Springfield MO

The Ozarks remain locked in an active weather pattern following earlier record-breaking heat. Heavy rainfall across the region on Wednesday brought welcome relief from earlier 90-degree temperatures, keeping afternoon highs in the 70s. A humid air mass remains in place ahead of an incoming cold front, setting the stage for additional rounds of showers and […]

NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - A Christian County man has been charged in the death of his mother. The Christian County prosecuting attorney says Michael Hanson’s lack of action led to her death. Hanson is being held on a $75,000 bond. Investigators report Hanson had left her unattended in a...

WRIGHT COUNTY, Mo. — The Wright County Health Department reported three cases of measles, making a total of 14 cases within the state this year. According to data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, nine of the 14 measles cases recorded this year are within Ozarks First’s coverage area. There were three reported cases in Benton County, three in Greene and now three in Wright.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Around this time of year, your family is probably getting a winter storm plan ready, but there’s another safety plan you should work on. October 15 is the Great ShakeOut, a time for your family to get prepared for earthquakes by learning how to drop, cover, and hold on.

ROGERSVILLE, Mo. (KY3) - A drone from the Logan-Rogersville Fire Department gave neighboring firefighters a new view of the front lines as Highlandville firefighters and crews from other departments battled a 200-acre fire in Stone County Monday afternoon. The fire burned more than 200 acres and marked the department’s second...

Bob Hunter, a 72-year-old Springfield man, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering after embezzling $373,230.50 from clients' retirement funds.

Flood Watch continues through 4 p.m. Thursday as storms threaten heavy rain and damaging winds.

Federal prosecutors have sentenced a Missouri man to four years in prison after he stole more than $373,000 from clients who believed their money was going into retirement investments. Bob Hunter, 72, of Springfield, was sentenced Wednesday before U.S. District Judge Megan Blair Benton on one count of wire fraud and one count of money […] The post Missouri Man Drains $373,230 in Retirement Funds From Investors, Sentenced to 48 Months Behind Bars appeared first on The Daily Hodl .

SPARTA, Mo. — Authorities have cleared a suspicious device after being on the scene of a Sparta mobile home park on Wednesday afternoon. Christian County Sheriff Brad Cole told Ozarks First that deputies were dispatched to Apple Valley Mobile Home Park around 3:35 p.m. in response to the incident. At this time, Cole said the […]

Springfield, Joplin, Rolla and areas north of I-44 face additional rain through Thursday.