Greene County leaders reaffirms regulations against discriminatory housing
The Greene County Planning Board has approved adding a section to its Non-Discriminatory Zoning regulations to ensure equal housing opportunity for all residents, in accordance with the Missouri Human Rights Act and the Federal Fair Housing Act.
Sparta, Mo., man charged with assault at Springfield nightclub
A Sparta man faces assault charges after allegedly attacking a customer at Club Rodeo in Springfield.
Update: Two people injured in helicopter crash near Springfield Downtown Airport
A helicopter has crashed south of the Springfield downtown airport, with first responders on the scene.
SNAP benefits pause prompts Ozarks food pantries to stock up
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Food pantries across the Ozarks are increasing their inventory to support thousands of Missourians who will be affected by the SNAP benefits pause. Brian Paschall is part of the 10% of Missourians who rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table. He spoke to KY3 at the beginning of the...
Government shutdown ends Medicare home care program in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The government shutdown has ended funding for a Medicare program that allows hospitals to provide inpatient-level care to patients at home, forcing Missouri hospitals to discharge participants. The Acute Hospital Care at Home program enables certain Medicare-certified hospitals to treat...
Garden Spot: Lettuce, radishes, & spinach thriving in the garden
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Fassnight Creek Farms’ Dan Bigbee walks through what’s growing in late October. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
Local filmmaker explores the meaning of death in new documentary
Randy Bacon recalls that around two years ago, he awoke one morning to a message from a woman he knew named Tara Balinski. “She said, 'Randy, I had this dream that you need to do a film on this topic.' Wow. End of life. And she said, 'would you ever consider doing a film focused on the journey and potentially what...
Cub Scouts explore local history at Springfield museum event
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Cub Scouts and their families are invited to a come-and-go event at the History Museum on the Square, where they can learn about the history of Springfield. According to a museum press release, Cub Scout Badge Activity Day is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., where scouts […]
Drunk driver gets decade for death
Aurora’s Lueders to serve 10-year prison sentence for deadly head-on crash. An Aurora man has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment following a hearing on Oct. 17. The punishment comes more than two years after he operated his vehicle in a careless manner while under the influence, causing the death of another.
Progress made on new bridge over I-44 in west SGF
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Progress is being made on a project spanning Interstate 44 on the west side of the city. Contractors are in the middle of a 140-day construction project to build a replacement span for Melville Road over the freeway. Work began in July with the demolition of the former 1960s-era structure on the […]
