Diamond man indicted for possessing firearms after felony convictions
A 40-year-old man from Diamond, Missouri, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts of illegal firearm possession following prior felony convictions. Jason A. Duncan was formally charged in Springfield, Missouri, with three separate counts of being a felon in possession of firearms. The indictment,...
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, June 16-20
Restaurants in Springfield, Missouri, were inspected and found to be in compliance with food safety regulations, with some minor violations noted.
16-year-old boy dead in jet ski crash on Table Rock Lake
Top Stories: WKYT News at 11 PM (6/22/2025) Top Stories: WKYT News at 11 PM (6/22/2025) Incoming heat wave will bring the hottest temperatures we seen so far this year. A person is in custody following reported shootings and a related car crash in the Goretown community of unincorporated Horry County.
Kehoe seeks federal disaster aid for storm damage in southwest Missouri
Gov. Mike Kehoe is requesting federal assistance following two separate spring storm systems affecting eight counties in southwest Missouri. One request seeks a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Declaration for Greene, Lawrence, and Newton counties. The other seeks a federal major disaster declaration...
Walnut Grove, Mo., community turns out for fundraiser to help local firefighter
WALNUT GROVE, Mo. (KY3) -The Walnut Grove Fire Protection District held a picnic and silent auction to raise money for one of its firefighters Sunday. Matt Sackett began volunteering with the protection district as a junior in high school. At 36 years old, Sackett suffered two strokes, which made him...
Heat index to reach triple digits, no relief in sight
If you’re not a fan of the heat, I’ve got some bad news—there’s no immediate sign of this heat wave easing up. We’ve already seen back-to-back days with highs in the 90s, and even more are on the way. Sunday’s forecast is similar to Saturday’s: sunny, humid, and hot. Morning temperatures will start in the […]
Summer heatwave to persist with near 100° heat index
Unfortunately, the heat isn’t going anywhere this week. Daily high temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s, with heat index values flirting with the triple digits. While the week will be uncomfortably warm, we’ll thankfully avoid extreme heat. Saturated soils and lush vegetation are helping to keep summer...
BBB warns of emergency scams using AI voice clones
Scammers are upgrading old tricks with new technology.
Police identify victim in Sunday morning shooting in Springfield, suspect on the run
Incoming heat wave will bring the hottest temperatures we seen so far this year. A person is in custody following reported shootings and a related car crash in the Goretown community of unincorporated Horry County. A Georgetown County Church spent part of Saturday demonstrating how they’re helping folks in the...
Springfield Police investigating two overnight shootings Sunday – clipped version
Missouri Gov. Kehoe requests federal disaster declarations for 2 storms in southwest Missouri. Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe requested two federal disaster declarations for two storm systems that caused severe damage in southwest Missouri Saturday. FIRST ALERT WEATHER: The hot an humid pattern continues. Updated: 7...
