Springfield MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission has moved a proposal along that could impact thousands of properties in the city. The city of Springfield’s Planning and Zoning Commission has been working to address what they call Missing Middle Housing. Through the city initiative, Forward...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? The Humane Society of Southwest Missouri has several adorable dogs waiting for loving homes — from bouncy puppies to a gentle adult Pug. All are ready to meet their new families!

STONE COUNTY, Mo. (KAIT) - Silver Dollar City is honoring America’s 250th birthday with discounted ticket prices for teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, military veterans, and public servants. As America prepares to mark 250 years of independence, the theme park is celebrating the everyday heroes who keep...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield metro area has surpassed 500,000 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The metro area’s population grew from 475,000 to just over 500,000 since April 2020. The Springfield Chamber said the milestone cements the state’s third-largest city as the head of a major...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has confirmed the first rabies case of 2026 in Greene County after a skunk tested positive for the virus. Health officials said the overall risk to the community remains low but are using the case as a reminder about rabies prevention and safety....

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Customers of City Utilities of Springfield can expect higher electric bills this summer, with average monthly costs projected to increase by about $14 compared to last year. City Utilities said the increase is driven by a combination of higher fuel costs and a previously approved rate adjustment...

Missouri health officials issued a statewide alert after detecting the synthetic opioid nitazene in wastewater at several public schools, which can be up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl and can be found in counterfeit pills, powders and vapes.

One Springfield kitchen was put on a risk control plan this past week for repeated hand-washing violations and could possibly be put on an additional risk control plan, while another saw an employee stick a bare finger into a cup of pudding, according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department's food...

Sometimes the best adventures happen when you stop looking for them and stumble into a place that makes you wonder why you haven’t been there every single day of your life. Van Gogh’s Eeterie in Springfield is one of those rare dining experiences that makes you feel like you’ve been let in on a delicious secret, and...

On the fourth floor of Pummill Hall, delicious food and learning experiences are being cooked up. At Carrie’s Café, a student-run cafe, is preparing students for the food industry. Operated through the School of Hospitality and Agricultural Leadership at Missouri State University, Carrie’s Café is solely student-run....