Oklahoma University removes graduate instructor after grading controversy involving Nixa High School grad
A graduate instructor at the University of Oklahoma will no longer teach there after assigning a Nixa High School graduate a zero on an essay, the school announced Monday.
Last-minute Christmas shoppers fill Springfield stores on warm Christmas Eve
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Despite warm Christmas Eve weather, Springfield streets, parking lots, and shopping centers remained busy with last-minute shoppers Tuesday. Anna and Shane Newman from Macks Creek were shopping at GameStop when asked what items remained on their list. “Thank goodness he reminded us!...
Heartwood House finds home on Main Street downtown
Heartwood House, an online storefront and design firm in one, have opened a brick and mortar location in Ash Grove. The office, located on Main Street, Ash Grove, opened their doors in November. Heartwood House is co-owned by Patti Brown and Mike Brown. The two of them oversee operations and...
Record High Temperatures Possible in the Ozarks for Christmas
People who like warm temperatures are receiving a special Christmas Gift this year as record high temperatures are possible in parts of the Ozarks. The National Weather Service says the 70-degree high temperatures will remain in the region through Saturday. The record in Springfield for Christmas Day was set in 1889...
Year in review: Top 10 Ozarks First stories that drew the most readers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A quarter of a century has almost passed, and now Ozarks First is taking a look at the local stories that captured the most readers on our website this year. 1. Public asked to help find eight people wanted by Missouri Probation & Parole District 20 (Dec. 3) This article is a […]
Willard Police Chief fighting pulmonary fibrosis; vows to finish career after transplant
WILLARD, Mo. — Willard Police Chief Tom McClain has been in law enforcement for many decades, and has been the leader of Willard’s police force since 1993. He’s fought crime for years, but now, he’s fighting for his life. “It became apparent to me that something was wrong and it must need to be addressed,” […]
Major Springfield road reopens
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A major roadway in North Springfield is back open, just in time for holiday travel. You can call that a Christmas miracle. MoDot reopened East Norton Road at Melville Road as part of the forward 44, Melville Road Bridge replacement project. Carol Roush, a resident, said, “It’s made our travel time...
Historic December Warmth Peaks on Christmas Day
Merry Christmas, everyone! I’ve got my fingers crossed that this impressive warm-up is enough to land me on Santa’s nice list. Record highs were broken again today across the Ozarks, with temperatures soaring into the lower to mid-70s. Springfield, Joplin, West Plains, and Rolla all set new daily records. And...
Sprinkler malfunction floods apartments in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Renters at an apartment complex are cleaning up water after a sprinkler malfunction flooded multiple floors early Tuesday morning. A water flow alarm alerted the Springfield Fire Department to the problem at the Nordic Landing Apartments on West Catalpa Street around 5 a.m. The complex is...
The story behind NORAD’s efforts to track Santa
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa is off and running as he makes his annual trip around the world. One government agency is tracking his every move on radar as he delivers toys to boys and girls. The North American Aerospace Defense Command, known as NORAD,...
