Springfield MO

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 […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Authorities arrested two more teenagers wanted in the deadly shooting of Miles Young, 15, on March 12 near Springfield. The arrests happened in Webb City. The sheriff’s office has not identified the two teenagers. Praize King, 18, is in custody regarding the death of Young....

Community members interested in helping survivors of domestic violence will have the opportunity to get involved through an upcoming volunteer orientation hosted by Harmony House. A volunteer orientation is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on April 6 and is designed to introduce prospective volunteers to the...

Greene County’s manufacturing scene is staying strong, with steady openings in Springfield and Republic. If you like hands-on work and steady hours, these roles could be a great fit.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - One Springfield nonprofit is celebrating a big milestone, and on Tuesday, you’re invited to celebrate with them. The Victim Center was founded in 1976 to help victims of violent and sexual crimes. In 2026, the organization turns 50 years old. It’s been celebrating all year...

A preliminary injunction hearing got underway Monday for tenants of two Springfield affordable housing complexes, Rosewood Estates and Cedarwood Terrace. The residents are suing their former and current landlords, including Zimmerman Properties and various affiliated LLCs, Bryan Properties, GPS Property Management...

OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol is seeking information in finding Amber Drury, a Charleston, Mo., woman who went missing in Ozark in 2025. “She’s my sister, she’s a mother, and she is a daughter,” said Amber’s brother Harry Gordon. “She may be going through things, but she is very loved and cared...

Voters in the Logan-Rogersville R-VIII School District will decide a $24 million bond referendum in April that would go towards renovations. The ballot language states that the bond would be used for a variety of improvements and renovations, including an agricultural center for the high school, additional practical...

Springfield voters will decide on April 7 a 3% hotel/motel license tax to fund a new convention and event center downtown. KSMU’s Michele Skalicky talked with Jack McGee, government affairs reporter with the Springfield Daily Citizen, who’s been covering this topic. Jack, you recently wrote an in-depth article...

Thank you for visiting Local For Less Ozarks. We’ve worked out deals with some of the best businesses in the area to give you half-off certificates & event tickets – That’s right, 50% off food, entertainment, and more. On Friday, April 3, we have your chance to...