STORM RECOVERY: Springfield Environmental Services to waive brush fees, expand operations beginning May 2
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Following widespread tree damage caused by the April 29 storms, Springfield Environmental Services will waive brush disposal fees and scale up operations at the Yardwaste Recycling Center and Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill facilities beginning Friday, May 2, to accommodate...
CU provides new outage update Friday morning
SPRINGFIELD — City Utilities announced their latest round of progress in returning power to customers are Tuesday’s storms. Winds of up to 90 mph were felt across Springfield on Tuesday morning, knocking out power to approximately 50,000 people. As of Friday morning at 4 a.m. the utility company says that number is...
Friday, May 2 forecast: One more hit of widespread rain today
Rain is ending around the Ozarks at the midday hour as the shower activity moves east of Highway 63. Additional rain is possible today with a cold front early this afternoon, and that should mark the end of rain chances for a few days. Rain will likely return in the middle of next week, possibly […]
Greene County grants tax relief to storm-hit homeowners
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. – Property tax relief is being offered to Greene County residents whose homes were made unlivable by the severe storms that struck the Ozarks on April 29, 2025. Greene County Assessor Brent Johnson is notifying residents that property tax relief in the form of property value may be available for...
3 adults escape house fire in Springfield, Mo.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — A fire damaged the back of a house Friday morning. When firefighters arrived just after 4 a.m. at the 1200 block of West Chase, they found flames coming out of the house. The American Red Cross is helping the three adults who got out of the home.
Missouri Senate passes education budget that differs from House, governor’s plans
Springfield’s Convoy of Hope distributing food for victims of power outages on Friday. On Friday, Springfield’s Convoy of Hope will distribute bags of groceries to those without power this week from Tuesday’s storms. Storm damages trees at Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, Mo. Updated: 5 hours ago.
Buc-ee’s Logo Lawsuit Forces Closure of Missouri Small Business
(Terrell, Texas) - As Buc-ee's continues their expansion across the United States, some local businesses may be rethinking their logo. The reason for that is because Buc-ee's is having no issue taking someone to court who has a logo that even remotely resembles their beloved beaver. A Bukys, Duckees and Barc-ee's...
Missouri Spring Weather Alert: Scattered Thunderstorms and Flood Risk for Springfield Through Saturday –...
Springfield, Missouri – Thunderstorms and renewed flooding concerns will dominate southwest Missouri’s weather pattern through Saturday, with Springfield and nearby counties facing repeated rounds of rain. Drivers on I-44 should brace for slippery roads and reduced visibility during Thursday and Friday afternoon...
‘It’s just going to take a while’; Thousands continue without power in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — “At night when I’m going to sleep, I’ve never had that much total darkness and total silence,” John Wyrsch said. “There’s nothing and it’s different.” As thousands remain without power in Springfield, many are adapting the change. “I have a barbecue grill, so that’s what we have been cooking on,...
Damaged weatherheads slow power restoration for some Springfield residents
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Some neighborhoods in Springfield remain without power days after Tuesday’s severe storm. City Utilities has more than 300 people working 16-hour shifts overnight to restore service. It says the remaining impact is in smaller areas. Progress may slow down, but work is still underway, and it...