Man describes memorable bear encounter near his Ozark home
A black bear was spotted near Highway 65 in Ozark, Missouri, and the Missouri Department of Conservation advises people to avoid feeding or approaching bears, secure food and trash bins, and report sightings to the MDC.
Springfield rental inspection pilot targets West Central landlords
Springfield landlords with rental properties in the West Central neighborhood must register those units by July 31 or face potential fines and enforcement actions. The requirement is part of a pilot rental inspection program overseen by the city’s Building Development Services Department, according to a community annou
Missouri Bank to Shut 9 Locations, Lay Off 66 Workers
A Missouri bank is closing 9 branches that will impact 66 workers including many at their Missouri headquarters.
Springfield schools enter final stretch of Prop S construction, two new middle schools open...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield Public Schools is entering one of the final major stretches of construction funded by Proposition S, the bond measure voters approved in 2023 to pay for school construction, safety upgrades and storm shelters across the district. The next phase includes three major projects: Bissett
SPS breaks ground for Bissett Elementary renovation, expansion
A school on the northwest side of Springfield is getting a makeover. Bissett Elementary, located in the 3000 block of W. Calhoun, was built in 1950. A groundbreaking for the renovation and expansion was held Tuesday. It wasn’t included in Proposition S, the bond issue approved by voters for major...
Ecowaste Solutions Acquires Bilyeu Disposal
Ecowaste Solutions, a regional waste and recycling company operating across 10 states, announced the acquisition of Bilyeu Disposal, a locally owned trash service based in Chadwick, Missouri, in the Ozarks southeast of Springfield. The acquisition is a direct tuck-in to Ecowaste’s existing Springfield, Missouri operati
A decade in the making: Funding secured for major Route MM improvement project
REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) - A massive road project on Route MM is finally funded after 10 years and 10 rejections. The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $23.5 million to the City of Republic, Ozarks Transportation Organization (OTO), MoDOT, and Greene County for the Route MM widening project. Construction on this...
First Alert Days continue as temperatures expected to top 115
There are two more First Alert Days for extreme heat. There is a slight chance of rain from Sunday into Monday.
We the People: Creator’s daughter of “Ozark Jubilee” shares magic of the Springfield show
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3’s Emily Pritchard shares her extended conversation with “Ozark Jubilee” creator Si Siman’s daughter, Jaynie Chowning. She gives a behind the scenes look behind the national hillbilly variety show from the 1950’s. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]....
DIGITAL EXTRA: Leigh’s Lost and Found-the search for a lost dog that needs daily...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Holly has been missing from the Benton Avenue area in Springfield since June 20th. She needs medication to control seizures and her owner is desperate to get her back. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]. Please include the article info in the subject...
