Woman who discovered victim in cold case pushes for justice 29 years later
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo. — Kristi Jennings has waited nearly 30 years for an arrest in the shooting death of John “Jack” Housh. This week, she says her prayers were answered. “I am truly happy that it’s finally happening. I wish it would have happened a long time ago, but, I mean, in any case, as […]
Scoliosis warning signs every parent should know
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A mother says she wishes she had caught her daughter’s scoliosis sooner, and doctors say parents may be able to screen for the condition at home. Jennifer Hall said scoliosis was not something she thought about until it began affecting her family. “I think that...
City reviews potential updates to City Code pertaining to trash and recycling services
The City of Springfield is reviewing proposed updates to Chapter 94 of the City Code, which governs trash and recycling services, with the goal of creating a clearer, more consistent and more effective system for residents and service providers. Much of the code has not been significantly updated in years, resulting in
Springfield man accused of setting fire to two vehicles
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man has been charged after fire officials say he intentionally set fire to two vehicles on Monday, Aug. 10. According to online court dockets, Richard Vent, born in 1996, has been charged with two counts of knowingly burning or exploding in Greene County Circuit Court. The Springfield F
Convoy of Hope responds to natural disasters in Colombia and Puerto Rico
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield humanitarian nonprofit Convoy of Hope has responded to natural disasters in Colombia and Puerto Rico, according to a news release. According to the release, the faith-based organization has delivered resources to families in Colombia after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake destroyed buildings an
Attorney explains indictments after Christian County Cold case update
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo — 47-year-old James Deckard has been indicted by a grand jury for a three-decade-old cold case out of Christian County. Now he awaits a court hearing on Tuesday, August 11. Ozarks First spoke with a Springfield attorney, who explained the difference between Deckard’s indictment and a standard charg
City council discusses rezoning 15.5 acres in Springfield’s West Central neighborhood for new housing...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The city of Springfield is looking to pave the way for more housing. On Monday night, the city council held a public hearing to rezone 15.5 acres of land near South Kansas Avenue. “We’re planning on doing a mix of townhomes and apartment buildings,” said project...
Welding workforce shortage: Industry leaders warn of growing skills gap
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The American Welding Society projects a shortage of more than 300,000 welding professionals in the U.S. by 2029, and local industry leaders say the gap is already widening. Enrollment down, demand up. Dustin Franklin, program director for Midwest Technical Institute in Springfield, said enrollm
Halltown, Mo., and Lawrence County cleaning up after Friday’s storms
Lawrence County, Mo. (KY3) - People in eastern Lawrence County are still cleaning up after a microburst moved through the area Friday evening, leaving downed trees, damaged barns and scattered debris in its wake. Darrell Jones was at home in Halltown with his wife, Glenda, when winds picked up around...
The Place for History: Wilson’s Creek battle drew a diverse mix of fighters to...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - On this date in 1861, a major battle erupted just a few miles southwest of Springfield — and newspaper headlines afterward called it “a bloody engagement.”. At Wilson’s Creek, the Civil War shifted from a distant eastern conflict into a brutal clash fought across...
