Mobile home, camper destroyed in Branson West fire
BRANSON WEST, Mo. (KY3) - Fire destroyed a mobile home and a camp trailer in Branson West. According to an online post by the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District, firefighters were called to the blaze around 1:30 pm Wednesday. Firefighters were able to put the blaze out and prevent...
Greene County in great need of volunteers amid storm clean up
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Eight days after a powerful storm hit the Ozarks, people are still cleaning up the vast amount of debris left behind. The Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management says more volunteers are needed for storm relief efforts. Throughout the county you’ll find no shortage of downed...
Man gets 12 years in prison for downtown Springfield assault
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Greene County judge sentenced a man from Springfield to 12 years in prison, for assaulting two people at the downtown library. Michael Wallace, 35, entered a guilty plea this week to a pair of felony assault charges. He was scheduled to stand trial next week.
Springfield Councilman supports using reserve funds for storm cleanup
Springfield City Councilman Brandon Jenson addressed City Council on Monday and urged the city to use its rainy day funds to help pay for the cleanup from last week's storm, while also encouraging the community to volunteer to help their neighbors.
Applefest to feature unique vendors
I love being the Marionville Applefest vendor director, working with all these vendors that come to our small community to sell their wares. I have been working with our vendors for about nine years now. Friendships formed and revived each year. We have small businesses, food vendors and those special craft vendors.
Conclave diet, dining at Aldi, and doughnut deals
What do the Catholic Cardinals eat during the conclave? Have you ever had a desire to take Mom out for an Aldi dining experience? And no Real ID? No problem at Krispy Kreme! Learn more in today’s edition of Coffee Break with Angela Luna and Tom Schmidt with Ozarks First.
Nurse practitioner continues career amid cancer battle
After 16 years as a registered nurse, Sabrina Barratt returned to school to become a nurse practitioner. Shortly after starting her new role at the Access Family Care clinics in Monett and Aurora, she received life-changing news: a stage four colon cancer diagnosis. “There was no family history or anything....
City faces lawsuit linked to controversial Chimney Rock subdivision
The new subdivision plan, dubbed Chimney Rock, is controversial among nearby neighbors in southeast Springfield. The plans would open up Arcadia Avenue, which currently terminates with a cul-de-sac in the existing Chimney Hills subdivision, and connect it to the future Chimney Rock subdivision. Residents believe...
State lawmakers are proposing a bill that could cut prison time for certain inmates
SPRINGFIELD (25News Now) - State lawmakers are proposing a bill that could cut prison time for certain inmates. The HB 2367 would challenge the truth in sentencing law and reduce the percentage of time certain inmates must serve before they are considered for release. This proposed house bill would further...
REAL ID goes into effect: how to prepare for your flight
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - After 20 years of discussion and delays, the REAL ID law goes into effect Wednesday for military bases, nuclear power plants, and commercial air travel. Those without a REAL ID can still fly, but they will be given a red warning urging them to get one...