Springfield Cards introduce new alternate identity, Ozarks Snipe Hunters
The Springfield Cardinals have added a new alternate identity, the Ozarks Snipe Hunters, to honor the American cultural phenomenon of snipe hunting, and will wear themed jerseys and sell merchandise on select nights at Route 66 Stadium.
Residents express disappointment after rezoning plan approved in Willard
WILLARD, Mo. — The Willard area could see some new development in the near future, after the Greene County Commission approved a request to rezone 14.3 acres of land, located near North State Highway AB and West State Highway EE. The applicant, Lee Engineering & Associates, initially requested 93.36 acres of land to be
Man from Willard, Mo., drowns at Stockton Lake
NEAR FAIR PLAY, Mo. (KY3) - A 25-year-old man from Willard drowned at Stockton Lake on Monday afternoon. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports the man attempted to swim across the cove from Master’s Cove Swim Beach southwest of Fair Play. Witnesses on scene reported they no longer could see him.
Firework Displays Across The Ozarks 2026
Looking for a firework display to enjoy this Fourth of July? We have you covered!. Check out the list of firework displays across the Ozarks. Visit R&R Fireworks at the corner of Sunshine and West Bypass for all of your firework needs!. Sparta Roller Park Firework Festival. When: Saturday, June...
Fishing fact or fiction: 10 summer bass fishing myths every Ozarks angler has heard
Despite common misconceptions, bass continue to bite in hot weather and can be found in deeper water, shaded areas, and along windblown banks, while weather patterns, moon phases, and other factors can influence fishing success.
Republic Library Branch hosts grand open celebration and summer reading kickoff
REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) - In February, there was a soft opening of a newly redone Springfield-Greene County Library Branch. On June 1, it will have its official grand opening celebration. The Republic Branch Library used to be a 10,000 square foot building on the same lot. The new library is...
Leigh’s Lost and Found: we know this dog’s name, now we need to find...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - We know something about our featured lost dog that we usually don’t. We know his name is Kayci and animal control is very surprised they’ve had him for more than a week with no owner claiming him. Shelter coordinator Josh Doss tells us, “he...
Shell Knob man found not guilty of murder in Stone County case
GALENA, Mo. – A trial has been scheduled for May of 2026 for a Shell Knob man charged in the shooting death of a man found beside a road in Stone County. Five days have been set aside for the first-degree murder trial of Heath Alan Sanborn. Sanborn is...
Springfield man charged after firing handgun in local park
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield police have arrested a man after being accused of firing a handgun at a park on Sunday, May 31. According to online court dockets, Jeffrey McDaniel, born in 1968, of Springfield, has been charged with felonies of unlawful possession of a firearm, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, ar
Crane police arrest man after allegedly firing gunshots from window
CRANE, Mo. — The Crane Police Department responded to an incident over the weekend, where they learned that a man had allegedly fired multiple gunshots from his window. According to online court dockets, David Hively, born in 1961, of Crane, has been charged with a felony of unlawful use of a weapon and a misdemeanor [
