Baby delivered at Wonders of Wildlife before first responders arrived
Springfield's Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium was the scene of some unexpected holiday magic Wednesday, Dec. 3, when it welcomed a new baby — a human one — into the world. At around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Springfield Fire Department and Mercy EMTs received a call for a woman in labor at the aquarium....
City Utilities hosting SHARE the LIGHT event for emergency utility aid
City Utilities, iHeart Radio and OACAC are partnering to host SHARE the Light on Dec. 6, 2025 to raise awareness and donations for Project SHARE, an emergency utility assistance program for Springfield-area residents with financial hardship.
On Your Side: Check for these recalled children’s water bottles
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/KMOV) - A recall has been issued for HydroJug’s 14-ounce ‘Children’s Sport Tumblers’ due to a choking hazard. The recall was announced on December 4, and applies to about 17,00 units. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the rivets on the handle can come loose, causing the handle to...
Route 66: A Look at the Historic Highway Then and Now
Discover Route 66’s evolution through its iconic stops, from historic settlements to today’s landmarks—perfect inspiration for future road trips.
A one-day blast of cold
Plenty of clouds and a north breeze will keep us in the 30s Thursday, but warmer temperatures return Friday.
Spanish artist to install sculpture honoring Springfield’s Colonial Hotel on Route 66
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A new sculpture will be installed in downtown Springfield in time for Route 66’s 100th anniversary in 2026. Spanish artist Juan Garaizabal visited Springfield to examine the downtown site for his sculpture. The piece, called “Ghost of the Colonial Hotel,” will be installed at St. Louis Street...
Baby nicknamed ‘Little Buc-ee’ after woman gives birth in gas station parking lot
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (WKRC) — A baby girl was nicknamed "Little Buc-ee" after her mother gave birth to her in a gas station parking lot. Nathan and Jena Birdsong were headed to the hospital in Missouri in the middle of the night on November 14 -- but they only made it as far as Buc-ee's when they were forced to pull over.
Ozarks Life: A dozen reasons to be grateful following tragedy.
BRANSON WEST, Mo. (KY3) - People go to Silver Dollar City every day to make memories. “So that day, first of all, it was super hot,” Tamara Wheat said about a visit to SDC in 2023. Here’s the story of a lovely lady. Who was bringing up four boys...
Springfield-Greene County Library District, OACAC team up for hunger food drive
The Springfield-Greene County Library District is partnering with the Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation to collect food donations at all ten of its branches to help families struggling with food insecurity due to the recent SNAP disruption.
Drew Lewis Foundation highlights the science of hope in 2 Springfield film screenings
The Drew Lewis Foundation will host screenings of the film, Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope December 7 and 14 at the Moxie Cinema. To understand why these screenings are being held, it's important to know the back story. Meghan Storey, director of RISE Fairbanks, became...
