Springfield MO

There are historical records that prove Daniel Boone believed there was a terrifying creature deep in the woods of Missouri.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (USAO-WDM) - Over the past week, more than 100 federal, state, and local law enforcement officers worked together with prosecutors to arrest and charge 101 individuals in federal investigations for violent crimes.

First responders fight a fire in Kimberling City then later an emergency vehicle is involved in a traffic crash. According to posts from the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District and Kimberling City Police Department, a structure fire around Bluebird and Big Buoys on Highway 13 was worked by Southern Stone...

The city of Mt. Vernon was victim to a slew of crashes on I-44 Sunday, March 22, with six in total being reported on just a few miles of interstate according to Lawrence County Sheriff and Mt. Vernon Fire Chief Brad DeLay. The inciting incident took place at mile marker...

After 38 years of service, popular Chief Meteorologist Ron Hearst announced his retirement from KY3, adding to the growing list of television meteorologists that are retiring or being cut from newscasts across the country. KY3, formally known as KYTV, is the NBC affiliated television station in Springfield, Missouri...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission has moved a proposal along that could impact thousands of properties in the city. The city of Springfield’s Planning and Zoning Commission has been working to address what they call Missing Middle Housing. Through the city initiative, Forward...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? The Humane Society of Southwest Missouri has several adorable dogs waiting for loving homes — from bouncy puppies to a gentle adult Pug. All are ready to meet their new families!

STONE COUNTY, Mo. (KAIT) - Silver Dollar City is honoring America’s 250th birthday with discounted ticket prices for teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, military veterans, and public servants. As America prepares to mark 250 years of independence, the theme park is celebrating the everyday heroes who keep...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield metro area has surpassed 500,000 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The metro area’s population grew from 475,000 to just over 500,000 since April 2020. The Springfield Chamber said the milestone cements the state’s third-largest city as the head of a major...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has confirmed the first rabies case of 2026 in Greene County after a skunk tested positive for the virus. Health officials said the overall risk to the community remains low but are using the case as a reminder about rabies prevention and safety....