Police: 2 drivers fire shots at each other in Springfield, hitting uninvolved vehicle
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Police are investigating an incident of shots being fired in Springfield following a dispute. The incident happened on Monday around 4 p.m. in the area of Chestnut and West Avenue. Police say two drivers fired several shots at each other. The shots hit a third, uninvolved vehicle.
Wrongly accused vet clinic speaks after threats following Kirk killing
The staff at Nixa's Gentle Care Animal Hospital are doing well after receiving multiple threats last week, which were intended for a different Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Oklahoma.
City Utilities celebrates Clean Energy Week with green initiatives
City Utilities is celebrating National Clean Energy Week by sharing its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, invest in cleaner technologies, and provide customers with incentives and rebates to save energy and money.
City of Strafford pauses plans for wastewater facility
STRAFFORD, Mo. — The City of Strafford has voted to “pause indefinitely” plans to build a wastewater treatment facility to the small town. “The Interim City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to pause indefinitely, all work associated with the city’s current planning, design...
FSL, Bear Battalion honor 9/11 victims with Plaster Stadium stair climb
On Thursday, Sept. 11, a luke-warm morning allowed a group of fraternities to come together to honor and remember the 9/11 Terror Attack. Tens of organizations were attending: a few fraternities and sororities, Marine Corps and MSU Bear Battalion cadets arrived before the event began. Lt. Col. P. Kyle Reeves,...
Springfield History Museum on the Square is offering Haunted History Tours
With fall approaching, there are autumn-related events already underway in Springfield. The History Museum on the Square is hosting walking and bus tours that go through some of downtown Springfield's landmarks. The tours will discuss the history and stories of these locations and the haunted tales surrounding them....
Springfield, MO – Weather Alert: Flash Flood Warning in Effect With Roads at Risk...
Texas, Mo. – Thunderstorms dropping more than 3 inches of rain sparked a flash flood warning Monday afternoon in east-central Texas County, raising concerns for drivers and residents in low-lying areas. According to the National Weather Service office in Springfield, radar detected storms producing between 2 and 3.5...
Strafford, Mo., Board of Aldermen unanimously votes to pause wastewater plant
STRAFFORD, Mo. (KY3) -The Strafford Board of Aldermen has scrapped plans to build a wastewater treatment plant. In 2021, the city applied for a state grant to start planning for the treatment plant. But neighbors fought the plan due to worries about the expense, staffing, and possible odors. Tonight, the...
Webster County family sues Roblox, claims online predator groomed their child
WEBSTER COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - A new lawsuit from a Webster County family claims a popular video game platform makes children easy prey for online predators. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, claims Roblox lures parents into believing its app is an appropriate place for children to play. Attorneys are suing the...
Lebanon police request aid to find teen missing in Springfield
LEBANON, Mo. — Lebanon police are currently searching for a 13-year-old girl after she left her residence on Sunday, September 14. According to the Lebanon Police Department’s social media post, Trinity Bates’ last known location was in Springfield on Monday, September 15. The department says she has brown hair and...