Springfield MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you’re spending time outdoors in the heat, you’re probably going to grab the garden hose at some point. Whether it’s to water plants or to cool down, experts are warning you to be extra careful. Water sitting in a garden hose can reach temperatures of 140 degrees or higher, potentially...

A coffee roasting company based in southwestern Missouri called NūStory Coffee recently launched with a distinct focus on high-quality coffees from Guatemala. Based just south of Springfield in Nixa, the coffee company’s own origin story begins with its founders Graham and Susy Goshinmon, who have deep roots in the...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Republic man has been indicted by a federal grand jury following an incident on March 27, 2025. According to a United States Department of Justice press release, Franklin Brownlee, 40, was indicted on June 18 for illegally possessing firearms and making threats toward law enforcement. Brownlee...

The plans for a gated subdivision surrounding an old family cemetery are no closer to final and may be facing an even more uncertain future. While Springfield City Council amended the proposal for a more "balanced" agreement for the southside subdivision to move forward Monday, June 23, the developer indicated they...

In the heart of Kansas City sits a dining destination that doesn’t shout for attention yet draws food pilgrims from Springfield to St. Louis – Gram & Dun, where shrimp and grits have achieved near-mythical status while somehow remaining one of Missouri’s best-kept culinary secrets. When you...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – With heightened tariffs, consumers have seen prices go up around a lot of items, but not fireworks. Local fireworks stores tell Ozarks First they were able to keep their prices similar to last year. The stores buy their fireworks as soon as the holiday ends. “We’ve been really mindful of the impact...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - In today’s Leigh’s Lost and Found, we have an update on a dog beating the odds and getting a second chance at life, thanks to a local rescue organization and one of its dedicated fosters. People were shocked and heartbroken when a picture started...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The conflict with Iran certainly has the ear of people here in the Ozarks. Many are wondering what this means for global peace. “I don’t think it’s that big a surprise. I think this was building up for quite a long time,” said David Romano.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Our first taste of summer heat kicked off this month with highs in the 90s this past weekend. Couple that with our wetter-than-normal spring, which leads to a chance for some area roads to buckle, as seen in the buckling incident on Siemeres Drive in Cape Girardeau this past Sunday.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield City Council voted to rezone 104 acres in north Springfield. The verdict will allow developers to move forward with their proposal, changing the undeveloped lot from single-family residential to the mixed-used planned development. Residents neighboring the lot petitioned the...