Springfield MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man has been sentenced following the murder of a woman on Christmas Eve in 2024. According to online court dockets, Robert Collins, born in 1961, has been sentenced to life in prison following charges of first-degree murder and second-degree arson. Collins pleaded guilty pursuant to a...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A family in Illinois says a scammer in Greene County conned them out of thousands of dollars. The elaborate scheme involved a family member jailed by federal immigration authorities. “As soon as I heard my brother’s voice, over the phone, telling me I’m coming home. That...

SOUTHWEST MISSOURI — Thousands of people in the United States are expected to be impacted following the announcement of SNAP benefits set to be frozen starting on Saturday, Nov. 1. According to an Ozarks Food Harvest social media post, the organization has alerted residents around southwest Missouri of the...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near springfield.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it’s an issue that affects all parts of society. In Springfield, Harmony House, a domestic violence shelter, continues to serve and empower victims to escape abusive situations. “The number one message we want people to know about...

Joplin, MO – A Wind Advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 1 p.m. Wednesday across southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas, as strong northwest winds sweep through the region overnight and into Wednesday morning. According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, sustained winds of 25 to...

What an incredible day at Gateway Furniture! Thank you to everyone who joined us Saturday, October 25th, for the BIG Backyard Escape Giveaway. Families came out to enjoy music, games, prizes, candy, and even a Halloween costume contest for the kids. A huge congratulations goes to our lucky winner, Michael...

We started the week with heavy cloud cover on Monday, and the clouds are hanging in tough to start today. Pockets of mist and drizzle will be around this morning, with rain chances increasing this afternoon as a cold front and area of low pressure swing through the Ozarks. Rain is expected to begin in […]

A 17-year-old student claims Ozarks Tech and a contractor failed to protect students from toxic fumes during construction Google Maps A student at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Missouri , is suing the school after she claims exposure to toxic fumes during a construction project on campus led to...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield Police tell Ozarks First that officers are working a scene where a person has barricaded themselves inside a vehicle with a gun. Officers have the property at 1045 W. Sunshine Street taped off as officers are working to contact what police say is a “suicidal” person inside a vehicle....