Springfield man facing felony charges for allegedly assaulting postal worker
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A man in Springfield is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting a postal worker delivering mail. According to court records, on June 18 at 10:30 a.m., a USPS mail carrier was delivering mail inside a marked delivery vehicle to a mailbox on South Virginia Avenue. That’s when Courtney...
MDC: Staying Safe as the Holiday Approaches
As the summer months commence and the Independence Day Holiday approaches, the Missouri Department of Conservation reminds folks heading to the outdoors to be safe. Christian County Agent Makayla Leppert and Stone County Agent Taressa Wise, during a recent Conservation Report on the At Your Service" Podcast, said...
Ash Grove set to break in new stage for Sparks in the Park
ASH GROVE, Mo. (KY3) - The Ash Grove City Park has a new stage just in time for Sunday’s Independence Day celebration. The mayor posted about the stage on Facebook Friday, calling it “...an investment in community, music, and memories for years to come.”. Local business owners donated...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Scattered showers and storms today and tomorrow
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Scattered rain and storms expected, with highs in the mid 80s. Lots of folks across the Ozarks are waking up to dry conditions, other than an area of shower activity stretching from Morgan County through Oregon County. The showers in storms are fairly slow moving, so there is a flood watch in...
From the Darkroom: 1983 Hillbilly Days offered primitive arts and crafts, canoe races
The 10th annual Hillbilly Days in Bennett Springs State Park offered entertainment for all ages. “Arts and crafts booths offered everything from pheasant skins to gingham dolls,” News-Leader reporter Louise Whall noted in a story about the 1983 festival. Other events included a Little Mr. and Miss Dogpatch contest, a...
Kansas-Missouri Thunderstorm Watch: Hail and 70 MPH Winds Threaten Joplin, Coffeyville Until 9 PM...
Wichita, Kansas – Strong thunderstorms packing 70 mph wind gusts and hail up to the size of quarters could sweep across parts of Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma through 9 p.m. CDT Sunday, putting over a million residents at risk. According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, a Severe...
“It was fantastic”: Cirque Italia Water Circus returns to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Cirque Italia Water Circus returned to the City of Springfield for the third time. The show is being held from June 27 to 30 outside the Battlefield Mall, featuring multiple shows each day. “We are coming here again, we haven’t been here in a long time,” says Erack Razzore, media manager […]
Westlake Ace Hardware donates 98 box fans to Springfield’s Salvation Army
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Thanks to customer donations, Westlake Ace Hardware gave away 98 box fans to Springfield’s Salvation Army to help keep the community cool in climbing temperatures. According to Westlake Ace Hardware, the box fans donated are a result of nearly $1,400 in customer donations collected through a...
Clifford the Big Red Dog visits SPS schools to celebrate literacy, good attendance
To celebrate a focus on literacy, book character Clifford the Big Red Dog visited Springfield elementary schools this week. Students with perfect attendance during Explore, the summer program offered by Springfield Public Schools, received a free book. An estimated 8,100 students enrolled in Explore this year. The...
Victim of stolen vehicle says she received a towing bill for over $1,000
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) – A Missouri woman who had her vehicle stolen from her home says she is now stuck with a towing bill over $1,000. Misty Paez and her family moved to Springfield earlier this month. On Monday, the family noticed their 2003 Ford Excursion was missing from their driveway.
