One pedestrian dead, another in critical condition after crash in Springfield
One pedestrian was killed and another was critically injured after a car crash at the intersection of Chestnut Expressway and Grant Avenue in Springfield, MO late Thursday night.
Springfield Rotary Club donates $35,000 to area nonprofits
The Rotary Club of Springfield announced a donation of $35,000 to several area nonprofits on Thursday. The club’s Southeast Endowment was launched 10 years ago to provide funding to combat poverty, abuse, and inequality in the Ozarks. It recently reached a milestone of $800,000 in total donations, allowing for this sec
Police investigate break-in at Immaculate Conception School in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Police and firefighters responded to Immaculate Conception School in Springfield on Friday morning after a break-in. Police responded to the school and church building at the intersection of Fremont and Primrose around 5 a.m. A member of the church arrived to open the doors and found the buildi
As gas prices climb, many in the Ozarks say Memorial Day travel is the...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Memorial Day weekend is here, and AAA projects 39 million people across the U.S. will drive to their vacation destination to kick off summer. In the Ozarks, rising gas prices are affecting some people’s plans. “I think it’s gonna impact the locals around here a...
Honor Flight of the Ozarks hosts 5K fundraiser Saturday in Springfield
Those looking for a unique way to support veterans this holiday weekend can participate in a fundraising run. On Saturday, the Honor Flight of the Ozarks Youth Council is hosting the 5K for Flights run. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support the mission of Honor Flight, taking veterans to Washington, D.C., so they c
Community gets a closer look at what happens beneath their homes
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri Smallflows Organization hosted a walking tour to educate homeowners about how septic systems work in their backyard. Monitoring your septic tanks is an important job for homeowners, especially when it can lead to environmental and property damage. Tammy Trantham, the Executive Dire
High travel expenses, increased risk of car accidents on Memorial Day weekend
PADUCAH — Millions of people will travel on Memorial Day weekend amidst high travel expenses — and the Crosbys are already seeing the impacts. The Crosbys are set to travel from Springfield, Missouri, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for an upcoming cruise. According to the U.S. Travel Association, travel costs have increa
Springfield Public Schools assess hailstorm damage from April 28
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield Public Schools has identified damage to its campuses following the historic hail storm last month. The school district tells Ozarks First that 13 sites were impacted by the weather on April 28: Officials say some buildings sustained brief power outages, damage to roofs and playground equi
Man killed, another critically injured after being hit by car in Springfield, Mo.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -One man is dead and another is in critical condition after they were hit by a car Thursday night. Police were called to the intersection of Chestnut and Grant just before 10 p.m. The men were taken to the hospital, where one of them died. Police said...
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opening in Springfield with monthlong run
High Tide Theatrical will open its production of "Little Shop of Horrors" on May 29, bringing the cult‑classic musical — and a working plant shop — to downtown Springfield, according to a community announcement. The production will run through June 27 at The Lightroom Lounge at Martha’s Vineyard, 215 W. Olive St. Perfo

















