Driver shot in road rage incident on U.S. 65 in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A person is in the hospital after a road rage incident in Springfield. A driver going northbound on U.S. 65 toward Sunshine shot into another car. The driver of a Chevrolet TrailBlazer was hit. Crews took him to the hospital. He is expected to survive. The...
New women’s emergency shelter opens in Springfield after 15-year vision
Crosslines Community Outreach has opened the Romona Baker Emergency Women's Shelter, a low-barrier, overnight shelter for women experiencing homelessness, providing them with a safe place to sleep and access to long-term resources to help rebuild stability.
5 Local Gem Restaurants in Springfield, Missouri that Serve the Best Food Ever
Springfield is one of those cities that surprises people. Sitting in the heart of the Ozarks, it has a food scene that’s far more diverse and creative than most outsiders expect. From authentic Nigerian cuisine to Dutch specialties to Mexican-Italian fusion, Springfield’s restaurants reflect a community that’s open to.
On Your Side: Employment scams double as fraudsters target job hunters with ‘task-based’ schemes
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Job hunters tricked into handing over thousands of dollars are being lured in with a new tactic: task-based scams where they are offered high pay to like and subscribe to videos online. Over the last three years, nearly 50,000 people reported to BBB Scam...
Retro Pizza Hut: Some Missouri & Arkansas locations are returning to the 90s aesthetic
Over 150 Pizza Hut locations nationwide have revived the 1990s aesthetics of painted lamps, red cups, and checkered tablecloths, creating a nostalgic dining experience that combines long-lost memories and traditional flavors with an innovative twist.
Georgia Resident Pleads Guilty in $9.5 Million Illegal Gambling Scheme
Atlanta, GA, May 28, 2026 – A Georgia resident has pleaded guilty in connection with a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling and money laundering conspiracy operating across southwest Missouri, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Tushar R. Patel, 40, an Indian national residing in Georgia, entered guilty pleas
Flood Watch remains in effect across portions of the Ozarks
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have caused flooding in Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas, with a Flood Watch in effect through Friday morning.
Grant Beach Park pool in Springfield to remain closed this summer for repairs
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Repairs have started at Grant Beach Park’s pool in Springfield. The pool has been closed since April 2025. The city said the pool will stay closed this summer after it sustained damage to the pool house’s roof during severe storms last year. This left restrooms, showers, changing rooms, and ope
This week’s Springfield historical headlines: 1926 & 1976, May. 24-30
Springfield's historical narrative spans two centuries, with significant events from the early 1800s to the present day, including the annexation of parts of the Sunshine and Oak Grove school districts in 1926, the resurfacing of Glenstone from I-44 to Bennett in 1976, and the teleauction raising $18,000 in the first t
Phase 2 of Nixa roundabout project to begin June 8
NIXA, Mo. — A MoDOT project at the corner of Highway CC and Main Street will have new road closures as it begins its second phase of construction. Crews are putting in a roundabout at the busy intersection, and starting June 8 until October 5, Highway CC between Main Street and Rosewood Lane will be […]
