Heavy rain and isolated severe storms come with stormy stretch
After record heat was recorded in Springfield on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, a series of storms and a cold front are expected to bring heavy rain, potential flooding, and significantly cooler temperatures to the Ozarks through the end of the week.
18 new citizens from 13 countries take Oath of Allegiance in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri is now home to 18 new American citizens from 13 countries. The new citizens took the Oath of Allegiance at the Darr Agricultural Center in Springfield, administered by federal Judge Douglas Harpool. This was not the first time Blanca Rodriguez Mallonee served as guest speaker...
Seniors Steer Lady Tigers Past Carthage
Republic’s three seniors led the Lady Tigers past Carthage 25-12, 25-21, 18-25, 25-15 on Senior Night Tuesday, keeping Republic unbeaten in Central Ozark Conference West play. Kate Mitchell had 10 kills* and five blocks, Addyson Warner had 16 digs and Reese Finley had 22 assists. The win sets up...
Missouri moves forward with A-F school grading system
REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri is moving forward with a new A-F grading system for its schools. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education created the framework in line with an executive order signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe in January. In September, the Missouri State Board of Education approved...
Ole Miss’ improved run defense faces major challenge from Missouri
The Ole Miss run defense desperately needed a positive response last Saturday. After allowing 302 rushing yards and 5.7 yards per carry against Florida, the Rebels held Vanderbilt to just 103 yards on 37 carries, a stingy 2.8 yards per attempt. The performance lowered Ole Miss’ season average from 194.8...
Ozarks Weather Alert: Up to 5 Inches of Rain Possible Oct 13-15
Springfield, MO – Residents across southwest Missouri and neighboring southeast Kansas face several rounds of showers and thunderstorms beginning Tuesday night, with damaging winds, heavy rainfall and flash flooding possible through Thursday.
Record heat gives way to storms and cooler weather
Today will be hot, sunny, and windy once again before rain and thunderstorms arrive on Wednesday. Cooler weather is also expected later in the week and into the weekend, so things will change dramatically from today through Friday! 90s will be replaced with the 60s. Today will be a record-breaking 90° day in Springfield’s history. […]
Melanie Stinnett and Betsy Fogle square off in competitive Missouri Senate race in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Melanie Stinnett and Betsy Fogle have more in common than their political affiliations might suggest. Both came to politics after careers helping Missourians navigate a complicated healthcare system. Both have made improving access to services for people with disabilities a priority. And both worked this year to restore proposed cuts to funding that helps people with disabilities stay in their homes and communities.
Rogersville, Mo., woman dies after crash in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) -A 71-year-old woman has died after a crash in Springfield on Oct. 8. According to the Springfield Police Department, officers responded to the single-vehicle crash on James River Freeway and Glenstone Avenue just after 3:10 p.m. Police said a Subaru Outback, driven by Debra Mahan,...
Springfield dental office abruptly closes, leaving former patients and employees in limbo
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Richard Bordelon was a patient with Hoffman Stone in Springfield. Recently, he went in for an Invisalign appointment. “All they did was take X-rays. Then after that, she got me to pay for it,” said Bordelon. “They didn’t know how to do the insurance, or whatever to that effect. And I went ahead and wrote her a check, and that was it.”
