Power outages hit Four States region after severe weather
(KODE/KSNF) — Customers are without power all over the Four States region early Saturday morning after severe weather moved through the area late Friday. In Missouri, customers in Barton, Cedar, Dade, and Greene counties are still without power early Saturday morning, according to the Association of Missouri Electric C
The Unassuming Missouri Restaurant That Locals Swear Has The Best Fried Chicken In The...
Some restaurants don’t need a flashy sign or a celebrity chef to earn their reputation, and Rosie Jo’s Cafe in Ozark, Missouri is living proof of that. This is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever wasted time at a chain restaurant when something this good was sitting right down the road.
The HillBenders Release Live at the Grand Ole Opry Vol. 1
Springfield, Mo. — Springfield, Missouri's The HillBenders have released Live at the Grand Ole Opry Vol. 1, a three-song live EP recorded during the band's Spring 2026 appearance on the historic Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville. Available now on all major streaming platforms, the collection captures the band's acclaim
MSU grad student says college experience inspired comedic film
When Tristan Upp starts the process of writing a film script, he always starts with the moral of the story, typically one based on his own life experiences. "I feel like that's the core of a movie, and everything else is just built around that," said Upp, a screenwriting student in Missouri State University's Masters o
New load limits on bridge over U.S. 65 in Ozark
The Route 14 bridge over U.S. 65 in Ozark has a new weight limit of 40 tons for single-unit vehicles due to a regular bridge inspection, and the limit will remain in place until the bridge is replaced.
Springfield’s Elevate Lives apartment expansion on hold after Gov. Kehoe restricts $3.5M in state...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Gov. Mike Kehoe’s decision to restrict $3.5 million in state funding has put part of a Springfield nonprofit’s affordable apartment expansion on hold. Elevate Lives, which operates out of the former Robberson Elementary School, provides transitional housing and support services to families worki
Ozark man suffers serious injuries in Taney County motorcycle crash
A man was seriously injured in a vehicle-motorcycle wreck in Taney County on Friday afternoon after a 20-year-old Walnut Shade driver failed to yield to a southbound motorcycle, resulting in a collision that totaled the Harley Davidson and caused extensive damage to the Subaru.
This Missouri Diner Serves The Famous Cashew Chicken That Became A Local Legend
A Chinese immigrant named David Leong opened a tea house in 1963 and quickly realized that traditional Cantonese dishes were a tough sell in the Missouri Ozarks. To win over local palates, he created something new, frying chicken chunks until golden, then tossing them in a savory sauce with cashews and green onions.
Seymour man faces rape, kidnap charges in Webster County
WEBSTER COUNTY, Mo. — A man from Seymour faces felony charges following a recent investigation from the Webster County Sheriff’s Office. According to online court dockets, Kevyn Lawrence Smith, born in 1979, is charged with second-degree felony rape and second-degree felony kidnapping in Webster County Circuit Court.
On Your Side: Banks in the Ozarks warning customers about elaborate scam
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Many of us keep a close watch on our bank accounts, but so do scammers. Their tactics to steal what’s yours are only getting more sophisticated. According to Arvest Bank officials, more than 3.5 billion people were scammed out of money last year. People are posing as your trusted bank represent

















