Health inspectors find cockroaches in Springfield restaurant bathroom
A Springfield restaurant had live cockroaches in its bathroom at a recent inspection, according to a Springfield-Greene County Health Department inspection report . The restaurant required a reinspection due to another violation, at which point it passed with no violations. Bubba's BBQ, 504 N. West Bypass, had two...
Ozarks Alive’s Folk Lure Exchange moves to the Oldfield Opry house
Ozarks Alive’s Folk Lure Exchange is back for its third year in a new venue and with an expanded list of events. In 2026, the series is moving to the Oldfield Opry house in rural Christian County and includes eight different sessions that offer unique ways to engage and experience our evolving culture.
Leigh’s Lost and Found Digital Extra: How to patiently groom your dog at home
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Do your dogs hate the groomer, too? KY3’s Leigh Moody and trainer Misti Fry share some advice for grooming at home. “Like” Leigh’s Lost and Found Facebook page by clicking here. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]. Please include the...
Lady Bears lose Pauley to broken ankle
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–Hello everyone, I’m Dan Lucy on the Ozarks First digital desk. The Missouri State Lady Bears will start a two day road trip Thursday night at Sam Houston. And Beth Cunningham is getting used to playing without senior guard Cady Pauley. In our Bear Nation update. Pauley fractured her left ankle in the...
Celebrating Black History Month in Downtown Spokane
Black History Month is a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black Americans, past and present. It exists to ensure important stories are seen, heard, and valued, and it encourages reflection on how history continues to shape our communities today. While the month highlights national...
Newt’s Ready to Find a Fur-Ever Home
Welcome to WET NOSE WEDNESDAYS! In partnership with CARE Animal Rescue, James River Animal hospital, and 105.1 The Bull, we’re on a mission to help find fur-ever homes for some amazing dogs. Each week, we’ll feature a special dog available for adoption right here on our website and across our social media channels.
Clouds return today, rain arrives on Saturday
We didn’t have any 70s on Wednesday, but temperatures were still 5° to 10° warmer than normal. The warm winter pattern won’t let up anytime soon. Today will become mostly cloudy, especially in Central Missouri. A few sprinkles are possible today as well, but most spts stay completely dry. Temperatures will range from...
Planetary Alignment happening this month: When you can watch the rare event
A planetary alignment will be happening later this month on February 28. Six planets will be visible after sunset: Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus. However, the latter two will require a telescope or binoculars. Often referred to as a “planet parade”, the event is rare and doesn’t occur every year. The...
Toast UR Bunz cuts ribbon in Republic
Republic tanning location joins chamber of commerce, offers red light therapy. The ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Feb. 5 during which Young showed the more than 20 attendees their facilities and offerings. Toast UR Bunz has other locations dotted around southwest Missouri, with their Republic spot, located at...
34-year-old woman dies in Laclede County crash
LACLEDE COUNTY, Mo. — A Webster County woman has died after a two-vehicle crash early on Thursday, Feb. 12. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash report, a 34-year-old Niangua, Missouri woman died following the crash around 5:48 a.m. on Highway PP, south of Highway C in Laclede County on Thursday....

















