Drunk driver running from cops slams into deputy sheriff and wife head-on — killing...
A deputy sheriff in Missouri on a car ride with his wife and infant grandchild was nailed by a drunk driver evading police — killing the cop and his spouse, while the infant suffered serious injuries. The post Drunk driver running from cops slams into deputy sheriff and wife head-on — killing them both — while they...
I-44 in Springfield will be closed while crews demo Melville Rd. bridge
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - More traffic headaches for drivers coming soon. Another project on I-44 in Springfield is set to start next week. It will close down all lanes of the interstate for a few days. “I know it needs to be done. I know the bridge. There’s potholes every...
Boater drowns at Lake of the Ozarks
Chef Nicole shares the recipe. Police investigate deadly crash involving a pedestrian in West Plains, Mo. A man from West Plains died after he was hit by a car Tuesday night. KY3 Digital Extra: Experts warn of bankruptcies, suicides after Missouri's sports betting goes into effect. Updated: 3 hours ago.
‘Celebrate family’: family-owned fireworks shop talks tents, tariffs and importance of July 4
OZARK, Mo. — As the Fourth of July is just around the corner, fireworks vendors are preparing for the busiest time of the year. Ozarks First recently spoke with Jason Neeley, owner of family-owned Backyard Pyro, who says the week of July 4 is the busiest time for their business. “Whatever you do on the second […]
The first Fourth of July with Blair’s Law in effect approaches
Fact Finders: Will homeowners insurance cover losses from counterfeit money?. Garage sales are just a part of life in the Ozarks. But they can also be a target for bad guys trying to offload counterfeit cash. ‘It’s the same as coals in our barbeque’: don’t get caught with bill after...
Arvest Bank raises money for food pantries in Million Meals campaign
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Arvest Bank raised over $616,000 during their 15th annual Million Meals campaign that will support organizations in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas. According to an Arvest Bank press release, the bank raised over $27,745.71 to benefit Ozarks Food Harvest and $7,950 for five nonprofit...
Nixa woman dies in motorcycle crash in Stone County
A 51-year-old woman from Nixa died in a motorcycle crash on U.S. Route 160 near Reeds Spring, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Keeping medications cold, 1,000 customers remain without power
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Days after the storm on June 29, some residents are still feeling the impact, with roughly 1,000 customers still without power. The Pugh family has been without power since Sunday afternoon. In the mix of it all, three people in their household have prescriptions they are trying to keep cold in a […]
Garden Spot: Pickin’ Cucumbers
‘It’s the same as coals in our barbeque’: don’t get caught with bill after throwing away fireworks. Springfield Environmental Services is reminding everyone to be careful about how you dispose of your fireworks. If not you could be on the hook to pay for replacement trash bins.
‘Really scary’: Witnesses describe crash scene that left deputy and wife dead
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo. — On Monday, June 30, Christian County Deputy Mike Adams and his wife Ashley were killed in a head-on collision by a driver who ran from law enforcement. Adam’s 4-month-old grandchild was also in the vehicle but survived. The child is still in the hospital, but their condition is said to be […]
