Aurora man sentenced for terror threats, weapon charges
STONE COUNTY, Mo. — An Aurora man has been sentenced in Stone County Circuit Court following an incident in December 2024. According to online court dockets, Lance Bishop, born 1968, has been sentenced following an Alford plea on Aug. 4. Bishop was sentenced on Aug. 11 to five years on first-degree terrorist threat...
Southwest Missouri man sentenced following ‘suicide by cop’ attempt
The man accused of walking into the Aurora-Marionville Police Department wanting to commit "suicide by cop" will go to prison for the incident.
Ozark Empire Fair Hay Show draws 49 entries
Missouri hay producers showcased their work at the hay contest during the Ozark Empire Fair, July 24-Aug. 3 in Springfield. University of Missouri Extension agronomist Tim Schnakenberg and dairy specialist Reagan Bluel were co-superintendents of the fair’s annual contest, which drew 49 entries from 30 participants....
Sparta, Mo., family advocates for domestic violence awareness after daughter was shot in the...
SPARTA, Mo. (KY3) - A domestic abuse survivor and her family are advocating for awareness and education. Kourtney Parker and her family’s lives were changed forever on Mother’s Day seven years ago when Parker’s boyfriend, Ronald Reese Collins, shot her in the head during an argument north of Rogersville.
Off and on rain through Wednesday
Today will find periods of rain and thunderstorms, along with periods of dry weather. The rain will come with cooler weather as well. This change in the weather pattern is because of a dip in the jet stream. Coverage of rain today will be hit or miss. Those who see rain may get hit by […]
2025 Back-to-School: Share your 1st day of class snapshots
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Let’s celebrate the first day of school by sharing your snapshots with us. Click above and upload yours. Also, check out the excitement for other students in the Ozarks. The Child Rescue Coalition reminds us that some information in those photos might be essential...
Back to school outfits and new dress codes in the Ozarks
Students in the Ozarks are preparing for the first day of school with outfits that are comfortable, casual and practical, while following the school's dress code which has been updated this year.
Fighting Like Hudson: Cerebral palsy surgery keeps Missouri boy on the go
KY3 Digital Extra: Springfield elementary school principal shares school safety insight. KY3's Jackie Garrity and Jeffries Elementary School Principal Christine Glenn discuss several back-to-school questions typically asked by parents.
Branson, Mo., man dies in Stone County car crash
STONE COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) -A 71-year-old man from Branson, Mo., has died after a car crash in Stone County Monday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 9:45 a.m. on 3449 State Hwy 248, just 5 miles east of Reeds Spring. Troopers said the driver...
Springfield City Council considers changes to nuisance property codes
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A bill to be voted on at the August 11 Springfield City Council meeting could change how the city handles nuisance properties. Chapter 74, the Nuisance and Housing Code, and Chapter 38, the Land Development Code, are where these changes would be seen if the bill were to pass.