Springfield MO

Thousands of residents in southwest Missouri are scrambling to find new doctors after insurance changes left CoxHealth — the region's largest health system — unavailable for many marketplace patients. The disruption comes as nearly 350,000 Missourians enrolled in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans this year. That...

A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle crash on the James River Freeway, causing traffic delays in the area.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Summer-like weather has people flocking outdoors. Springfield police are offering three simple safety tips for families heading to the park. Keep your phone in your pocket so you can keep an eye on your kids and the people around you. If walking alone, tell a friend or family member where...

The Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, Missouri has announced the loss of Cinta, a 12‑year‑old Malayan tiger. Caregivers noticed Cinta was lethargic and not eating, leading to an exam that revealed a bleeding abdominal tumor. During emergency surgery, veterinarians found the tumor could not be removed and made the...

SPRINGFIELD, MO – After months of construction, a new Island-inspired fast casual restaurant chain has made its Ozarks debut. Hawaiian Bros Island Grill opened its new location at 1272 E. Battlefield Rd. earlier this week. The restaurant, which took over a vacant Wendy’s location, is located just east of the National...

If voters say yes in April, the City of Ozark will take steps to become a charter city, a decision that could reshape its local government. On April 7, Ozark residents will have the option to vote on whether or not a commission should be formed to draft a city charter and who should serve on that commission. If the...

Ebbets Field, a sports bar located at 1027 E. Walnut St., is scheduled to have its opening day on Friday, March 27, under the new ownership of Sydney and Jerrad Davis, according to the Ebbets Field Facebook page. The bar was originally opened in 1981 by Nick Russo and named...

WEBSTER COUNTY, Mo. — One month after a deadly shooting that killed two Christian County deputies and injured two others — one from Christian County and one from Webster County — communities across the Ozarks are still rallying behind law enforcement. Webster County Sheriff Roye Cole says his department is healing,...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Chief Meteorologist Ron Hearst announced his retirement from KY3 after 38 years of service to the Ozarks. His last day at the station will be sometime in late summer. Hearst has been with the Springfield station since 1993. Earlier in his career, he worked at KSPR...

OZARK, Mo. — Construction is nearing completion on the Chadwick Flyer Trail Bridge over U.S. 65, a new pedestrian and bicycle link connecting the cities of Ozark and Springfield. The bridge serves as a critical connection in a former rail line that was converted into a greenway trail system. Crews recently finished...