Police: Missing Ozark teen possibly in Springfield area
OZARK, Mo. — Police are currently searching for a teenager who went missing on Saturday, Dec. 6. According to an Ozark Police Department social media post, Jaylin Barnes, 17, was last seen around South Oriole Court and East Daniels Street in Ozark on Dec. 6. Law enforcement states that Barnes has brown eyes and brown...
‘He had blood on his hands and he wanted more’; Man details what he...
STONE COUNTY, Mo. — A man is in the Stone County Jail tonight after being arrested in connection with a shooting at a home on Monday night, after a manhunt that lasted several hours. “He had blood on his hands and he wanted more, I seen it in his eyes,” Seth Mayfield says as he’s […]
Eagle Scout from Lake Ozark earns every merit badge and designs highway road signs
An Eagle Scout from Lake Ozark had completed every merit badge offered by Scouting America, making him one of only 621 Scouts in the United States to ever achieve this goal. John Hayes, a member of Troop 21 at Lake Ozark, completed his 140 merit badges right before his 18 birthday.
Leigh’s Lost and Found Digital Extra: Group works to build shelters for feral cats
Springfield's Watching Over Whiskers is building shelters for feral cats in the cold weather. KY3's Leigh Moody and Watching Over Whiskers' Marci Bowling discuss how you can volunteer on this project.
Stunning Missouri Advances: Blood Science and Organic Soaps
Missouri advances with universal blood research and Ozark organic soaps, showcasing tech, science, and natural self-care innovation
Missouri State Board of Education visits Springfield schools
The Missouri State Board of Education visited several Springfield Public Schools facilities to observe the educational process in action and participate in panel discussions with students, educators, and community members.
Manhunt Underway for Shooting Suspect in Stone County
A man is wanted by authorities after a shooting incident in Stone County. The Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 43-year-old Mathew Washington of Crane. Washington is the suspect in a shooting that took place around 9:00 Monday night on Timerline Road in Crane.
Buckle up, temperatures to take us on a roller coaster ride
Afternoon sunshine cleared out the December gloom, with temperatures expected to rise to levels not seen since before Thanksgiving, before another cold front brings colder weather and gusty winds on Wednesday.
KU women’s hoops wins OT thriller versus Missouri State
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (WIBW) - Kansas erased a 13-point third-quarter deficit and beat Missouri State 73-70 in overtime on Sunday. The Jayhawks, now 8-2, secured their second straight road comeback win after also rallying to defeat Northwestern earlier in the week. S’Mya Nichols led Kansas with 24 points, while Keeley...
Nixa is repairing the damaged sewer system caused by potential sinkhole
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - Several Nixa families are hoping to be home for the holidays. They’ve been out of their home for months, thanks to a possible sinkhole. “There’s no one that you could point a finger at and say this is so-and-so’s fault,” said developer Tyler Bussell.

















