Finally feeling like fall in the Ozarks
A cold front on Sunday evening brought rain and cooler weather to the area. Rainfall amounts were highest near and a little south of the I-44 corridor, where 1″ to 3″ of rain has been reported. The Springfield airport officially recorded 0.29″ of rain, on the low end of totals elsewhere. Today will be a […]
Springfield man dies after head-on collision with semi-truck in Laclede County
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on Sept. 16 in Laclede County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported that a 2021 Kia Sorento was traveling south on Higwhay 5, just north of Greenfield Road. Just before 8 p.m., the Kia crossed the center of the roadway and struck...
Soddies Fall to Springfield in Game 1 of Texas League Championship
AMARILLO, TX (September 20, 2026) -- The Amarillo Sod Poodles (0-1) fell to the Springfield Cardinals (1-0), 7-2, on Sunday night at HODGETOWN in Game 1 of the Texas League Championship. Amarillo’s postseason woes at home continued as the Soddies will once again need to emerge victorious in consecutive road games in or
Ensuring homeownership isn’t out of reach in Springfield | Opinion
Springfield has a lot going for it. Our economy is growing. Businesses are investing here; major projects are moving forward, and people across the region still believe Springfield is a good place to build a business, raise a family, and make a life. Springfield has long benefited from being an affordable place to live
Fall front sweeps out the heat
A final day of intense heat in Southern Missouri was followed by severe storms bringing heavy rain and high winds, marking the beginning of a cooling trend expected to last through the week.
OUTAGE MAP: Power outage affects over 1,000 Liberty customers in Joplin area
More than 1,300 Liberty customers were without power in the Joplin area as of 6 p.m. Sunday.
Between Branson And Springfield Is Missouri’s Family-Friendly Wildlife Refuge Where Big Cats Roam
Hidden in the hills of the Ozarks, about 15 miles north of Branson, Missouri, you'll find an unexpected wildlife encounter. The National Tiger Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that provides a safe and comfortable home for rescued exotic animals, and an opportunity for visitors to experience the majesty of big cat
Dangerous Heat Grips Missouri and Kansas as Feels-Like Temps Hit 105
A Heat Advisory is in effect as temperatures soar across parts of Missouri and Kansas.
One dead after early morning shooting in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - One person is dead following a shooting on Montclair Street early Sunday morning. The Springfield Police Department said officers responded to a report of shots fired around 2:20 a.m. Officers found a person with gunshot wounds at the scene. The person was declared dead at the...
Facility that provides life-saving survival swim lessons for children opens its doors in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) —A facility that focuses on teaching children how to swim and enjoy water has opened its Springfield location. Tiny Fins Survival Swim celebrated its grand opening with the community on Saturday at 3001 E. Cherry St. According to Tiny Fins, the facility specializes in a survival...
