MDC hosts native forage grazing workshop
The Missouri Department of Conservation hosted a Native Forage Grazing Workshop on May 28 at the MU Southwest Research, Extension and Education Center in Mt. Vernon, bringing in producers and agricultural professionals to explore the benefits of introducing native grasses into their grazing systems. The workshop focuse
MoDOT selects contractor for $471 million I-44 improvement project
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has selected The Capital-CMT Team as the apparent best-value proposer and design-build contractor of the next project in MoDOT’s Forward 44 Program. The winning proposal was selected from a competitive field of four teams, prioritizing project
Fatal wreck on I-44 claims life of Carl Junction man
A 57-year-old man from Carl Junction was killed in a wreck on I-44 when his Subaru Crosstrek hit a guard rail and was then hit by a semi, resulting in the 53rd fatality of the year for MSHP Troop D.
Trooper says 1,668 pounds of marijuana found in Penske truck on I-44
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A man is facing a first-degree trafficking in drugs felony after a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper said he found about 1,668 pounds of packaged marijuana inside a Penske box truck on I-44 in Greene County. According to the probable cause statement, a trooper saw the truck traveling eastbound on
Gas leak prompted road closures near Republic Middle School on Wednesday
REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) - Republic emergency workers repaired a gas leak near the middle school. The leak happened on Wednesday morning in an area near the middle school at Hines Street and Boston Lane. Crews asked drivers to use alternate routes. Crews fixed the leak on Wednesday afternoon. To report...
Dade County Sheriff seeks help to find missing Everton man
DADE COUNTY, Mo. — The Dade County Sheriff’s Office has issued a notice in locating an Everton man who was last seen at the end of May. According to a social media post from Sheriff Ryan Robison, Bradley D. Heim, 41, was last seen on the morning of May 29 or May 30 near his […]
On Your Side Scam School: Beware of a tricky IRS letter
Did you receive a tricky IRS letter in the mail? You're not alone. On Your Side's Ashley Reynolds and Scamicide's Steve Weisman discuss what you need to know. Also, beware of a new student loan scam.
Court documents allege $336K in losses tied to Greene County building business
BILLINGS, Mo. — A Billings contractor is accused of taking more than $336,000 from customers who paid for building projects that were allegedly never finished. In some cases, the projects were allegedly never started. Kevin Alvin Greenhaw, owner of Greenhaw Buildings LLC, is charged in Greene County with multiple felon
Man dies in collision with semi-truck in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — A man has died after troopers reported a crash involving a semi-truck in Lawrence County on Wednesday morning. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash report, a 57-year-old Carl Junction, Missouri, man died around 11:25 a.m. on eastbound I-44, six miles west of Mount Vernon. Law
Carl Junction man killed in I-44 crash near Stotts City
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — About 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, reports of a serious crash on I-44 near 40 MM alerted E-911.

















