Springfield MO

SPRINGFIELD, MO – City leaders are taking steps to build a new feature downtown that commemorates the Mother Road. A special “Birthplace of Route 66 Plaza” is planned on Jefferson Avenue at Park Central East. The spot would pay homage to Springfield’s past when it comes to the origin of the historic highway. The...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - For the past few years, there’s been a concentrated effort to reduce gun violence. In Springfield, that means partnering with local nonprofits and outreach groups to put a dent in the number of homicides. So far this year, there have been 10 cases. Last year there were 12, and in 2023 there...

After nearly 35 years, the charges against Wiley Belt in connection to the 1989 murder of Kelle Workman have been dropped.

Ozark Electric Cooperative customers will receive a total of $3.5 million just in time for Christmas.

UPDATE at 10:07 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26: The Missouri Division of Fire Safety confirmed at 7 p.m. on social media that an AM Pyrotechnics employee was killed in this morning’s fire. Ozarks First is still waiting to hear back from officials on more details. ORIGINAL STORY: PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. — The Missouri Division of...

Elaina Birdsong was born at 3:16 a.m. local time on Nov. 14, according to her parents

A new state law in Missouri says seniors get a break on their real estate taxes. But, it didn’t say how counties should do that.

Colorado Planned Parenthood shooting suspect Robert Dear died in federal custody at age 67, ending a yearslong legal battle over bringing him to trial.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man has been charged after a fatal car crash in July 2023. According to online court dockets, Nathaniel Cerny, born 2000, has been charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter, DWI – death of another not a passenger, DWI – physical injury and possession of a controlled...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - With one day left before Thanksgiving, many will celebrate early Wednesday night during Wild Turkey Wednesday, and Springfield police remind revelers about safety and planning ahead. The unofficial start to the Thanksgiving holiday brings crowds to local bars and pubs, creating a busy nights...