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Republic police collar Springfield's Shearin for allegedly trafficking in stolen identities
Suspect had stolen documents, 8 fake Texas identification cards. A Springfield woman was taken into custody by a Republic police officer after a traffic stop allegedly found her in possession of controlled substances, multiple stolen identification documents and multiple fake IDs. Anna Shearin, 32, is charged with trafficking in stolen identities and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Republic man pleads guilty to fentanyl trafficking, owning illegal firearms
REPUBLIC, Mo. — A man from Republic, Missouri is facing a minimum of 15 years in prison after pleading guilty in U.S. District Court to trafficking fentanyl and owning illegal firearms. 34-year-old Tonikko Fewell pleaded guilty on Monday before a U.S. federal judge to two counts of possessing and intending to distribute fentanyl, one count […]
Four-peat champs: Nixa named top high school, again, by U.S. News & World Report
For the fourth year in a row, Nixa placed No. 1 on an annual national list of top public high schools in the Springfield metro area. The 2024 Best High School rankings were released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. Using specific criteria, heavily based on standardized test scores and college-preparatory courses, it ranks public high schools at the local, state and national level.
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, April 15-19
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Here are last week’s restaurant health code violations. Below are restaurant health code inspections for April 15 – April 19: AMAZIN BUFFET – CITY View History2501 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it4/17/2024 3:30:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active Priority Violations Found: 1 Observed: 1 Door Prep Table (sushi station) ambient air tested at 46 F. Roe tested […]
Republic voters pass recreational marijuana tax Willard mayor candidates tie, Ash Grove school board seats go to Stacey, Reece
Greene County Citizens went to the polls on Tuesday, April 2, to vote in the municipal elections. Below are the results from the contested races:. In the race for Ward II Councilman – four-year term, voters chose Garry Wilson, who got 62 votes, or about 42 percent of the total. Melanie Clark was second, with 41 votes, or 28 percent, and Jeremy Mathis received 36 votes or 24 percent. Joan Stevens, who dropped out of the race, received eight votes, or about 5 percent, and there were two write-ins, totaling about one percent.
City of Billings issues boil advisory after water main line break
BILLINGS, Mo. (KY3) - The City of Billings has issued a boil water advisory for the time being due to a main line break. According to the Billings city clerk, the main line break caused a loss of water pressure. Water samples will be taken in the morning, and it...
Our past winter impacting this tick season across the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Our past winter was warmer than normal, with December being the seventh warmest on record, January being the second warmest, and February showing above-normal highs for much of the month. For Dawson Pentecost, mowing specialist with 417 Mowing, that meant an early start to the mowing...
A pair of Springfield streets are switching to two-way traffic
The City of Springfield has announced a portion of two streets will be changed from one-way to two-way traffic next month:. 4th Street from South Grand Ave. to Dodge St. Adams Street from 6th St. to 9th St. City officials say it is part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic...
Springfield woman to serve four years for arson
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield woman has been sentenced to serve four years in prison for an arson that happened in 2022. Jennifer Buttram, 37, will serve four years for first-degree arson and three years for unlawful use of a weapon. The sentences will run concurrently so Buttram will serve four years in prison. The […]
Monday, April 22: Rain chances return, storm chances follow
Frost and near-freezing morning lows made for a cold April morning. Springfield dropped to 33° with a widespread light freeze hitting many areas to the north. This isn’t too far off the mark this point in the spring season and it looks like this may be the last freeze risk as a warm pattern sets […]
Queen of Clean: Mold and mildew remover
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Here’s a natural, easy-to-make mold stain remover. It contains no bleach that can ruin fine finishes. 7. If the stain persists, re-spray and rub with a nail brush or other firm brush. 8. For hard-to-remove problems, put a few drops of undiluted tea tree oil...
Springfield man arrested after assaulting multiple people and damaging cars
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man was arrested after assaulting multiple victims and damaging vehicles with his own car. Peyton Wireman, 24, of Springfield, was arrested and booked into the Greene County Jail for two counts of third-degree assault. According to a probable cause statement, on Apr. 16, Springfield Police responded to an assault in […]
SPD, Burrell Behavioral Health to expand co-responder program after receiving grant
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A mental health co-responder program created by the Springfield Police Department and Burrell Behavior Health is about to expand its operations. Thanks to a $797,798 grant from the Missouri Department of Public Safety State Crisis Intervention Program accepted by Springfield City Council Monday night, SPD and Burrell will now be able to […]
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Springfield by diners
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick square cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination […]
Leigh's Lost and Found: Looking for the owner of an older Lhasa Apso
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Our featured lost dog from animal control is an older lady. She turned up at the shelter in pretty rough shape but animal control does believe she had an owner at some point. Shelter coordinator says Josh Doss says, ”we think she’s a Lhasa Apso, maybe...
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