Fact Finders: Viewer question prompts a closer look at the fine print on April...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A viewer named Les wants to know whether a proposed 3% tourism tax on lodging, set to go before Springfield voters April 7, applies to all rentals, including apartments, VRBOs, and Airbnbs. The city of Springfield is scheduled to unveil the initial design proposal for the...
Man accused of flooding Springfield shelter crisis line with hundreds of calls, threats
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A local man is facing a felony after he allegedly repeatedly called a Springfield shelter’s crisis line hundreds of times over several days, making threats that caused the organization to partially evacuate and shut down some operations for staff safety. According to online court dockets, Phillip...
Aurora man accused in 4 separate exposure cases involving women at work
REPUBLIC, Mo. — An Aurora man has been charged after police say he exposed himself to four women in separate incidents in Republic between May 2025 and March 2026. Braeden Kalnicki, 27, is charged with four counts of first-degree sexual misconduct, a Class B misdemeanor, in Greene County Circuit Court. According to...
Neighbors weigh in on new Target, continued growth in southwest Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A large new Target location on W. Sunshine Street is now open, adding to the continued development in Southwest Springfield. Chuck Green, a neighbor living nearby, tells Ozarks First the close proximity makes it convenient for him and his family. “We’re going to take advantage of it since we don’t...
Man Wanted for Cattle Fraud Captured at LAX
A Missouri man on the FBI’s “Most Wanted” fugitives list and accused of orchestrating a $115 million nationwide cattle fraud scheme has been captured. Joshua R. Link was taken into custody Monday, March 9 at Los Angeles International Airport by Customs and Border Patrol, LAX Airport Police, and FBI task force members...
D&N Coatings Guides Springfield Businesses on Spotting Roof Damage Early
Commercial Roofing in Springfield: Signs You Need Immediate Roof Repair Before Costly Damage Occurs. Hartville, United States - March 11, 2026 / D & N Coatings /. Hartville, MO – A commercial roof is a key investment for any business, and small issues like leaks or damaged materials can quickly become costly. Early...
Miners Head to Branson to Face Minnesota Duluth Before Opening GLVC Play at Drury
ROLLA, Mo. – Missouri S&T softball continues its road stretch this week as the Miners travel to Branson, Missouri to face Minnesota Duluth before opening Great Lakes Valley Conference play later in the week against Drury in Springfield, Missouri. About the Miners. Missouri S&T enters the week with an...
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 03.11.26
Using your cell phone while driving is a big no-no… so much so that it’s illegal. Yet the City of Springfield has a billboard at the intersection of Sunshine and Kansas Expressway with a giant QR code on it. Nick finally used his phone to scan it, and it takes you to a message about helping the homeless at...
Big Mike leads MoState to upset win over Liberty
HUNTSVILLE, Ala–The Missouri State Bears were playing with house money in the Conference USA tournament. The ninth-seeded Bears squared off with the top-seed Liberty Wednesday night. A little more than a month ago, the Flames held off a furious MoState rally and won by just three points. But Wednesday night in the...
OTC board of trustees to consider tuition and fee increases Wednesday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Ozarks Technical Community College board of trustees will consider raising tuition and student fees for the next school year on Wednesday morning. If approved, students would pay $4 to $7 more per credit hour, depending on the class type. The proposal also includes a new student...
