The Aurora City Council met in regular session on May 28 at City Hall. In attendance were Mayor Jason Lewis, Chairman Pro Tem Tony Kennedy, Councilman Josh Blades, and Councilwomen Dawn Oplinger and Theresa Pettit. Kennedy said he attended the White Park movie night. “It was a great success, and...
Spring River Pioneer Days highlights Verona
I recently had the pleasure of attending the first annual Spring River Pioneer Days in Verona, and I’m excited to share the highlights of this fun event and a bit about the community that hosted it. Held from May 31 to June 2, Spring River Pioneer Days was a...
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