Two deputies remain hospitalized following deadly Reeds Spring gunfight
Two deputies wounded in a gunfight near Reeds Spring earlier this week remain hospitalized as Christian County prepares to bury two officers killed in the same incident. Deputy Josh Wahl of the Christian County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Austin McCall of the Webster County Sheriff’s Office were both seriously...
Springfield police say man wearing Halloween mask used axe in two vape shop burglaries
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A 20-year-old Springfield man is accused of using an axe to break into the same vape shop twice in January. Caen Colson, born in 2005, is charged in Greene County Circuit Court with second-degree burglary, a Class D felony, in connection with two burglaries at King Vape and Tobacco, 1703 E....
Man charged in Lawrence County for alleged threatening messages to woman, infant
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — A man has been charged in Lawrence County after making threats toward a victim on Wednesday, Feb. 25. According to online court dockets, Dakota Kurth, born in 1997, of Kansas City, Missouri, has been charged with a felony of first-degree harassment and a misdemeanor of second-degree sexual...
2026 girls state wrestling central
Eight Nixa girls wrestlers will be headed to Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., on Feb. 27-28 to compete in the 2026 8th Girls Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Class 2 State Wrestling Championships. The defending state champs enter as Missouri Wrestling's No. 1-state-ranked team and USA...
Athlete of the Week: Addison Harkins, Nixa wrestling
There is one moment in wrestling that tops them all for senior Addison Harkins. “Definitely state last year,” the Nixa wrestler said. “You can’t beat winning your own state title with your team. It’s just a double whammy that went perfect.”. Her junior year, the Nixa...
Stone County opens new ambulance station in Branson West
Stone County’s emergency response network is expanding March 2 with the opening of a new ambulance station in Branson West, the result of an 11‑month project designed to improve coverage for Branson West and Kimberling City, according to a community announcement. The Stone County Ambulance District partnered with...
Businesses Step-Up to Help Families of Fallen, Injured Deputies
Businesses around the region have stepped up to offer support for Christian County Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Micheal Hislope who were killed in the line of duty earlier this week. One of those businesses was in Branson, as Hurt’s Donuts on West 76 Country Boulevard offered a “Back the Blue”...
Springfield man arrested for allegedly pointing gun near Buc-ee’s
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man is in custody after an incident near Buc-ee’s on Wednesday, Feb. 25. According to online court dockets, Duane Holland, born in 1985, has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon in Greene County Circuit Court. The probable cause statement says the victim was in the right lane,...
Funeral teams prepare for thousands expected to honor two fallen deputies
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Funeral preparations are underway for the two fallen Christian County deputies, and the team coordinating the services says they are working around the clock to honor both men with the highest level of respect. The Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team is overseeing logistics, security...
Leigh’s Lost and Found Digital Extra: Meet C.A.R.E.’s longest shelter residents
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3’s Leigh Moody spotlights some of the longest animals at the C.A.R.E. shelter in Springfield. “Like” Leigh’s Lost and Found Facebook page by clicking here. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]. Please include the article info in the subject line...

















