Phase two of Kansas Expressway extension project expected to be done in September
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - The long-awaited Kansas Expressway extension project is expected to be done by the end of September. Greene County Highway Department Assistant Administrator Mark Webb said the long-anticipated wait is almost over. “The contractor is placing the base asphalt right now, as you can see, it’s...
Crash involving semi-truck causes backup on I-44
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — A crash on eastbound I-44 near Halltown held traffic to a standstill for a couple of hours Thursday morning. MoDOT said the accident occurred at around 6:20 a.m. near mile marker 57, causing eastbound I-44 to briefly close. According to Sgt. Mike McClure with the Missouri State Highway Patrol,...
Local counties and towns differ in firework restrictions
Fire and police departments are reminding residents of the rules and restrictions on where and when fireworks can be set off, with Rogersville and other towns in Greene County allowing fireworks on the Fourth of July and Republic, Strafford and other towns allowing them at any time.
On Your Side: Ozark firefighters clarifying calls asking for donations not a scam
OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - We hear so often about different texts and phone calls, people asking for money to be paid, or claiming they’re from a sheriff’s office or police department, but what if you got a phone call that seemed sketchy, but turned out to be legitimate?
Backyard BBQ: Country Oasis
This summer’s Backyard BBQ ended with a splash. Literally. Jamie and Matt both took a dip in a beautiful country oasis just outside of Fair Grove. A big thank you to Shelley and Dean Padgett for hosting this week and putting up with all the shenanigans from the Ozarks First Weather team.
Missouri lawmakers think addressing homelessness could be key to reducing drug overdoses
Phase two of Kansas Expressway extension project expected to be done in September. Phase two of Kansas Expressway extension project expected to be done in September. Kansas leaders to discuss potential extension of STAR bond legislation following request from Chiefs. Updated: 3 hours ago. |. The Place for History:...
Police tracking potential suspects in Rogersville church robbery
Two men in a white 2002 Dodge Dakota pickup truck stole roof shingles from Rogersville Church of Christ on June 2, and the police are currently tracking them down.
Things you should avoid leaving in your car this summer
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — As summer continues, it is important to warn of the risks involved with leaving your car parked and unventilated in the hot sun. Cars can heat up quickly in warmer temperatures, with the inside rising nearly 20 degrees higher within the first 10 minutes. According to the Springfield-Greene County...
Lawsuit alleges delayed ER treatment led to patient’s death in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Mercy Hospital in Springfield is facing a malpractice lawsuit alleging that delayed care in the summer of 2023 led to a patient’s deterioration and death. According to court dockets, plaintiff Skyler Baxter is suing as personal representative for the estate of Glenda Michelle Baxter-McDowell and on...
The Place for History: New research on campsites along the Trail of Tears
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - 12 Cherokee Nation cyclists just finished a nearly 1,000 mile long bike ride. The ride wrapped up in Oklahoma. It’s called, The Remember the Removal Bike Ride. It recalls, the Trail of Tears. You’ve probably seen signs for the trail around Springfield. They refer to...