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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - This dog is what animal control calls a frequent flier. She’s a beautiful Husky mix, a breed that shows up quite often at the shelter and on the Leigh’s Lost and Found page. Shelter coordinator Josh Doss tells us, “Huskies are very energetic, working...

Two town hall meetings are scheduled on Tuesday to discuss Amendment 5 on the upcoming August ballot. You can view your sample ballot by clicking here. The first will be held at the Golden Corral in Branson (3551 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson, MO 65616). Doors will open at...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield City Council members have voted to pass a 120-day administrative delay regarding data centers at a special meeting on Monday morning. The bill’s language outlines the delay; it would “provide the City with the opportunity to gather information, evaluate best practices, engage stakeholders

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - When interior car temperatures climb above 100 degrees, experts say children are not the only ones at risk. Water bottles, batteries, and pets should also stay out of hot vehicles. A water bottle placed in a car at 11 a.m. — when interior temperatures had already...

STONE COUNTY, Mo. — A Stone County man has been charged after law enforcement reported that he became upset during a dinner on Thursday, June 25. According to online court dockets, Floyd Hicks Jr., born in 1986, of Reeds Spring, has been charged with first-degree domestic assault, two counts of armed criminal action an

UPDATE 6/29/26: Terrell Barnes pleaded guilty on June 25, 2026, to first-degree robbery and first-degree assault in a 2022 salon shooting that injured a woman in Springfield. Barnes was sentenced to ten years in prison for the assault and robbery charges. An armed criminal action charge was dismissed as part of the ple

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Dozens of BMX racers rolled into Springfield to put their pedals to the metal. The Missouri State Qualifier was hosted today by Spokes BMX. The non-profit group focuses on BMX racing and promotes wellness. Severe weather affected parts of the course, delaying the meet several times, so...

Last week may have marked the official start of summer, but I’m declaring today the unofficial start as summer-like heat has finally returned to the Ozarks. If you spent any time outside today, you certainly felt it. High temperatures climbed into the 90s, while heat index values topped 100 degrees in several locations

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)- 9-year-old Ava Deckard was just like any other kid her age. One day, she began showing symptoms of different infections. The doctors told her not to worry. But one night after work, her doctor called. “The doctor called, about, probably 7 o’clock at night, and so we...