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Child is stable in the hospital after he was hit by a car
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A twelve year old who was hit by a car on a scooter is now stable in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Mercy Hospital. Tanner White was taken to the hospital in critical condition after the crash that happened on West Division Street near West Bypass his parents tell Ozarksfirst he […]
Severe flooding across the Ozarks puts some in dangerous position
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Heavy rain led to flash flooding across the Ozarks. The worst of Thursday’s storms has moved north and east of Springfield. The rain is filling up areas of creeks, streams, and rivers. The severe weather can be more dangerous for some than it is for others.
Family of Hillcrest teacher killed in crash files lawsuit against Amazon
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The family of Jennifer Bryant, the Hillcrest High School teacher who was killed in a crash on I-44 last January when a semi-truck hit her vehicle head-on, is filing a wrongful death suit against Amazon. The family claimed that the retailer was carrying their products in the semi that crashed into her. […]
Willard hires permanent city administrator, filling position vacant more than a year
A lead city position in Willard has finally been filled after sitting vacant for over a year. The city has hired Wesley Young as the new city administrator. Young holds a master's in Public Administration from the University of Arkansas and has over two decades of experience in public service, according to a city news release. Previously, he worked for the state of Arkansas, including five years as Benton County Administrator. In this role, Young was named...
Greene County deputies investigate shots fired during road rage incident
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Greene County deputies are looking for the driver of a truck believed to have fired shots during a road rage incident in Springfield. Deputies responded to the incident near Sunshine and Farm Road 115 around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Investigators say the driver of a black...
Prosecutors charge Springfield doctor for inappropriate relationship with Springfield Public Schools student
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield doctor faces sex crime charges for incidents involving a Springfield Public Schools student. Dr. Louis Phillip Krenn, Jr., faces charges of sexual contact with a student and second-degree sexual abuse. A judge ordered his bond at $50,000. Investigators claim the victim was a Springfield...
BBQ restaurant in Springfield, Mo. closing this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -It’s the end of an era for one barbecue restaurant. Missouri Mike’s on West Chestnut Expressway is going out of business on Saturday. Mike recapped his humble beginnings and his passion for the food industry in a Facebook Post. He also wrote about charity events he and his staff pulled off including two trips to deliver 10,000 meals to hurricane victims in Louisiana.
Republic Police Officer involved in crash
REPUBLIC, Mo. – A two-vehicle crash involving a Republic Police Officer occurred Thursday night. According to the Republic Police Department, the crash happened around 9:40 p.m. on Main Street in Republic at the intersection of Hadley Street. One other car was involved in addition to the police vehicle, but the police department says no one […]
Multiple stolen guns recovered by local police, several still missing
MARSHFIELD, Mo. – Police across the area have recovered several guns that were stolen from a pawn shop in Marshfield. The burglary happened on March 24. Thieves used the cover of darkness to steal 18 guns from Marshfield Gun and Pawn. “We had a couple of guys enter Marshfield Gun and Pawn, used an ax […]
Weather Aware Day issued for the Ozarks Friday & Sunday
The Most Accurate Weather Team has issued Weather Aware Day for Friday and Sunday. Waves of active weather will begin across the Ozarks on Wednesday night and end Monday morning. Thursday: Expect a rainy commute Thursday morning. Rain chances will stick around throughout the day, and increase around drivetime Thursday afternoon. Thursday’s storms could produce […]
Missouri Gov. Parson & Attorney Gen. Bailey discuss efforts to end human trafficking
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey addressed new legislation to combat human trafficking throughout the state. They discussed legislation to strengthen the state’s human trafficking task force. The proposal calls for an additional $1 million in funding, and Missouri’s State Senate is debating it.
First intergenerational community breaks ground in Missouri
WILLARD, Mo. (KCTV) - A first-of-its-kind community is breaking ground in Missouri. Generations Village will be located in the Ozarks in Willard, Mo. It’ll bring together foster kids, their parents and seniors who want to volunteer their time for the kids. The community sets up seniors to volunteer their...
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