Ozark Police: Missing boy safey located
The Ozark Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate 16-year-old Harley Owen-Eder Zenil, who was last seen in the area of Petrus Circle on July 21, 2026.
Pool assessment outlines overview and potential changes to Springfield’s pool system
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — An assessment report released in June of this year is recommending the Springfield-Greene County Park Board make some changes and improvements to the city pool system. The city maintains and runs six outdoor pools, many of them operating since the early to mid-1900s. The purpose of the study was to “
Ozarks Arts & Soul: “Family of Glass” play opening in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Will a family shattered by the loss of a young wife and mother ever feel whole again? Out of brokenness, God creates beauty. Out of grief, He redeems. “Family of Glass,” a premiere stage play based on an inspiring true story, debuts July 24-26 in Springfield.
CRIME STOPPERS: Warrant issued for woman accused of child endangerment
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help locating a woman charged with endangering the welfare of a child. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Makayla Jade Bowles, 25, after she missed a court appearance. According to court documents used...
Cyclospora outbreak leaves consumers in the Ozarks wary of their produce
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Many things about the Cyclosporiasis outbreak are still unknown. Some are avoiding lettuce altogether, while others are asking more questions about where their food comes from. KY3 spoke with those who specialize in selling produce to see if they’ve noticed a shift since the outbreak began....
Springfield warns residents to keep hazardous materials out of trash after landfill fire
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -The city of Springfield is warning residents to keep hazardous materials out of household trash following a fire Monday at the Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill. The Ebenezer Fire Protection District responded to the fire and found magnesium metal shavings burning on site. The cause of the fire...
Hotter Today but Cooldown for Wednesday UPDATE
UPDATE 9:15 am: The National Weather Service Office in Springfield has upgraded the Missouri Lakes Region, including the Branson area, to an Extreme Heat Warning until 7:00 pm this evening. The warning statement indicates Heat Index Readings at 110 or greater are possible as air temperatures will be above 100.
Sultry today, but relief tomorrow
A dangerous heat index will occur over the southern Ozarks today, but a cold front will bring drier air in beginning this afternoon.
Republic man sentenced to 110 months for firearm possession
(KOAM) - A Republic, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court to more than nine years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.
Facing evictions alone: Springfield tenant group pushes for free legal representation
Springfield Tenants Unite is scheduled to host a community event on Tuesday evening at Moontown Sound to promote a proposed "Right to Counsel" ordinance and launch its Eviction Court Watch program.

















