Missouri State’s archaeology team uncovers one of Springfield’s first homes
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A recent archaeological field school at Missouri State University (MSU) found what they call a “momentous archaeological discovery at one of its properties,” according to an MSU news release. The release says in May, undergraduate students participated in a three-week field school led by the Center...
A whites-only community could be coming to Springfield area
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The outspoken co-founder of Return to the Land, a relatively new whites-only group based in northern Arkansas, said the group could be expanding to the Springfield, Missouri, area. Eric Orwoll, co-founder of Return to the Land (RTTL), told Ozarks First a group of people are considering developing...
Man charged for Saturday morning crash in downtown Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A man has been charged for allegedly leading police on a chase that ended with a crash in downtown Springfield Saturday morning. According to Springfield Police, at around 4 a.m., officers responded to a call for a residential burglary on East National Place Boulevard. The caller stated...
On Your Side: No, an FTC agent is not calling you
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -It starts with a phone call that appears to be from your bank. There’s a problem, and your money is at risk. Crooks will use caller ID spoofing, mimicking a number you might recognize. If you answer, it goes downhill from there. They’ll tell you they’re a Federal Trade Commission agent and...
Lisa Rose’s Retirement: KY3 co-workers say goodbye
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - On July 25, KY3’s beloved Lisa Rose will retire from the news desk after more than four decades. KY3 coworkers share words of thanks. Lisa has been with KY3 since 1984. She currently anchors KY3 News at Noon and KY3 News at 6 p.m. We...
Mother speaking out after child bit by homeless person’s dog at Grant Beach Park
A 5-year-old girl was bitten in the face by a homeless woman's dog at Grant Beach Park, and her mother is now fighting for someone to take accountability and for better protection of children at the park.
Springfield cannabis manufacturing facility has license revoked
Missouri's Division of Cannabis Regulation has revoked the license of C & C Manufacturing in Springfield for numerous violations, including the use of unregulated THC in its products, which poses a potential threat to public safety.
Missouri woman pleads guilty in $116K+ lottery fraud scheme
A Missouri woman pleads guilty to her role in a wire fraud conspiracy that targeted the Missouri Lottery Commission and an area gas station.
Missouri Fired First Shot in Western Quick Draw Lore
We’ve seen it dozens of times in movies and TV shows and maybe even played one out in a video game, but the first western quick draw showdown went down in Missouri, July 21 1865. 160 years ago. Springfield Missouri. The modified duel went down in the Springfield town...
New Webster County app links residents to vital resources
The Webster County Health Unit has launched a free app that provides residents with access to essential services, such as crisis services, health care, and housing resources, to help connect them to vital local resources.
