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Autopsy scheduled after Monday’s shooting in Jasper Co.
Update JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — An update has come from the Jasper County Sheriff’s office regarding the shooting and death of Travis Wyrick, 37, a story we brought you earlier this week. Officials say an autopsy has been scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2024. The investigation is still ongoing, and additional details will be released […]
GMFS Carthage Humane Society!
Katie Logan with the Carthage Humane Society swung by the studio today to talk about your possible new fur-baby! Come one down to the shelter or go on their website to check out whom might be a good fit to come home with you and your family! There will be an annual fundraiser called “Strayghetti” to help with the 120 fur-babies, and they usually need all kinds of donations so anything helps. Check out their website https://www.carthagehumanesociety.com/.
CRIME STOPPERS: Have you seen this wanted woman?
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - This week’s Crime Stoppers fugitive is Brittany Aulden Barnes. She’s wanted in Greene County on three counts of interfering with custody. Barnes pleaded guilty, and then failed to show up in court. Investigators say the 32-year-old has connections to the Joplin area. Barnes has...
Ribbon cutting marks reopening of Carl Lewton Stadium in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Mo. — A Carthage sports landmark has finally been brought back to life. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held, today, for the recently renovated Carl Lewton Stadium, also known as Rock Stadium. It happened before the Tigers game against a team out of Columbia. Last year – the facility...
A Missouri SWAT sniper sued to keep his name a secret. We’re suing to learn his identity
There were many questions after a Joplin, Missouri, SWAT sniper shot and killed a two-year-old girl during a standoff in 2022. How did it happen? Why did the sniper choose to fire his weapon? Who exactly was the sniper?. It is rare for the Midwest Newsroom, KCUR or any news...
GMFS Carthage water & Electric Plant!
Megan Milliken from Carthage came by today to let us know about the Tower 2 Tower Run! The run will be Saturday May 11th there will be a 1k & 5k run/walk. All proceeds from the run will be donated to Water For People, an organization that helps others have clean water! To learn more about the run head over to their Facebook Event Page; https://www.facebook.com/events/1414426942497865.
'We owe a lot of gratitude to the citizens of Jasper and Newton county'| Father-son duo elected for sheriff in two counties
BEAUMONT, Texas — Father-son duo Chuck Havard and his son Colton Havard both triumphed in their separate races for sheriff in Jasper and Newton counties. 12News had the chance to speak with the pair about their journey and decision to take the next step in their careers. "Obviously, I...
Motorcycle safety a priority for Joplin police as spring arrives
JOPLIN, Mo. — As spring is officially underway, a reminder from Joplin Police – expect to see an increase of motorcycles on the roads. “In 2023, we had five motorcycle fatalities for the year,” said Capt. William Davis Joplin Police Department. With that many fatal motorcycle crashes,...
Carl Junction voters to weigh in on school bond issue next week
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Carl Junction voters will decide a multi-million dollar school question next week. The Carl Junction School District could see sweeping changes if voters approve “Proposition Kids.”. The bond issue would add up to 18 million dollars – paying for a list of changes across...
“Apple Butter Makin’ Days” named best festival in the state by “Rural Missouri”
KSNF/KODE — An area business and festival have been named the best of their kind in the entire Show-Me State. “We have families tell us that this is a tradition that they’ve been coming to for generations,” said Brittni Bates, Executive Director, Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce.
New technology could prevent drivers from speeding
JOPLIN, Mo. — In the U.S. and in countries all over the world, speeding is one of the leading causes of severe road accidents. Speeding doesn’t only increase the chances of losing control or crashing into other vehicles, but it also increases the severity of crashes when they occur. A new technology called Intelligent Speed […]
Carl Junction hires Cort Hardy as boys basketball coach
Cort Hardy comes to CJ after leading Seneca to back-to-back district championships. Carl Junction hires Cort Hardy as boys basketball coach. Hardy comes to Carl Junction after leading Seneca to back-to-back district championships.
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