Springfield nonprofit awarded $2.5 million grant to help end homelessness
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A local nonprofit in Springfield has announced it has received a $2.5 million grant with plans to use it to serve multiple counties in the area. The Kitchen Inc. announced in a press release that it received a grant from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund.
New flu strain Subclade K reaches the United States
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A new flu strain called Subclade K has reached the United States after circulating in other countries since the summer. Doctors describe the virus as a subclass of Influenza A. The strain may cause more severe symptoms than other flu variants. Flu symptoms include cough, sore...
Death investigation underway after body found in Springfield
A death investigation in Springfield is underway after a body was found during Monday morning’s snowstorm.
2 dead in Lawrence County, Mo., house fire
NEAR STOTTS CITY, Mo. (KY3) -Two people are dead after a house fire in Lawrence County, Mo., on Sunday, according to the Lawrence County Sheriff. The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office states the fire happened in the 5200 block of Lawrence 2100, north of Stotts City in Lawrence County. The Lawrence County Coroner...
Crash on U.S. 65 Monday morning leaves one hospitalized
A person was seriously injured while attempting to remove debris from U.S. 65 north of Springfield when struck by a vehicle, and an investigation is ongoing.
Police arrest 2 after shooting incident in Crane, Mo.
CRANE, Mo. (KY3) - Authorities arrested two people following a shooting incident in Crane on Sunday night. According to investigators, Samuel Medlin, 22, and Collin Henry, 24, are being held in the Stone County Jail following this incident. Each faces two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. Crane police...
Group petitions Greene County Commission to end contract with ICE and the Greene County...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Monday morning, the Greene County Commission held its regular meeting to discuss planning and zoning items. One group showed up to present a petition. The petition concerns a government contract between the Greene County Jail and ICE. The Southern Missouri Immigration Alliance took advantage...
Snow intermission, another burst expected this evening
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the area through this evening, with light snow and sleet expected to continue into the afternoon, followed by a burst of snow in the evening that will lead to slick road conditions overnight.
Water main break closes Campbell Avenue in Springfield, Mo.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A water main break near the Dollar Tree across from Bass Pro Shops forced police to close Campbell Avenue just south of Sunshine Street Monday morning. The break occurred just after 3 a.m., sending water flowing across the road and into the eastbound turn lane from...
Springfield nonprofit offers support for and education about indigenous peoples
Our weekly program, Making Democracy Work, is a collaboration between KSMU Radio and the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri. It's hosted and produced by volunteers from the LWV, and it airs each Monday morning at 9:45 on KSMU. In this episode of our local program Making Democracy Work,...
