Springfield MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Benton Avenue African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church has stood in Springfield, Missouri, for more than a century, but its congregation has molded the community well before the first brick was laid. The church which has now closed sits at the corner of Benton and Central....

Partners at a modular construction firm supporting the rapid national expansion of 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee are involved in a legal dispute over allegations of embezzlement exceeding $2 million.Ron Crume has filed a lawsuit alleging Lee Loveall diverted more than $2 million in company funds for personal expenses,...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Some local auto experts are voicing their concerns about a proposed bill that would eliminate vehicle safety inspections for most cars and trucks. The legislation has made significant strides towards becoming law, passing out of the Missouri House days ago. Currently, any vehicle with 150k miles on...

In response to new realities of remote working, along with a bout of cabin fever brought on by COVID quarantines, these soon-to-be empty nesters desired a space on their inherited farmstead that would accommodate a detached garage and a small office, providing a distinct separation between work and home. PatchWorked...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Springfield-Branson National Airport Director Brian Weiler announced his intention to retire in summer 2026 after 15 years leading the airport. Weiler informed the Airport Board of his retirement plans during their Feb. 19 regular meeting. He has served as director since...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Fire Department is warning residents about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after crews responded to a challenging battery fire Thursday. The department’s hazmat team arrived to find a battery bank still burning after several fire extinguishers had been used, but failed to...

Bud Perry’s chair still sits next to the counter. He started the Springfield tire-and-wheel shop back in 1958, a time when cars and racing were big. Things have changed since the shop’s start. Local racing’s heyday zoomed into the past. Route 66 – where the shop has sat for decades – wandered to decline and then to...

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Jacey Buckles is a dedicated entrepreneur, church member, husband, and father of two. Today, he announced his run for State Representative in Missouri House District 136. “I am running” says Buckles “to bring bold vision and leadership that strengthens our State, improves our city, and builds...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Two people from Springfield are accused of causing a 2-month-old infant’s fatal injuries and failing to get medical help as the child’s condition worsened. According to court documents, Jonathan Gaona, born in 1992, is charged with second-degree murder, a Class A felony; two counts of abuse or...

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with representatives of Missouri’s food banks. That was followed up by connecting with our local food bank. Specifically, Jordan Browning from Ozarks Food Harvest took the time to share some of the mission and statistics regarding their food bank operations in southwest...