SPD responds to ALPR guidance issued by the MO Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety has published guidance for Missouri law enforcement agencies on best practices for the use of automated license plate readers or ALPRs. It’s the result of an executive order issued in September by Governor Mike Kehoe, which called for DPS to issue the guidance within 10 business days. DP
Former Missouri State Rep candidate pleads not guilty to drug distribution charges
Thomas Ross was in a federal courtroom in Springfield and pleaded not guilty.
Greene County roofer sentenced for defrauding customers
A Greene County roofing contractor was sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay more than $138,000 in restitution for 19 counts of deceptive business practices.
Fourth man sentenced in 2023 deadly shooting of Chaviz Nguyen in downtown Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A fourth man has been sentenced for his connection to the 2023 murder of Chaviz Nguyen in downtown Springfield. Arshaun Bradley will serve four life sentences plus 60 years in prison for one count of first-degree murder, one count of first-degree assault, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon,
3 killed in crash in northern Oklahoma; 2 victims from Springfield
WAGONER, Okla. (KY3) - A man and woman from Springfield and a truck driver from Texas died after a crash north of Wagoner, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports Kurt Simmons lost control of his car on U.S. 69 Thursday afternoon. The car crossed the median and hit the truck.
Hottest September on record across the Ozarks
September 2026 became the hottest month on record for the Ozarks, with Springfield surpassing its previous temperature record by 2.3 degrees due to a persistent heat dome.
Former Springfield bank relationship manager pleads guilty to wire fraud
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -.A former Springfield banker entered a guilty plea to wire fraud. Federal authorities indicted Connie Gold in August on one count of wire fraud. She pleaded guilty on September 30. No sentencing date has been set. Investigators say Gold was a relationship manager for The Bank. Between...
On Your Side: Ozarks roofer avoids prison time, ordered to pay nearly $140K in...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Editor’s note: The business mentioned in the story below is Midwest Roofing Commercial and Residential and is not Midwest Roofing located in Eldon and Springfield, nor Midwest Roofing and Supply in Springfield. An Ozarks contractor accused of taking thousands of dollars from homeowners without
Rain expected in Springfield before clearing for Friday
Springfield experienced its 60th day of 90-degree heat in September before transitioning into a rainy start to October followed by a dry, mild autumn weekend.
Springfield-Branson airport marks $35 million in improvements
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield-Branson National Airport cut the ribbon on $35 million in improvements to the airport over the last 18 months. “The flooring replacement project was a long process, which took several years from identifying the need to finishing the project,” said Schaumburg, airport director. “

















