Springfield MO

LICKING, Mo. (KY3) -A Springfield man serving a murder sentence has died in an Ozarks prison Thursday afternoon. According to the Missouri Department of Corrections, Robert Collins died while serving a life sentence in the South Central Correctional Center in Licking, Mo. He was 65 years old. In Oct. 2025,...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — After several citations were issued earlier this month at a particular crosswalk on N. Glenstone earlier this month, officers will be back at that location next week to continue their enforcement operation. Officers will be back at the High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal on North Glensto

You know that feeling when you walk into a cafe and have to ask a dozen questions just to make sure you won’t get sick? That feeling doesn’t exist here . A Missouri cafe has built its menu around the idea that everyone should be able to order without worry.

The Missouri Department of Conservation estimates that over 1,000 black bears now live in Missouri, largely due to re-introduction efforts in Arkansas in the 1960s.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -The Better Business Bureau is issuing a warning about AI Generated Phone Calls. The FBI says Americans lost more than 893-million dollars last year to AI related scams..., like voice-cloning. “Unfortunately, it only takes about three to five seconds to clone someone’s voice. It can be done...

SPRINGFIELD–Since announcing decorated Olympic swimmer, Ryan Lochte, was joining the Missouri State Swimming and Diving coaching staff in May, there’s been a real appetite from the Ozarks community to meet one of the most accomplished swimmers in the sport’s history. Thursday afternoon, their wish was granted. From 1-2

WILLARD, Mo. (KY3) -A local advocacy group is calling on the city of Willard to remove 19 Flock cameras as a contract renewal deadline approaches. The cameras, made by Flock Safety, capture license plate numbers, vehicle models, descriptions, and unique details such as damage or bumper stickers as vehicles pass by.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Springfield Restaurant Week begins Friday and runs through July 19, featuring more than a dozen local restaurants and a charitable giving component tied to each meal. The Missouri Restaurant Association (MRA) is hosting the inaugural event, which spans 9 days and includes exclusive menus, featur

Mt. Vernon’s Fourth of July celebration Red, White and Boom! shined bigger than ever this year as turnout soared above expectations despite setbacks in the pyrotechnics department and incredible heat. According to Dora Richmond, chair of the Red, White and Boom committee, turnout was at record highs, with an...

Animal rescue organizations in Springfield have seen an increase in lost pets following the Fourth of July due to fireworks, and encourage pet owners to keep microchip information up to date and keep animals safely indoors during fireworks displays.