Woman killed in Seymour, Mo., railroad crossing crash prompts safety concerns
A local woman died after her car failed to yield at a railroad crossing, renewing calls from residents for safety equipment at the intersection of Box School Loop and U.S. 60.
Chipotle plans north Springfield eatery; new eastside store opens next week
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Fast-casual restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill continues its expansion in the metro area. As the company prepares to open a new location, it is confirming plans for yet another one. A Chipotle spokesperson tells Ozarks First it’s planning to build a new location on the north side at 2734 N....
Group calls for Greene County to terminate ICE contract
The Department of Homeland Security reports about 4,900 ICE detentions this year in the two regions that cover the local viewing area.
Fact Finders: 68 occupations qualify for new tip tax break
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Workers across dozens of industries are celebrating what feels like an early Christmas present as the IRS finalizes new “No Taxes on Tips” rules. However, confusion persists over who qualifies and the amount of tip income that can be tax-free. Robin Daniels, owner of...
Pedestrian in critical condition after early morning Springfield accident
A 29-year-old pedestrian was taken to a local hospital in critical condition after being struck by a GMC Terrain early Friday morning.
Free grocery giveaway for federal workers this Saturday in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Ozarks Food Harvest is hosting a free, drive-thru grocery distribution this Saturday, October 18, 2025, for federal employees who have been impacted by the ongoing government shutdown. The giveaway is available for all federal employees that live in Ozarks Food Harvest’s 28-county service area....
Ep. 5 | All About Thunderstorms | Talking with Tom
Join Tom Schmidt and Tom Trtan in a discussion about how thunderstorms work! Learn about the ingredients needed, lifting mechanisms, and why sometimes the forecast may be a bust. Also, stick around for some fun trivia at the end!
Injured puppy dumped by Springfield cemetery, deputies investigating
SPRINGFIELD, Mo – The Greene County Sheriff’s Office says it is searching for the person responsible for leaving a pitbull mix trapped in a cage in South Springfield. Early Friday morning deputies began investigating after a four-month old pit bull mix was found injured and abandoned near Farm Road 190 and Farm Road...
ON YOUR SIDE UPDATE: Kansas City comedy festival honoring Springfield Blue Room tickets amid...
Kansas City’s Fountain City Comedy Festival will honor tickets purchased for Springfield’s Blue Room Comedy Club after comedians blacklisted the venue over unpaid wages.
Serving the Ozarks: Brigitte’s Wig Boutique
“A wig, which is what a cranial prosthesis is, can really make you feel beautiful again.” Brigitte’s Wig Boutique in Springfield is helping women and children feel and look their best during times of uncertainty, especially while undergoing chemotherapy. Owner Cheryl Hormsby, who is trained in styling the wigs, makes...











