Andy’s officially relocating headquarters in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The City Council approved a bill that gives Andy’s $32 million in bonds to build a new headquarters in the Queen City. This new headquarters will be built on the corner of East Division Street and Le Compte Road. The construction will take place in two phases, with the first focusing on […]
Plenty to do at The Library to combat summer boredom
The Springfield-Greene County Library has the answer to summer boredom. The Summer Reading Program, Unearth a Story, is in full swing. Here are some great activities in the coming weeks to keep kids busy. Davidious the Dinosaur Excitement awaits with Mad Science! See an underwater volcano, mini explosions and the roar
16 Drury Teams Earn GLVC Academic Awards
The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) announced a record-breaking 219 teams from 20 schools have received the Team Academic All-GLVC award for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher during the 2025-26 academic year. Drury University was recognized for having 16 teams honored, showcasing a commitment to acade
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, June 15–19
Health code violations were found at 22 restaurants in Springfield, Missouri, including improper food storage temperatures, open employee beverages, and debris in walk-in coolers.
‘Big shoes to fill’; The impact of Conor Browne inside and outside the courtroom
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Kaylie Browne says grief comes in waves. However, she says learning more about the impact her husband Conor made is helping. “I think the stories have actually been really helpful in starting the healing process and the most comforting thing to me is the Conor that I know, is the exact same […]
Severe weather leaves nails, debris on roads in the Ozarks that can damage tires
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Severe weather is leaving an unexpected danger on local roads. Rainwater can wash nails and other sharp debris into the street and into tires. Roofing nails in particular, from construction debris or spilled supplies, are the main offenders. Removing a nail yourself will release air instantly, s
One person found dead in house fire near Fair Grove
One person died in a house fire east of Fair Grove on Sunday, June 21, and the cause of the fire is being investigated by the Greene County Sheriff's Office.
Two charged after Springfield gas station altercation
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Two from Springfield have been charged after police responded to a reported disturbance at a gas station on Friday, June 19. According to online court dockets, Jessica Gamble, born in 1991, and Richard Rodriquez, born in 1990, have been charged separately with stealing and third-degree assault. The p
Boy, 12, injured in Table Rock Lake watersport mishap
A 12-year-old boy suffered minor injuries Sunday afternoon, June 21, 2026, in a watersport mishap on Table Rock Lake near Baxter in Stone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The incident occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m. at Trace Hollow on Table Rock Lake, about one mile south of Baxter.
Glow big or go home, Inaugural Let Freedom Glow 5K draws night runners
Around 40 participants made tracks around the Mt. Vernon square the evening of Saturday, June 13, for the inaugural Let Freedom Glow 5K and Fun Run. The event included glow sticks, games for attendees and a casual run at dusk—which fully wrapped up just ahead of a severe thunderstorm that included tornado warnings. Pro
