Route 66: Route 66 Centennial Commission leader encourages travelers to hit the Mother Road
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The head of the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission said now is the time to travel the Mother Road. Cora Scott said the centennial year is a chance to slow down, get off phones, and really see America again — especially as more young people hit the road to camp and connect along Route 66.
Nevada K9 alerts to suspected fentanyl-laced methamphetamine
NEVADA, Mo. (KOAM) -- Prosecutors charge an Aurora man with a drug charge after police found suspected meth laced with fentanyl in his car.
Lakes Region Sees Tail End of Severe Storms, More Possible Today UPDATE
1:00 PM UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for areas east of the Highway 65 Corridor including Taney County and the Branson Area as well as Green and Christian Counties and the metro Springfield Area. The watch is in effect until 9:00 this evening. The watch does not include Arkansas currently but areas east of 65 in both...
On Your Side: Better Business Bureau warns of storm damage scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning about storm damage scams as severe weather threatens the area.
Over 5,000 power outages reported in Greene County
Over 5,000 customers in Greene County have reported power outages, with City Utilities dealing with 4,958 outages, Ozark Electric Co-op reporting 490, and Webster Electric Co-op reporting 2.
Crime Traveler: Daughter of slain parents hopes to forgive killer in person
Jose Huckleberry was found guilty of fatally stabbing Don and Helen Willingham in 2011 and was sentenced to life in prison for two counts of second-degree murder and 15 years for burglary, with their daughter expressing forgiveness and hoping to meet with him to share her faith.
Missouri man will not go to prison for 2025 stabbing
A Lawrence County man charged with stabbing another man five times will not go to prison.
Convention center improvements can find favor with wide swath of voters
Convention centers and their viability were big news in three Midwestern cities this spring. Omaha, Nebraska, officials have been celebrating a milestone in their $200 million convention center expansion project: the topping out of the refurbished CHI Health Center. Half the funding for the downtown center, expected to open in fall 2027, is coming from voter-approved general obligation bonds, while the other half...
New endometriosis guidelines offer hope for faster diagnosis
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Recent changes in women’s health guidelines have some patients and doctors hopeful for a quicker diagnosis. Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that leaves lesions on the uterus that can cause chronic pain and infertility. For Ali Schermer and many other women around the world,...
This Affordable Springfield, MO Spot Has Served “Route 66” Chili Since 1909
The identity of Springfield’s dining culture is defined by the messy, overfilled bowls at Casper’s, an institution that prioritizes a ” psychedelic” atmosphere over traditional restaurant polish. Patrons from University Heights and Rountree frequently occupy the artsy, poster-lined booths for meals that utilize century-old family recipes...

















