Springfield MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Police Department (SPD) has proudly announced the promotion of Ofc. Jeremiah Lockett to the rank of sergeant. With this promotion, Lockett becomes the first African American in the department’s history to achieve this rank, according to an SPD news release. “With 14 years of...

The invention of the fast-food drive-thru has changed the way Americans eat, as they are often in a hurry. But did you know it was invented in Missouri?. Who would have thought that one of the biggest inventions we use daily was created right here in Missouri? The fast-food drive-thru was invented in Springfield in...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KOAM) – The US Attorney’s Office Western District held a press conference Friday announcing indictment of nine individuals charged as part of a multi-million-dollar illegal gambling ring operating in southwest Missouri.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Overworking your air conditioner can be one of the most costly things to both your wallet and the electrical grid. To avoid a high energy bill when temperatures are hot, make sure to avoid running appliances that generate heat, such as dryers, ovens, and dishwashers, at times when...

After 16 years as a registered nurse, Sabrina Barratt returned to school to become a nurse practitioner. Shortly after starting her new role at the Access Family Care clinics in Monett and Aurora, she received life-changing news: a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis. “There was no family history or anything....

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A new comic book highlights the rising fame of Chappell Roan, a native of Willard, Mo. “Fame: Chappell Roan” illustrates the larger-than-life persona of the music superstar. KY3’s Steve Grant and author Michael Frizell, a student life administrator at Missouri State University, discuss the...

Ozzy Osbourne's passing prompted The Vinyl Vault to create an emergency podcast, featuring Parker and Tony ranking their top ten Ozzy Osbourne songs.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Locals and travelers alike have something tasty to look forward to at the airport starting this week. Food trucks are officially back at the Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF). As part of the SGF Airport Small Business Program, local food trucks will be serving lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The United States Attorney’s Office, the Springfield Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies will hold a news conference Friday at 2 p.m. to provide an update on the federal case against a group of individuals as part of a multi-million-dollar illegal gambling ring. You...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -If you take care of a kid in a car seat, you’ll want to know about the new safety rules. For years, child car seat manufacturers have made claims about side-impact protection, but there was no industry standard to support them. Now there’s a new federal...