Tornado Watch Issued for multiple Missouri counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for most of Southwest Missouri until 1 am on Thursday morning, with the possibility of isolated tornadoes, hail up to tennis ball size, and winds gusting up to 70 mph.
From concerts to expos, here are 19 April events in the Ozarks
With weather warming up and summer fast approaching, Springfield and the surrounding areas are blooming with events to keep you busy. Here are 19 Ozarks events happening in April. Explore the The Man Show Expo at Ozarks Empire Fairgrounds When : April 3-4 Where: Ozark Empire Fairground, 3001 N. Grant Ave.,...
Springfield-shot film ‘Dust To Malibu’ to premiere during Route 66 Centennial celebration
"Dust to Malibu", a road-trip drama film shot largely in Springfield, will make its worldwide premiere on May 3rd at Moxie Cinema, featuring local talent and businesses, and coinciding with the Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration.
Severe weather and storms through Saturday morning
Today, we turn the page to a new month and shift our weather pattern. Multiple rounds of storms are expected today through Saturday morning. Severe weather is possible at times each day as well, but we’re especially watching tonight and Friday night. Rain and storms today will mainly be found near and north of...
Springfield businesses brace for big crowds as Route 66 centennial cleanup ramps up
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield is getting a major cleanup ahead of next month’s Route 66 centennial celebration, with crews power‑washing sidewalks, planting flowers and preparing downtown for thousands of visitors. City officials say the goal is to showcase Springfield as the birthplace of Route 66, and businesses...
Smoky air leads to moderate air quality for the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Smoke from fires in Arkansas is impacting the air quality in the Ozarks. The air quality for Springfield is at moderate. That means the air quality is acceptable; however, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
University Heights deed restriction appeal argued 2 years after trial
The latest chapter in a years-long legal saga regarding deed restrictions and future development at the corner of the University Heights neighborhood unfolded in a high school auditorium Tuesday, March 31 in Branson. After a Greene County judge ruled against a group of residents hoping to prevent anything but...
CRIME STOPPERS: Springfield Police Department seeks fugitive wanted for assault, burglary
The Springfield Police Department is searching for this week’s Crime Stoppers featured fugitive, Caen M. Colson, also known as Scarlett.
Missouri State hits go-ahead home run vs. Arkansas, both teams warned for ‘unsportsmanlike conduct’
Arkansas finds itself in a midweek pickle, traveling up to Springfield, MO, to face the Missouri State Bears. Tensions are getting a little higher than you might expect, especially since there is no previous bad blood between these teams. However, the umpires felt the need to step in during the sixth inning. All...
Springfield looking to address ‘food deserts’ in parts of town
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — According to the City of Springfield, nearly 38,000 people live in a food desert. But what is a ‘food desert’? “Food deserts, as a part of the definition, are in areas where individuals may be low income and have low access, may not be as connected to some of the goods and […]
