Springfield MO

The history of Springfield is rich, adorned with over hundred-year-old landmarks, historical milestones and mystery. Some of the oldest and most authentic pieces of history line our streets, neighbor our homes and house our local businesses and residents. These places also hold the memories of the past — maybe even...

The Haunted Highlight is a weekly autobiography featuring guests visiting local haunted attractions, airing every Friday in October on OzarksFirst.com.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Head Start programs across the country are staring down the real possibility of losing funding as the government shutdown continues. The Kirkland family has used the Head Start program for eight years and said it helps their children grow while teaching them to be better parents.

Mailyn Marsh of Ozark, Missouri was crowned Miss Teen USA at the national pageant in Reno, Nevada, and will spend her year traveling across the country advocating for menstrual equality.

Bass Pro Shops (Springfield, Mo.) announced it will soon take the wraps off its newest store, in Odessa, Texas. Opening Oct. 29, the retailer’s 100,000-square-foot locale on Highway 191 will be its 18th in the Lone Star state. In addition, Bass Pro Shops has unveiled plans for its fifth...

A settlement has been reached in a wrongful death lawsuit involving an alleged drunk driving crash.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The annual Black Walnut Harvest has been going on across the Midwest since October 1. But the pace for the first three weeks was slow, as most nuts stayed on the trees. Now, with recent winds and cooler air, the wild Black Walnuts have...

MARSHFIELD, Mo. — A Webster County man has been arrested following a pursuit with police on Wednesday, October 22. According to online court dockets, Logan Hall, born 1993, of Marshfield, has been charged with third-degree domestic assault and resisting arrest — creating a substantial risk of serious injury or death...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — “If we’re going to do anything about poverty and a lot of the other social problems that we see, we need to do something to help fathers be more engaged with their children and their families,” said Founder Dr. Jennifer Baker. Dr. Jennifer Baker saw the importance of having a strong father […]

Springfield City Council heard public input this week about a proposed pilot residential license and inspection program for rental properties. The 18-month pilot would focus on the West Central Neighborhood Service District. That's because the area has a high number of rental properties and numerous blighted and...