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Firefighter killed after explosionAn explosion occurred shortly after a crew arrived at the quarry, killing the 19-year veteran firefighter. (KABC)

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Springfield News-LeaderMan sentenced for killing Springfield pedestrian, then fleeing sceneA man who police said struck and killed a Springfield pedestrian, drove off, then proceeded to clock into work without calling 911 pleaded guilty Friday and will begin to serve his prison sentence. John Hofstetter, 44, agreed to a plea deal in Greene County Judge Jerry Harmison's courtroom of four...

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KOLR10 NewsMotorcyclist sent to hospital after crash on Glenstone and Kearney St.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A motorcyclist has been sent to the hospital following a crash with a Chevy HHR Thursday evening, June 13. According to the Springfield Police Department, the crash occurred when the Chevy was exiting the Walmart parking lot onto Kearney Street and struck the motorcycle. The driver and passengers of the Chevy were […]

Springfield, MO1 day ago

KOLR10 NewsTwo more men charged with Chaviz Nguyen’s murderSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Two more men have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Chaviz Nguyen, among other charges. Now, according to court documents, Quartez Washington and Arshaun Bradley are both charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, four counts of armed criminal action, and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. 19-year-old […]

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KOLR10 NewsSpringfield woman accused of using child as shield following high-speed chase with policeSPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield woman is facing multiple felonies after police said she led them on a high-speed chase and used her six-year-old son as a human shield. According to a probable cause statement from the Springfield Police Department (SPD), officers were conducting a drug investigation into 29-year-old Kennesha Nicole Harris. Harris got into […]

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New gun safety conversations arise after gun found in student’s backpack in Springfield, Mo.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - New conversations about gun safety arose after a student brought a loaded handgun into an early childhood center in Springfield. It happened Tuesday at the Mallory Early Childhood Building on West College. The district continues to try to determine how the gun got into the child’s backpack in the first place.

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St. Joseph PostMissouri man dies after van rear-ends semi in trafficCRAWFORD COUNTY —A Missouri man died in an accident just after 9p.m. Friday in Crawford County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2021 Ram Promaster 1500 driven by Joseph R. Anderson, 25, Sparta, was westbound on Interstate 44 just west of the Route 19 exit. The van rear-ended...

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KOLR10 NewsLocal law enforcement rescues dogs left in hot carsAs temperatures heat up around the Ozarks, the number of calls to law enforcement concerning animals left in vehicles are on the rise, too. Recently, Springfield Police Department and Aurora and Marionville Police Department have posted similar warnings, do not leave your unattended animals in your vehicle. On Thursday, the Aurora and Marionville Police Department […]

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Springfield Fire Department reports a decline in fires, overdosesThe Springfield Fire Department reported a decline in fires and overdoses across the city in 2023. Leaders released the annual fire report this week.

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On Your Side: The missed jury duty scamSPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Don’t fall for it. It’s an old scam with new tricks. It’s part of our civic responsibility, jury duty. You know how this works. You get a notice in the mail that it’s your turn, and you’re supposed to show up to court and go through jury selection. Here’s the thing: Scammers call and say you were a ‘no show,’ and you’re in trouble with the law.

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Law enforcement reminds you to be vigilant toward elder abuseSPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - U.S. Attorney Teresa Moore joined national, state, and local leaders in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Saturday, June 15. Since 2006, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day has been commemorated to promote awareness and increase understanding of the many forms of elder abuse...

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KOLR10 NewsFair Grove PD Investigating election sign vandalismFAIR GROVE, Mo. – “It is considered vandalism and theft when you steal them so we are looking at possible charges for the individuals who did this, “ says Fair Grove Police Chief Roy Howell. The vandalized signs were in support of candidate Jeff Danderson. Chief Howell says he’s spoken with Danderson about the issue […]

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