Springfield police arrest 22-year-old for Bennett’s murder
Bodee Melton, 23, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action for fatally shooting Lavontae Bennett, 19, during an argument at a residence in Springfield, Missouri.
Consumer Reports: Watch out for counterfeit cash when buying online
When buying and selling items online, it's important to be cautious of counterfeit bills and consider using payment apps like Apple Cash or CashApp, which offer limited fraud protection, and to meet up in public, well-lit areas.
Pedestrian dead after crash in Springfield Monday night
Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred just before midnight on Monday in north Springfield, where a Toyota Camry struck a pedestrian who later died from their injuries.
Firefighters battle fire at Springfield hotel
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Firefighters battled a fire on the roof of a Springfield hotel. Firefighters responded to the Greenstay Hotel and Suites on Ingram Mill Avenue near Chestnut Expressway and U.S. 65 on Monday morning. The fire displaced guests for a short time. Investigators say the fire started in...
Pursuit of stolen truck leads to manhunt
Multiple agencies take part in a manhunt after a pursuit goes through multiple counties.
Governor Kehoe requests disaster aid for eight southwest Missouri counties
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has formally requested two separate federal disaster declarations in response to severe spring storms that caused widespread destruction to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure across eight counties in southwest Missouri. Kehoe submitted a request for a U.S. Small Business...
Historic Springfield schoolhouse will turn into 40 rental apartments
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Missouri Tenants Sue Housing Owners Over Tax Credit Program
In Springfield, Missouri, tenants of two LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) properties — Rosewood Estates and Cedarwood Terrace — are suing past and current owners for illegally exiting the tax credit program without required notice. The lawsuits, led by a tenant union of seniors, working families, and people with...
New construction on U.S. Highway 60 in Webster County causes some negative impacts on...
DIGGINS, Mo. (KY3) - Commuters traveling on U.S. Highway 60 near Diggins in Webster County might have seen some new construction. The project focuses on creating safer ways to turn onto the highway. Brad Gripka, Resident Engineer at MODOT’s Springfield Office, said this project is intended to fix the continuously...
Summer Is On, And Blue Cat Lounge Is The Place To Be!
If you’re looking for that laid-back, small-town Lake vibe, the Blue Cat Lounge delivers. Tucked inside the iconic Alhonna Resort—the inspiration for the hit show Ozark—this longtime favorite has been serving up good times since 1985. Known as Bobbers for 56 years, the Blue Cat has nostalgic...