Springfield MO

The City of Nixa is considering a new downtown overlay district to support redevelopment in the heart of the city. It was introduced at Nixa's July 14 City Council meeting by Director of Planning and Development Scott Godbey. "When you get into those situations in your typical downtown environment, where...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Willard man who was originally charged with murder in a 2025 case was released from jail yesterday after pleading guilty to second-degree involuntary manslaughter. According to online court dockets, Bodee Melton, born in 2002, pleaded guilty to the amended charge in the death of Lavontae Bennett, w

REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) - Just one year after passing its most recent bond issue, the Republic School District is making a lot of progress on some huge projects. The April 2025 no-tax rate increase bond issue has already paid for the completion of window safety film at all buildings, HVAC upgrades at Price Elementary, and

A Springfield man drowned early Wednesday morning in the Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s online report states that it happened in Ledges Cove, at the 21-mile mark of the main channel, at 3:49 a.m. A 25-year-old man got into the water from a docked boat.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he threatened to build a bomb, harm family members and made statements that led deputies to evacuate a local home. According to online court records, Justin Lee Douglas, born in 1976, is charged with unlawful possession, tran

The Ozark Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate 16-year-old Harley Owen-Eder Zenil, who was last seen in the area of Petrus Circle on July 21, 2026.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — An assessment report released in June of this year is recommending the Springfield-Greene County Park Board make some changes and improvements to the city pool system. The city maintains and runs six outdoor pools, many of them operating since the early to mid-1900s. The purpose of the study was to “

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Will a family shattered by the loss of a young wife and mother ever feel whole again? Out of brokenness, God creates beauty. Out of grief, He redeems. “Family of Glass,” a premiere stage play based on an inspiring true story, debuts July 24-26 in Springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help locating a woman charged with endangering the welfare of a child. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Makayla Jade Bowles, 25, after she missed a court appearance. According to court documents used...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Many things about the Cyclosporiasis outbreak are still unknown. Some are avoiding lettuce altogether, while others are asking more questions about where their food comes from. KY3 spoke with those who specialize in selling produce to see if they’ve noticed a shift since the outbreak began....