Springfield MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3’s Chad Plein looks at changes coming soon to the Central Ozarks Conference. Also, two Springfield-area schools received invitations to the 2027 Tournament of Champions. Check out the latest sports news, photos, and videos on the Ozarks Sports Zone by clicking here. To report a...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - World Hemophilia Day recognizes people who are battling an incurable disease. Hemophilia is just one type of blood disorder that affects around 30,000 people in the U.S. It causes blood to not clot properly, leading to prolonged bleeding. The Midwest Hemophilia Association is an organization in...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo–Hello everyone, I’m Dan Lucy on the Ozarks First digital desk. Missouri State Lady Bears coach Beth Cunningham has added a 6-foot-4 forward to the roster. And it’s a familiar face to Lady Bear fans. In our Bear Nation update. Hannah Linthacum has transferred from Mizzou to Missouri State. Hannah’s sister is Sarah Linthacum […]

RELEASE – A group of area school districts has officially announced the formation of a new athletic and activities conference designed to strengthen competition, enhance student opportunities, and foster regional collaboration. The newly established James River Valley Conference (JRVC) will include the following member schools: Blue Eye, Bradleyville, Chadwick,...

AURORA, Mo. — A teen from Cassville is accused of stealing a Pokémon card valued at $1,000 from an Aurora collectibles store last month, then selling it to another trader for $600.  According to online court dockets, Landen Michael Smith, born in 2007, is charged with stealing $750 or more, a Class D felony.  Officers […]

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board hosted Dark Skies at Lost Hill Park tonight, just north of town.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A sale in Marshfield on Thursday featured artwork created by fourth and fifth-graders at Shook Elementary. The art went to the highest bidder. The money raised goes back to current and future students. It will help buy new art supplies for their classrooms. Art teacher Ray...

We’re watching our next round of thunderstorms for this evening into tonight. The risk for severe weather is enhanced (3 out of 5) for areas northwest of I-44 beginning after 5 PM at the earliest. Storms will primarily pose a damaging wind risk, but a spinup tornado or two can’t be ruled out. Straight line […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — This week, across America, many are celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, honoring 911 dispatchers for their work. It’s a recognition that many are welcoming. “I think morale is huge because people feel seen and they feel like they’re appreciated for what we do,” Amie Engel said. “Every single day is an […]

Employees at an Ozarks restaurant had trouble with hand hygiene this week, according to Springfield-Greene County Health Department's food inspection reports. At Village Inn, 533 E. Elm St. in Republic, employees were cited for two instances of improper handling of food in an April 14 report. First, an inspector saw an employee grab pancakes with their bare hands and prepare to serve them...