These state earmarks for Springfield made it past Gov. Kehoe’s veto
Several projects and programs in the Ozarks were a part of the $50.7 billion state budget Gov. Mike Kehoe signed on June 30. Not all local earmarks were so lucky, especially as the state faces a projected shortfall in funds. The governor also issued 65 vetoes, totaling more than $30 million in general revenue, accordin
Crews battle house fire in southwest Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A house was heavily damaged by fire Monday evening in southwest Springfield. The home caught fire in the 3700 block of S. Doris Road at around 7:30 p.m. Neighbors say they heard what sounded like an explosion, and one rushed inside thinking a young boy might be...
Ozark County man seriously injured after swerving vehicle to miss animal
An Ozark County man was seriously injured after swerving his vehicle to miss an animal. The 45-year-old from Dora was airlifted to Cox Medical Center South in Springfield with what the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) called serious injuries following the crash. The MSHP does not release the names of...
Springfield awarded $3.58M EPA grant to clean up downtown properties, advance Renew Jordan Creek
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) — The city of Springfield has been awarded a $3,583,382 Brownfields Cleanup Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to remediate contaminated properties in downtown Springfield and support the next phase of the Renew Jordan Creek project. The grant will fund enviro
MSU-West Plains hires Briana Domino as assistant Volleyball Coach
WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Missouri State University-West Plains officials have announced the hiring of Briana Domino as the newest assistant coach for the Grizzly Volleyball program. Domino brings more than seven years of coaching experience spanning the club, middle school, high school, and international levels. Throughout h
Heat advisory issued as Ozarks brace for summer heat
A heat advisory is in effect until Tuesday evening as temperatures reach the highest levels of the year so far before a cold front brings relief on Wednesday.
Missouri shelves childcare payment overhaul as thousands remain on waitlist
Kailie Crews leads a music activity at Peapod Learning Center in Springfield, which participates in the state's childcare subsidy program. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education indicated it will not pay providers based on enrollment as previously planned (photo submitted). One in five Missouri children e
‘You’re not alone’; Stawny family talks about changes and support over past several weeks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — For Gilbert and Aurelie Stawny, they’re taking their lives one day at a time. “I’ve been hanging out with my friends a little more. The other day, I was helping my friend with her garage sale,” Aurelie said. “My family was in town, so I was hanging out with family.” “My mom’s […]
Springfield man pleads guilty to unlawful use of a weapon
Edwar Eugene Woodruff is scheduled to be sentenced on October 19 after pleading guilty to unlawful use of a weapon stemming from a June 2023 incident.
Republic, Mo., man sentenced after standoff with deputies that lasted 8 hours
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) -A man from Republic was sentenced in federal court Monday for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Court records state Phillip Brad Curtis, 52, who has prior felony convictions for robbery, domestic assault, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession o
