Third person in 2024 Stone County child trafficking sting sentenced
Nayib Saldana of Little Rock, Arkansas, was sentenced to 4 years of probation after being found guilty of second-degree attempted sex trafficking of a child as part of a sting operation in Stone County, Missouri.
Man accused of holding woman against her will, breaking into her Greene County home
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — An Illinois man is facing felony charges in Greene County after police say he allegedly assaulted a local woman, tried to hold her against her will and broke into her home. Kaper Ken Jones Stuckey, born in 2003, of Charleston, Illinois, is charged with first-degree kidnapping, a Class A felony, and f
Grant Beach and Westport pools closed for summer due to damage
The Grant Beach and Westport outdoor pools in Springfield, MO will be closed this summer due to significant damage, but the Park Board is expanding access to other pools and offering discounted admission to help offset the closures.
Man sentenced after stealing nearly $500K in several states including Missouri
David Hill, 55, was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud, illegal monetary transactions, and aggravated identity theft after defrauding over $490,000 from banks in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
Dodging showers through the holiday weekend
Heavy rain and thunderstorms pushed across the Ozarks Tuesday morning, with the pattern remaining showery through the holiday weekend, with temperatures running over 10° below normal and a chance of localized flooding.
Life Life Well: The way parents can help teens find summer jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Summer jobs are good for teens, but getting them to apply can be a challenge. That’s where parents come in. Dr. Jennifer Baker of Good Dads says parents should lead with curiosity, not commands. She says instead of saying a teen can’t just sit around all summer, parents might start by asking wh
Aurora offense comes alive late to upset top seeded Seneca
AURORA — Sophomore Parker Blackburn held No. 1 seed Seneca to five hits in six innings and the Houn’ Dawg bats came alive late as Aurora roared past the Indians 12-2 to capture the Class 4, District 12 championship on Tuesday afternoon. The win avenges a district title...
The Wild Side: Check out the endangered animals at the Dickerson Park Zoo
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - This month’s The Wild Side focuses on endangered animals at the Dickerson Park Zoo. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
Robin builds nest on tire of new truck at dealership
A robin built a nest on the tire of a truck at a car dealership in Kansas.
Your First Alert Forecast from Tue. morning, May 19, 2026
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