1 injured in early-morning shooting in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield Police are investigating after one man was injured in an early-morning shooting Saturday. According to Springfield PD, officers responded to reports of shots fired around 4:30 a.m. near E. Trafficway St. and N. Stewart Ave. Shell casings were found in the area. Police said a...
Indian national enters plea to role in illegal gambling ring
KANSAS CITY —An Indian national pleaded guilty in federal court this week for his involvement in a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling conspiracy occurring at six locations in southwest Missouri, according to the United State's Attorney. Tushar R. Patel, 40, a resident of the state of Georgia, pleaded guilty before U.
Willard runs past Marshfield in quarters
WILLARD, Mo–In Class 5, Willard faced Marshfield in game one of their best of three. And from the jump, the Tigers were aggressive on the bases. Cade Hayter steals third and ends up jogging home after a wild pickoff throw gave Willard a 1-0 lead. By the second, it was 3-0 Tigers, when this pitch […]
Driver fleeing road rage sparks fiery crash
The sheriff’s department said a woman trying to get away from a road rage incident ended up crashing into the gas pump. (WIS, Olivia Finch)
Springfield Police detail how they use Flock cameras in their department
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Springfield Police are clarifying how Flock Safety cameras are being used as a tool for their department. Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams shares what these cameras do and don’t do. “These are not speed cameras. We don’t do traffic enforcement with them. They’re not used in...
Springfield teen reported missing Friday afternoon
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing Springfield teenager. Serenity Williams, 15, was last seen around 3:15 p.m. Friday running away from the area near Chestnut Expressway and Benton Avenue. Williams is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs about 180 pounds. She wears glasses and has
Aurora woman receives consecutive life sentences for shootings spanning state lines
An Aurora woman has received her second life sentence for a spree of shootings that crossed state lines into Arkansas in 2025. The life sentences, one coming from a Missouri court and the other from Arkansas will run consecutively. Taylor Santiago, of Aurora shot three people, one in Missouri and...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Rain again today
We’re ending the work week with widespread showers and thunderstorms. A Flood Watch remains in effect for the southern Ozarks until 10 a.m. Storms this morning can tap into rich moisture and produce locally heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding.
Greater Springfield Garage Sale and Marketplace vendors setting up for this weekend
Hundreds of bargain hunters are heading to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds this weekend for the Greater Springfield Garage Sale and Marketplace.
Ozarks Food Truck Rally happening Saturday in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The third annual Ozarks Food Truck Rally is happening Saturday in Springfield. It’s free to park, and it’s free to get in. More than 20 trucks will be serving all kinds of food. While you’re eating, you can enjoy five different musical acts.

















