Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Springfield crash
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A motorcyclist is suffering life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon after a crash involving a car in south Springfield. The wreck happened in the 1600 block of East Republic Road, according to the Springfield Police Department. All lanes are closed in the area while emergency crews investigate an
Many Don’t Know the Creepy Clown Sightings Started in Missouri
The creepy clown phenomenon became a national sensation nearly a decade ago, but it started with a real criminal case that was born in Missouri more than 45 years ago.
Springfield food pantry demand remains high despite recent slowdown
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Demand at Springfield’s largest food pantry has leveled off, but it remains about 60% higher than it was three years ago, according to Crosslines Community Outreach. Ozarks Food Harvest reports nearly 90,000 people are using its network of pantries each month — more than ever...
Big Batteries: CU completing new energy storage centers in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MO – City Utilities of Springfield is completing a major project that’ll help meet the community’s power needs. On Wednesday, July 29th at 9:00 am., CU will cut the ribbon on its new Blackman Battery Energy Storage Project. The plant, which has been under construction for the last several months, is visibl
CU customers hopeful about replacements for aging poles and transformers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — City Utilities of Springfield customers are hopeful for improved service, following the announcement of hundreds of power lines and transformers being replaced across the city. The effort would replace over 500 aging poles and transformers in Springfield, about 135 in the coming year, with the procee
City official provides update on road construction in Ozark, Mo., neighborhood
OZARK, Mo. (KY3) -A city official is providing updates on road construction that’s causing frustration in an Ozark neighborhood. People living along East Robertson Street say road work has gone on for far too long. The city says it shouldn’t be much longer. Jeremy Parsons, the city’s director...
Experts say, aircrafts are built to withstand high temperature
No matter what the weather is outside, Ren Luebbering, Communications and Marketing Coordinator, says the Springfield-Branson Airport is open all day, every day. When heat rises, she says it’s business as usual.
Route 60 intersection improvements: Public meetings open in Barry, Lawrence counties
AURORA, Mo. (KY3) -Residents in Barry and Lawrence counties can participate in public meetings to learn about planned intersection improvements along U.S. Route 60, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The virtual meeting is available from Tuesday, July 28, through Tuesday, Aug. 11, at modot.org. An in-perso
Springfield City Council approves $32 million bond for new Andy’s Frozen Custard headquarters
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Springfield City Council approved a multi-million-dollar bond for a hometown favorite’s new headquarters on Monday. Leaders approved $32 million in economic incentives for Andy’s Frozen Custard at the council meeting. It will help build a new home office for the dessert chain, keeping them in Sp
Despite rain chances, dangerous heat continues in the area
Tuesday brings intense heat. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect south of a Joplin to Springfield line through 7 PM Tuesday, where heat index values will reach 105 to 115 degrees. A Heat Advisory is in place further north for heat index values up to 105. Scattered showers and...
