Springfield MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Jim Bakker, a longtime Christian television minister who later moved to the Ozarks, has died, according to a social media post from The Jim Bakker Show. According to the post, Lori Bakker, his wife, said Jim Bakker died Monday evening. “For 66 years, Jim gave his life to preaching the gospel of […]

The Environmental Services division of the City of Springfield talks common myths about Springfield recycling and how to be a more mindful recycler. Most Springfield residents think they're recycling correctly, but some common habits may be doing more harm than good. PRESENTED BY. The City of Springfield’s Environmenta

MOUNT VERNON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri Department of Conservation will host an evening nature walk, Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon Prairie. Registration is required. The event, rescheduled because of weather, will feature a slow-paced walk with naturalists discussing prairie plants, seed di

In partnership with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Dickerson Park Zoo, Washington Regional Medical Center will host a blood drive Thursday, October 8, inviting locals to donate blood in exchange for free zoo admission.

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Some relief is on the way for drivers on one of the city’s busiest streets. Kansas Expressway (Route 13) between Grand St. and Sunshine St. will undergo major upgrades as part of an upcoming MoDOT project.  The improvements, according to the agency, will improve traffic flow and safety along the one-m

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Greene County Sheriff’s Deputy Kate Ross is asking the public for help finding her missing French bulldog, Ham, who she believes may have been stolen. “I’m very concerned that he’s possibly been stolen,” Ross said. Ham and his sibling, Baby, are both...

Hundreds of families gathered on Sunday for Mercy Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion, which included Children's Mercy patients and families for the first time.

Several restaurants in Springfield and Republic received varying levels of health code violations between September 28 and October 5, 2026, ranging from improper food temperatures and date markings to cleanliness issues.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The Springfield Police Department’s Community Services Section is hosting a Neighborhood Watch training opportunity on Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South District Station (2620 W. Battlefield Rd.). It is free and open to the public. The training is...

AURORA, Mo. (KY3) - People in Aurora say they are experiencing sticker shock from Liberty Utilities, with electric bills skyrocketing into the thousands and little explanation from the company. Sara Hooker says she hasn’t received a bill since last year — now she owes thousands. “It went up....