Community pulls together to find tortoise
Present for the July 22 Aurora City Council were Mayor Tony Kennedy, Councilwoman Dawn Oplinger, and Councilwoman Theresa Pettit. In public comments resident Aidan Fillyaw addressed council members with a “thank you” for letting him speak freely at a council meeting. Fillyaw proposed that the City of Aurora...
Proposal to add prayer to Christian County Library Board meetings dies without a vote
A proposal to open each public Christian County Library Board of Trustees meeting with an invocation or prayer failed to gain support from a majority of board members Tuesday, July 22. While the practice is known to prompt discussions about the separation of church and state, it is not uncommon to witness at public...
Springfield Public Schools explains its new cell phone policy
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield Public Schools is enforcing a new cell phone-electronic device policy for the 2025-2026 school year. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed a new state law prohibiting students from using or displaying any personal electronic communication devices during the school day. The law...
Louisiana woman in serious condition after tubing accident at Table Rock Lake
One person is in critical condition after a watersport accident in Stone County on Sunday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported that a 2024 Yamaha Ski Boat was traveling north on Table Rock Lake when the incident occurred. Records show that a 19-year-old woman from Bossier City, La., was...
A whites-only community could be coming to Missouri
The outspoken co-founder of Return to the Land, a relatively new whites-only group based in northern Arkansas, said the group could be expanding to Missouri.
Springfield City Council to vote on ballot measure to help fund regional convention center
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield City Council will vote on a measure for a 3% tax increase for hotel guests. If approved, the measure would be included in the ballot this fall and would help fund the city’s new regional convention center. According to Amanda Ohlensehlen, Economic Vitality Director for the City of...
Heat waves fuel fly outbreaks: How to keep them at bay
Flies become more active and reproduce more quickly during heat waves, making homes and businesses more vulnerable to infestations, but proactive steps can be taken to reduce the risk.
Grant funding available to combat food insecurity in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Grant funding for programs aiming to combat food insecurity in Missouri is now available. The Missouri Department of Agriculture states that these funds are intended to support the creation of a thriving local food system. So, projects aiming to expand local food products may apply for up to...
Ozarks entering average hottest time of year
Beginning July 20, Springfield entered its average hottest stretch of temperatures. The average high temperature in Springfield from July 20 to August 11 is 90° or more. During this period, the average high temperature reaches its peak on August 1 at 90.4°. The average high temperature is different from the average...
Nixa Fire rescue injured person lying in river
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) -The Nixa Fire Protection District responded to a river rescue Sunday night. According to Nixa Fire, crews responded to a rescue at the Shelvin Rock River access for a person lying in the river with a traumatic leg injury. When crews arrived, the person was in the...
