Former Springfield mayor 1 of 3 SPS Hall of Fame inductees
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - During a luncheon at noon on Thursday, Oct. 16, Springfield Public Schools will honor three outstanding graduates by inducting them into the 2025 Hall of Fame. This is the 16th year SPS has honored alumni who have achieved success in their profession, contributed to their community,...
Mercy teams up with Missouri State University celebrating Care Clinic 10th anniversary
Mercy and Missouri State University are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the MSU Care Clinic, which has provided services to over 33,000 uninsured patients since its opening.
Darrell is our Good Neighbor
I had the pleasure of going to the home of Darrell Hastings after school this past Wednesday with Shannon Walker of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. As a co-sponsor of Good Neighbor Week, it was an honor to tag along to represent Youth Empowerment Project and the Aurora Houn’ Dawg Alumni & Outreach Center.
Heartland virus case confirmed in Greene County this summer
A person in Greene County, Missouri was infected with the rare Heartland virus this summer, which is transmitted by the Lone Star tick and can cause fever, fatigue, headache, nausea, diarrhea, and muscle or joint pain.
Comedy club owner responds, as Blue Room complaints grow
The Blue Room Comedy Club in Springfield, Missouri has been receiving backlash on social media for canceling shows, not paying talent, and not providing refunds, prompting the Better Business Bureau to issue a pattern of complaint letter and the owner to apologize and promise to make things right.
Historic Route 66 building demolished in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A historic building along Route 66 has been demolished after the city granted the owner of the Rancho Court Motel a demolition permit. The city declared the building at 1544 East Kearney a nuisance as part of the demolition permit process. The structure was one of the last remaining examples...
Greene County deputies give update on bodies found in Springfield home
Greene County deputies provided more details on the two bodies that were found inside a north Springfield home Sunday afternoon.
C-Street thriller returns to haunt Springfield Saturday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Queen City’s favorite Halloween parade is set to return this Saturday. Now in its 16th year, Thriller on C-Street will bring six blocks of spooky performances to the Commercial Street Historic District. The event will begin around 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, with organizers aiming to start the...
We the People: The history behind Springfield’s “The Moxie”
KY3's Emily Pritchard pulls back the curtain on the history behind Springfield's "The Moxie" theater.
‘Soaped’ fountains causing lingering problems in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Fountains across the city of Springfield were being vandalized over the weekend. “What may seem like a fun prank actually does have consequences,” said Springfield Public Works principal engineer Tom Dancey. The fountain on the square was seen filled with soap, creating a mess of bubbles downtown...

















