On Your Side: Solar credit ends soon
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you’ve been considering going solar, now may be the perfect time to do so. You only have a few months left to take advantage of a tax credit. A solar system is a hefty investment. The average cost is about $30,000. The tax credit usually lowers that to close to $20,000. If you have the...
Ohio lawmakers visit Missouri as all eyes are on redistricting special session
The operators at a Springfield shelter for unhoused women say they’re seeing an alarming trend. Volunteers line streets of Willard, Mo., with American flags ahead of 9/11. More than 3,000 American flags line Willard in memory of those lost on 9/11. There are nearly 700 Share the Road signs...
Severe drought developing in Springfield & across portions of the Ozarks
Another week has gone by, and despite some rainfall, the drought has continued to worsen. The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor now shows severe drought conditions have developed across portions of the Ozarks. Much of Southern Missouri, including the Springfield area, is now considered to be in severe...
Missouri Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to enhance training with new collaboration
CyberproAI, a global leader in cybersecurity and AI education, announced in a press release a new collaboration with the Missouri Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (MCCoE), a nonprofit based in Springfield focused on sustaining a strong cybersecurity workforce in Southwest Missouri, to enhance cybersecurity...
Springfield City Council approves more than $71,000 for the maintenance of water gauges
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield City Council agreed to maintain water gauges along waterways in Greene County. “The US Geological Survey operates over 11,000 stream gauges nationwide, including 229 in Missouri,” said Chris Dunnaway with the city of Springfield, on August 25 at the city council meeting. The city...
Movies and TV shows casting in Springfield
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
9/11 Stair Climb Memorial honors the victims of the terrorist attack and War in...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It has been 24 years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the United States that took the lives of nearly three thousand people. Starting at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, dozens of people began the climb up and down the stairs of Plaster Stadium at Missouri State University to remember...
Republic Police Department reminds drivers not to block sidewalks
REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) - The Republic Police Department is asking drivers not to park illegally in driveways. Officers posted a message on Facebook this morning warning people that it’s against the law to block the sidewalk, even if it’s with a vehicle in your driveway. The city of...
Springfield National Cemetery named top 3 most beautiful cemeteries in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A recent survey named Springfield National Cemetery among the top 100 “most beautiful hidden gems” in the country and one of the top three cemeteries in Missouri. Insurance agency Choice Mutual surveyed 3,007 people, asking them what they thought were some of the most beautiful cemeteries to wander...
Respect Missouri Voters begins gathering signatures to place a measure on the ballot next...
Launch parties were held across Missouri Wednesday night, including in Springfield and Joplin, as Respect Missouri Voters Coalition volunteers were trained how to gather signatures to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot next year. The Respect Missouri Voters amendment would require ballot language to be...