PHOTOS: Route 66 sculptures pop up around Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — With the Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration approaching, those traveling around town will notice several sculptures popping up that reflect Springfield as the Birthplace of Route 66. The “Springfield 66: Centennial Sculpture Series” has already begun taking shape across the city, with 16 sculptures planned across town. It features unique sculptures which […]
Missouri’s attorney general provides update on Torch Gaming machine crackdown
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri’s attorney general says illegal gambling machines are supposed to be going dark. But KY3 News found that some are up and running in Springfield. The biggest machine owner is Torch Electronics. They’ve agreed to disable the machines to avoid criminal charges. In February, a...
Bois D’Arc man dies in overnight crash north of Springfield
A 71-year-old man from Bois D'Arc was killed in a crash between his pickup truck and a semi-truck north of Springfield on Wednesday morning.
Birthdays for Tuesday, April 21
Happy Birthday from WMTV 15 News and the Wilderness Resort!
City Utilities of Springfield working on natural gas main on Oak Grove Ave.
City Utilities is upgrading the natural gas system along Oak Grove Ave, resulting in temporary gas odors and closures, and anyone in the area who smells gas is advised to leave and call 417-863-9000.
Performance of the Week – 4×100 Relay
Before Jacob Duran, Alex Johnson, Treyton Gray, and Gavin Lawhon broke Republic’s 4x100m relay record on Monday in Bolivar, Jacob Duran, Alex Johnson, Treyton Gray and Tucker Ladd did it first. Last Friday at the Christian County relays, Ladd filled in for Lawhon and helped Republic run the race...
Motorcyclist injured in FedEx vehicle crash near Willard
WILLARD, Mo. — A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after a crash involving a FedEx vehicle near Willard on Tuesday, April 21. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash report, a 68-year-old Springfield man was injured around 12:10 p.m. on U.S. 160, one mile northwest of Willard. MSHP states the incident occurred when […]
Weigel To Acquire A Rural Mo. LPTV Property
It’s a small city due northeast of Springfield, Mo., and that’s good enough of a locale for the parent of MeTV Network to strike a deal to purchase a low-power TV station in a newly filed transaction awaiting FCC regulatory approval. Through its TV-49 Inc. holding, Weigel Broadcasting...
66 Centennial car parade will honor history with special touch
Few things go hand in hand like Route 66 and classic cars. Springfield and the nation plan to celebrate the birth of the iconic highway this month, KSMU got a preview of the Centennial Celebration’s car show and parade from one of the organizers. “Cora Scott with the city...
Patients, staff left searching for answers after sudden changes at Total Point Urgent Care...
NIXA, Mo. — Patients and medical staff at Total Point Urgent Care say they were caught off guard by abrupt staffing changes at the facility, leaving them uncertain about their employment and ongoing care. Several former employees say they arrived to find they could no longer access the building, with some claiming the locks had been changed. […]
