Police say speed contributed to deadly motorcycle crash in Republic, Mo.
REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) - Police are investigating a deadly crash in Republic. Republic police said speed played a role in a deadly motorcycle crash that killed a 19-year-old on Tuesday afternoon. Christian Gaba died when he hit the back of a car at the intersection of U.S. 60 and Hampton.
Nixa man charged after allegedly threatening to shoot victim over oil slick in road
NIXA, Mo. — A Christian County man has been arrested after being accused of threatening to kill a victim and trash their home. According to online court dockets, Nathan Kilgore, born in 1983, of Nixa, has been charged with first-degree harassment in Christian County Circuit Court. The probable cause statement says law enforcement responded to […]
Wild Game, Woolley Finish: Lady Tigers Win in Double Overtime
Republic trailed three times and tied it three times before Ava Woolley ended it. Her free kick with 2:31 left in the second overtime curled over Webb City goalkeeper Camille Nimmo, giving the Lady Tigers a 5–4 win. Bria Claxton had drawn the foul near the left sideline that...
Serious injuries reported in motorcycle crash in east Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Police have confirmed that a motorcyclist has been seriously injured after a crash in east Springfield on Tuesday, April 21. Springfield police tell Ozarks First that officers responded around 8 p.m. to the 500 block of N. Eastgate Ave. between Dominos and Menards for a crash involving a truck and a motorcycle. […]
Greene County Planning and Zoning recommends denial of a rezoning request northwest of Springfield
Residents opposed to a proposed housing development west of Springfield packed the Greene County Planning and Zoning meeting room Tuesday night. Developer Derek Lee wants to change the zoning of land north and east of the intersection of North State Highway AB and West State Highway EE from R1 Suburban Residence District to UR-1 Urban Residence District. His plan is to build 600...
Catch-a-Crook: Republic police seek help identifying vehicle break-in suspect
REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) - Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man caught on camera breaking into vehicles. Republic detectives say they have been looking for the person for several months. The images were taken in November, but investigators have not been able to identify him. The...
Groundbreaking date announced for Springfield Missouri Temple
The temple’s location is significant to the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ.
What deputies found inside an Ozarks home led to a manslaughter charge months later
MILLER, Mo. — A man has been charged after law enforcement responded to a home in 2025 and found a woman dead inside. According to online court dockets, Robert Morgan, born in 1957, of Miller, Missouri, has been charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter in Lawrence County Circuit Court. The probable cause statement says deputies responded […]
Flock Safety addresses concerns about its cameras in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Flock Safety cameras are once again coming under fire after tickets were issued after Springfield’s No Kings Rally last month. Some say the cameras were used to identify people accused of breaking the law. The company behind the technology, Flock Safety, reached out to us...
CRIME STOPPERS: Police search for business owner accused of ripping off customers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help locating a business owner accused of taking money from customers, then not completing work. There is a warrant out for the arrest of Richard Albert Bowers, 59. He faces five felony charges of deceptive...

















