How to keep your pets safe this July 4th
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Fourth of July is just around the corner, and you may be tempted to take the family pet out to enjoy the festivities. Here’s why that may not be the best idea. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, dogs can hear sounds four times...
Greene County, Missouri Parents Accused Of Killing 5-Month-Old Son, Googling ‘Shaken Baby Syndrome’ Afterward
Joshua Riley and Roshanda Hagens, Missouri parents, have been charged in connection with their 5-month-old son’s 2022 death. The boy’s autopsy revealed a multitude of injuries caused by “severe shaking.” Riley allegedly Googled “shaken baby syndrome” and which countries did not “expedite” back in 2022.
Speeder Busted Going 100+ MPH in Missouri Work Zone
I won't claim that I'm the patron saint of driving, but even I have never done anything like this. A speeder was just busted flying down a Missouri street doing triple digits which was made even worse by the fact that it happened in a work zone. I just saw...
4 Secluded Homes in Missouri Stretch Out in Exclusive Settings
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Firework sales start in Missouri, but after inspection
BATTLEFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Fireworks go on sale Friday, which means those seasonal sellers’ tents will soon be buzzing with people looking for those perfect fireworks to shoot off. Each year, the Missouri Department of Public Safety Fire Division issues permits to more than 1,500 seasonal retailers to sell...
2025 Juneteenth Celebrations this weekend
The Community Partnership of the Ozarks is hosting a multiday celebration of the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people, with a movie night, dedication ceremony, community reception, Juneteenth community celebration, concert, and a documentary movie night.
Upcoming improvements to Interstate 44 could help keep first responders safe when responding to...
STRAFFORD, Mo. (KY3) - The Ozarks Transportation Organization (OTO) is discussing its improvement plan for 2026-2029 at a Wednesday meeting. One of the big projects a part of the plan is expanding I-44 to three lanes. OTO’s Executive Director Sara Fields said the I-44 expansion project will help keep both...
Missouri Highway Patrol responds to traffic frustrations at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena concerts
Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO), in collaboration with the NAACP of Springfield, is proud to present the 3rd annual Citywide Juneteenth Celebration, a powerful weekend of culture, community, and commemoration taking place June 19–22. On Your Side: Tips for a safe fireworks experience this summer. Updated:...
Webster County disaster recovery center opens
WEBSTER COUNTY, Mo. — A disaster recovery center is now opened in Webster County to offer in-person assistance to residents impacted by the March 14-15 storms. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are on-site to help residents start, assist or complete their...
Ozarks Life: Bots are invading Bolivar
St. Louis is 22-14 in home games and 40-35 overall. Sertoma Duck Race Festival splashes into Ozark, Mo., for another year. KY3's Billie Brightman reports. Firefighters across the Ozarks stress checking water levels before heading out to the lake or river this weekend. Firefighters across the Ozarks stress checking...