Springfield professor weighs in on conflict with Iran
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The conflict with Iran certainly has the ear of people here in the Ozarks. Many are wondering what this means for global peace. “I don’t think it’s that big a surprise. I think this was building up for quite a long time,” said David Romano.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Buckling roads noted in parts of Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Our first taste of summer heat kicked off this month with highs in the 90s this past weekend. Couple that with our wetter-than-normal spring, which leads to a chance for some area roads to buckle, as seen in the buckling incident on Siemeres Drive in Cape Girardeau this past Sunday.
Springfield City Council votes 8-1 to rezone 104 acres in north Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield City Council voted to rezone 104 acres in north Springfield. The verdict will allow developers to move forward with their proposal, changing the undeveloped lot from single-family residential to the mixed-used planned development. Residents neighboring the lot petitioned the...
Springfield police arrest 22-year-old for Bennett’s murder
Bodee Melton, 23, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action for fatally shooting Lavontae Bennett, 19, during an argument at a residence in Springfield, Missouri.
Consumer Reports: Watch out for counterfeit cash when buying online
When buying and selling items online, it's important to be cautious of counterfeit bills and consider using payment apps like Apple Cash or CashApp, which offer limited fraud protection, and to meet up in public, well-lit areas.
Pedestrian dead after crash in Springfield Monday night
Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred just before midnight on Monday in north Springfield, where a Toyota Camry struck a pedestrian who later died from their injuries.
Firefighters battle fire at Springfield hotel
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Firefighters battled a fire on the roof of a Springfield hotel. Firefighters responded to the Greenstay Hotel and Suites on Ingram Mill Avenue near Chestnut Expressway and U.S. 65 on Monday morning. The fire displaced guests for a short time. Investigators say the fire started in...
Pursuit of stolen truck leads to manhunt
Multiple agencies take part in a manhunt after a pursuit goes through multiple counties.
Governor Kehoe requests disaster aid for eight southwest Missouri counties
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has formally requested two separate federal disaster declarations in response to severe spring storms that caused widespread destruction to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure across eight counties in southwest Missouri. Kehoe submitted a request for a U.S. Small Business...
Historic Springfield schoolhouse will turn into 40 rental apartments
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