Springfield area landlord settles harassment case for $250K
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a $250,000 settlement resolving allegations that the former owner and manager of residential rental properties in and around Springfield, Missouri, sexually harassed female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act. The agreement settles a lawsuit filed in March 2024 in the U.S. District...
Missing Springfield teen located safely
UPDATE 4:45 p.m.: Police have announced that the juvenile has been located safely. Original story: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Police Department has put out an endangered person advisory for a missing teen who was reported missing on Thursday, April 30. A 14-year-old girl went missing from around 8:15 a.m. Thursday. SPD says Swanson may […]
John Goodman Talks Returning to Missouri, ‘Chili Finger,’ ‘Digger’
John Goodman, Hollywood legend and Missouri State University alum, joins TODAY’s Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer, and Laura Jarrett from Springfield to talk about hosting the Centennial Kickoff Celebration Concert to honor 100 years of Route 66. Goodman opens up about what he loves about coming back home to Missouri, shares how his time in college inspired him to become an actor, and discusses his...
Chris Janson Talks Missouri Pride, Performs ‘Me & A Beer’ Live
Country music star and Missouri’s own Chris Janson joins TODAY’s Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer, and Laura Jarrett live in Springfield to talk about performing at the Centennial Kickoff Celebration Concert and his Missouri legacy, saying “I am so proud to be a representative of our state today.” Then, he performs his song “Me & A Beer” live as part of the Citi Concert Series! (Sponsored...
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Vote now in the Play It Again Sports Photo of the Week contest. Each week, we will nominate photos taken by O-Zone and nominate them for the Photo of the Week. The winner will receive a free photo courtesy of Play It Again Sports. See previous winners at the bottom. Winners can contact Mike Scott ([email protected]) about getting their photo.
Teacher of the year announced for Springfield Public Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Officials announced the teacher of the year for Springfield Public Schools during an event on Wednesday, April 29. According to a press release from the school district, Clarissa Pohlman was named the winner for 2026 to 2027 during the event titled “Celebrate SPS,” hosted by the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools. The […]
Springfield auto glass shops inundated with repair requests following hailstorm
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A quick burst of hail is now a slow-grinding headache for drivers. Auto glass repair shops are now booked out for days with hundreds of busted windshields. “You see it on TV. But that was the most traumatic thing,” said Jeff Davis. He showed us...
Leaders to officially launch Route 66 Centennial Celebration in Springfield on Thursday
Federal, state, and local leaders are set to gather in Springfield on Thursday to kick off the 100th anniversary of Route 66, highlighting its historic impact and future development.
Proposed Willard development to go back to Planning & Zoning Board
The Greene County Commission has remanded a 93-acre rezoning proposal in the Willard area back to the county's Planning and Zoning Board, at the request of the applicant, to reduce the size of the development.
Quiet weather pattern returns to Ozarks after hailstorm
The Ozarks experienced a destructive hailstorm yesterday, but the weather is expected to remain cool and dry through the weekend, with temperatures warming up to the mid-70s by Sunday.
