MSU-West Plains hires Briana Domino as assistant Volleyball Coach
WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Missouri State University-West Plains officials have announced the hiring of Briana Domino as the newest assistant coach for the Grizzly Volleyball program. Domino brings more than seven years of coaching experience spanning the club, middle school, high school, and international levels. Throughout h
Heat advisory issued as Ozarks brace for summer heat
A heat advisory is in effect until Tuesday evening as temperatures reach the highest levels of the year so far before a cold front brings relief on Wednesday.
Missouri shelves childcare payment overhaul as thousands remain on waitlist
Kailie Crews leads a music activity at Peapod Learning Center in Springfield, which participates in the state's childcare subsidy program. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education indicated it will not pay providers based on enrollment as previously planned (photo submitted). One in five Missouri children e
‘You’re not alone’; Stawny family talks about changes and support over past several weeks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — For Gilbert and Aurelie Stawny, they’re taking their lives one day at a time. “I’ve been hanging out with my friends a little more. The other day, I was helping my friend with her garage sale,” Aurelie said. “My family was in town, so I was hanging out with family.” “My mom’s […]
Springfield man pleads guilty to unlawful use of a weapon
Edwar Eugene Woodruff is scheduled to be sentenced on October 19 after pleading guilty to unlawful use of a weapon stemming from a June 2023 incident.
Republic, Mo., man sentenced after standoff with deputies that lasted 8 hours
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) -A man from Republic was sentenced in federal court Monday for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Court records state Phillip Brad Curtis, 52, who has prior felony convictions for robbery, domestic assault, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession o
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, July 13-17
Health inspectors identified various priority and nonpriority violations during routine inspections of several Springfield restaurants from July 13 to July 17.
Springfield landfill closed July 20 after hazardous materials fire
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The Springfield Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill is closed Monday, July 20, due to a hazardous materials fire, city officials said. Area fire departments responded to the site and contained the fire. No injuries were reported. The city said the incident is a reminder that...
On Your Side Scam Alert: Springfield mom warns others after police impersonation scam targets...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield woman is speaking out after she received a phone call from someone claiming to be a detective with the Springfield Police Department. Samantha Cox said the caller reached her at work, told her that her daughter had been arrested for speeding, and directed her to a website to pay a
Republic Schools mourns elementary student’s death
The Republic School District announced that McCulloch Elementary student Josie Johns passed away on July 10.
