Springfield city leaders aim get lodging tax increase back in front of voters this...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The future of a new Springfield convention center is still being considered. Last November, voters shot down a 3-percent hotel-motel tax increase. Now, the city is hoping to provide the information needed to present the issue again to voters on the April ballot. “I think it...
Leigh’s Lost and Found Digital Extra: 2 women go to drastic measures to save...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Two of Leigh’s Lost and Found Facebook administrators went to great lengths to save an injured cat in Springfield. The women set up a trap and slept in their car for ten days waiting for the cat. KY3’s Leigh Moody shares their unique rescue. “LIKE”...
Christian County, MO, wildfire contained; homes safe
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo. — A wildfire burning on Forest Service land since Saturday is beginning to wind down after scorching hundreds of acres, officials said. The Math Branch Fire, which started Jan. 3, has remained entirely within Forest Service property. Public relations officer Emily Ficker said no homes or...
On Your Side: Beef buyers may be eligible for $87 million class action settlement
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Consumers who bought beef between 2014 and 2019 may be eligible for compensation from an $87 million class action settlement. The lawsuit claims several beef processors conspired to limit the supply of beef and increase prices in the market. The companies named include JBS, Cargill, National...
On Your Side: Bank scam text
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s a text message that appears to be from your bank. A Springfield woman says she was about to hand over her savings account information, but then spotted a red flag. “They almost got me,” said Connie Vandergrift. Vandergrift got a text from what...
New details revealed in Christmas Eve officer-involved shooting in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — New details have been released after an officer-involved shooting on Christmas Eve in Springfield. According to online court dockets, Emanuel Suciu, born in 1996, of Springfield, has been charged with first-degree assault, three counts of armed criminal action and two counts of unlawful use of a...
VIDEO: Meteor streaks across Springfield sky
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On New Year’s Day, a camera in Springfield captured a meteor falling across the sky. Greene County posted the video on social media Tuesday that was caught by a security camera at the Greene County Highway Department. Officials with the Office of Emergency Management say it was part of the...
Cafe Cusco finds buried treasure after floor repairs
An antique apothecary bottle was found in the floor of Cafe Cusco, which was originally built as a doctor's office and pharmacy in 1883, sparking curiosity and excitement.
Missouri Teen Faces Charges After Home Invasion
Missouri Authorities Charge Teen in Home Invasion I remember reading the report from Ozarks First, and it really hit me […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Flu activity reaches highest level in nearly 30 years; cases rising in the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Doctor visits for flu-like symptoms have reached the highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms include fevers, sore throat, extreme fatigue, and body aches. The CDC flu activity map shows 48 states at the top of the scale in either...

















