Bear sightings on the rise in the Ozarks
The Missouri Department of Conservation estimates that over 1,000 black bears now live in Missouri, largely due to re-introduction efforts in Arkansas in the 1960s.
BBB warns of AI-generated phone call scams
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning about AI Generated Phone Calls. The FBI says Americans lost more than 893-million dollars last year to AI related scams..., like voice-cloning. “Unfortunately, it only takes about three to five seconds to clone someone’s voice. It can be done...
Ryan Lochte hosts meet & greet at Bass Pro Shops
SPRINGFIELD–Since announcing decorated Olympic swimmer, Ryan Lochte, was joining the Missouri State Swimming and Diving coaching staff in May, there’s been a real appetite from the Ozarks community to meet one of the most accomplished swimmers in the sport’s history. Thursday afternoon, their wish was granted. From 1-2
Willard, Mo., group pushes to remove Flock cameras as contract renewal deadline nears
WILLARD, Mo. (KY3) -A local advocacy group is calling on the city of Willard to remove 19 Flock cameras as a contract renewal deadline approaches. The cameras, made by Flock Safety, capture license plate numbers, vehicle models, descriptions, and unique details such as damage or bumper stickers as vehicles pass by.
Springfield Restaurant Week kicks off Friday with more than a dozen local eateries
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Springfield Restaurant Week begins Friday and runs through July 19, featuring more than a dozen local restaurants and a charitable giving component tied to each meal. The Missouri Restaurant Association (MRA) is hosting the inaugural event, which spans 9 days and includes exclusive menus, featur
Despite cancellation, Red, White and Boom a hit: Committee punked by deadbeat fireworks company...
Mt. Vernon’s Fourth of July celebration Red, White and Boom! shined bigger than ever this year as turnout soared above expectations despite setbacks in the pyrotechnics department and incredible heat. According to Dora Richmond, chair of the Red, White and Boom committee, turnout was at record highs, with an...
Fireworks may be over, but rescues say lost pets are still finding their way...
Animal rescue organizations in Springfield have seen an increase in lost pets following the Fourth of July due to fireworks, and encourage pet owners to keep microchip information up to date and keep animals safely indoors during fireworks displays.
Illinois girl dies after lightning strike, prompting safety reminders from Springfield electrician
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - An Illinois girl is dead after being struck by lightning, serving as a serious reminder about storm safety. Lightning strikes are rare but can be deadly, and experts say the danger does not always stop once you get indoors. Nathan Toms, CEO of Mr. Electric, has...
Former Missouri Governor Jay Nixon reads Declaration of Independence in Greene County Courthouse
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Greene County joined a nationwide effort to recreate a moment from 250 years ago. On July 8, 1776, town criers across the country read the Declaration of Independence aloud for the first time. Former Missouri Governor Jay Nixon is a descendant of Colonel John Nixon, who was...
Southwest Missouri nonprofit sends mobile clinic to St. Louis to fill gaps in care
A Springfield, Missouri-based health center is traveling to St. Louis this week to address what it calls a recent loss of access to care in the city. Workers at Jordan Valley Health, which operates 10 mobile units throughout the region, will bring one to the Bayer YMCA near the intersection of Page and Union boulevards
