Two killed in accidental fire in southwest Missouri
Two people are dead after a weekend fire in southwest Missouri.
Springfield mother sues Kratom companies for son’s overdose death
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield mother is on a mission. Deborah Brossett wants to hold several Kratom companies accountable. She says they’re responsible for her 38-year-old son’s overdose death. “My son did it for several years, 3 or 4 years. Then that one day he just didn’t...
Nixa woman arrested for celebrity scam targeting elderly victims
NIXA, Mo. — Police have arrested a Christian County woman after allegedly targeting elderly victims through a celebrity impersonation scam. According to a Nixa Police Department social media post, Sarah Mills, of Nixa, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 2, for charges of money laundering, conspiracy, and two counts of...
The Bezos family gives $2.5 million grant to Springfield’s The Kitchen
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The Kitchen, Inc., a nonprofit providing shelter, housing, and wraparound services to families and individuals experiencing homelessness in southwest Missouri, announced that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are recognizing the organization with a $2.5 million grant...
Winter Driving Chronicles: Navigating Slick Roads and Snowy Conditions
A recent query on social media asked about the current road conditions due to the snowfall. The individual, who had not ventured out, was unable to gauge the situation from the minor accumulation in their driveway. They sought input from others who had been out driving in the snow.
Where Broke College Students Can Get a Free Winter Coat
A college student recently took to social media to express his need for winter clothing. The student, who had just moved to a new city at the start of the semester, found himself without any warm clothes or a winter coat. He reached out to the online community, seeking advice on where to find free or cheap men's...
Desperate Search for Cherished Heirlooms: A Family’s Plea for Lost Memories
In a heartfelt plea shared on social media, a user has expressed their distress over the loss of their late grandmother's precious belongings. The items were stored in a unit that was auctioned off in March 2024 after a family member stopped paying for it without informing the rest of the family. The storage unit,...
We The People: Ride the ‘Country Music Highway’ and the history of the Polaroid
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3’s Emily Pritchard shares these We The People stories. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
On Your Side: Holiday gifts with lithium-ion batteries require proper safety precautions
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Many holiday gifts contain lithium-ion batteries that can pose serious safety risks if handled improperly. U.S. Chemical Storage recommends storing batteries in cool, dry spaces and avoiding storing them together. An overheating battery can trigger a chain reaction, causing other batteries to...
Victim identified in fatal firework facility fire; investigation continues
Chad Eaves, an employee of AM Pyrotechnics, died in a fire on November 26, and the cause of the fire is still undetermined, although OSHA is investigating and a full report may be available in January.
