From the Darkroom shows a pioneer in Springfield radio, then TV
G. Pearson Ward, shown in this 1953 photograph holding a display panel for KTTS-TV, served as general manager of the station. Ward, who graduated from Springfield Senior High School in 1921, was a pioneer in radio and television broadcasting in the Ozarks, having co-established KTTS radio in 1942 and KTTS-TV, later...
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 02.24.26
Sheriff Brad Cole said a Christian County deputy was fatally shot during a traffic stop Monday, Feb. 23, and another Christian County deputy was shot and killed by the suspect hours later during a manhunt in rural Stone County. Manhunt ends: 2 deputies killed, 2 others injured, suspect deceased (Springfield...
Referendum petition for Hotel of Terror certified by Springfield city clerk
Springfield City Clerk Anita Cotter has certified the referendum petition submitted by the owner of the Hotel of Terror at 334 N. Main. Under City charter, certification of the petition requires City Council to take action within 30 days. The owner of the Hotel of Terror Sterling Mathis filed the...
This Massive Flea Market In Missouri Has Rare Furniture And Antiques At Rock-Bottom Prices
The furniture store salespeople are going to hate that you found this place. Mike’s Unique in Springfield is where solid wood furniture meets prices that sound like typos, and your home décor dreams are about to become surprisingly affordable reality. There’s something magical about walking into a space...
Missouri Deputies Shot During Traffic Stop
The suspect, Richard Bird, 45, was also fatally shot, officials said.
From chilly to 70s – A week of big swings
Happy Monday! We’re starting the week cold with temperatures in the teens out the door this morning, and wind chills in the single digits. Definitely still February! However, warmer weather builds in for most of the rest of the week, and we may even find a round of rain showers on Wednesday night. Today’s chill […]
Springfield man stranded in Puerto Vallarta amid unrest
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield man who traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on Feb. 11 is now waiting for a flight home after violence and fires broke out across the city and disrupted travel. Jason Ray said he was staying at a condo, around 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22,...
Local shelters promote ‘Fix by Five’ initiative during Spay and Neuter Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, and local shelters, humane societies and rescues are using this time to spread awareness about the importance of spaying and neutering pets by five months of age through an initiative called “Fix by Five.”. “Outside of large breed...
Springfield man pleads guilty to leaving the scene of an accident
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield man pleaded guilty to charges after police say he assaulted a person in a wheelchair in April of 2023. Brian Glanden served 120 days of shock time for the incident. He pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident leading to physical injury in September 2023.
Blue Alert: Christian County Deputy shot and killed, manhunt for suspect
HIGHLANDVILLE, Mo. (KOAM) - About 4 p.m. Monday a Christian County Deputy went to perform a traffic stop on a white pickup truck on Hwy 160 south of Highlandville, Mo. The Deputy was shot and killed and the pickup fled.
