Tammy Zywicki Killed in Lawrence County Missouri
On September 1, 1992, the rural landscape of Lawrence County, Missouri, became the unlikely setting for a brutal crime that would puzzle investigators and haunt a family for decades. Tammy Jo Zywicki, a 21-year-old college student returning from a weekend visit with her brother, vanished after her car broke down on...
One Death Reported as Storm Recovery Efforts Continue
Though the Lakes Region was spared heavy damage due to the thunderstorms that moved through the area on Sunday, Springfield is continuing their recovery efforts after the storm knocked out power to over 37,000 customers. In an update on Monday, City Utilities officials said that they hope to have power...
Christian County deputy, wife identified in fatal crash near Highlandville
Off-duty Christian County Deputy Sheriff Mike Adams and his wife Ashley were killed in a head-on collision on Melton Road, and their four-month-old grandchild was in serious but stable condition.
Blood shortage in Ozarks prompts urgent appeal for donations
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is calling for donations of O Negative, O Positive, and A Negative blood types to help meet the demand for transfusions during the Independence Day holiday, with appointments strongly encouraged.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Tree companies see more work after Sunday’s storms
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The complex of storms that developed south of the Kansas City Metro Area went through Stockton Lake and right into Springfield, packing wind speeds between 60 and 80 mph. Doug & Alison Gragson were not home when the storm arrived, but Alison’s mother was dog-sitting.
City of Ozark offers yard debris drop-off after recent storms
OZARK, Mo. — The City of Ozark is opening up a temporary debris drop-off location for citizens affected by storms on Sunday, June 29. According to a City of Ozark press release, residents will be able to drop off yard debris from July 1 to July 15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Highway […]
City and county leaders update on recovery efforts
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — While many are working on clean-up efforts, city and county leaders provided an update Monday, June 30, on recovery and relief efforts, many of which mirror those of the April 29th storm. “We ask our customers who haven’t done so already to report their outage by calling 888-863-9001,” said Warren...
Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief offers free meals following storms on June 29
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief is offering citizens free meals following storms on Sunday, June 29. According to a Springfield Office of Emergency Management (OEM) press release, the relief team is operating a Quick Response Unit (QRU) Food Service on June 30 and July 1 at Ridgecrest Baptist...
Storm clean up continues across Springfield metro
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – It’s been just over 24 hours since strong storms blew through the Ozarks on Sunday evening. People in the Springfield area are still cleaning up the mess. “The wind was the crazy part,” Chris McQuarry said. “I mean, man, it was just all of a sudden blowing 80, 90 miles an hour […]
Warning sirens in Greene County damaged by storm winds
The Greene County Office of Emergency Management is advising residents that many outdoor warning sirens are currently damaged due to the storm-related winds, and recommends alternative methods of receiving weather alerts and updates.