ON YOUR SIDE DIGITAL EXTRA: Halloween hazards
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you have little ghosts and goblins in your home this Halloween, take extra precautions to keep them safe. On Your Side’s Ashley Reynolds shares these reminders for Halloween. Call the Missouri Poison Center number at (1-800-222-1222); consider putting it on your fridge for easy...
Local craft breweries face financial pressures as some close across the state
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Local craft brewery owners say they’re navigating significant financial challenges while adapting to consumer preferences. Some establishments are struggling to maintain profitability despite their popularity as community gathering spaces. Breweries in Kansas City, such as Boho Brewing and...
KY3 programming not airing on YouTube TV, Hulu, & Peacock
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you subscribe to YouTube TV, Hulu, and Peacock, you will not be able to see KY3 programming on the NBC channel for the next few days. KY3 is working with NBC to fix a technical issue related to the outage. Engineers hope to have the issue resolved by the end of the week.
Missouri driver killed in Lawrence County truck crash
A 33-year-old driver from Wentworth, Missouri, was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Lawrence County on Monday, Oct. 13, when his truck overturned after striking a fence and tree.
Former Taney County Health Department Official Sentenced for Stealing Money
The former Chief Operating and Financial Officer for the Taney County Health Department will be spending four and a half years in Federal Prison after admitting to stealing money from the department. According to federal court documents recapped by the Branson Tri-Lakes News, Hugo Ricardo Huacuz received his sentence...
Pickup overturns killing Wentworth man west of Freistatt
A 33-year-old Wentworth man died Monday night, October 13, 2025, in a single-vehicle crash on Lawrence County Route 1060 about three miles west of Freistatt, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 8:45 p.m. when a northbound 2018 Chevrolet Silverado traveled off the...
Major upgrades planned for Springfield’s McDaniel Park
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A new pavilion and other items have been announced for improvements to McDaniel Park in Springfield. According to a Springfield-Greene County Park Board press release, the board has entered an agreement for a $1 million donation with the Hatch Foundation for Phase 2 of McDaniel Park improvements...
First responders say to be safe when exercising, commuting, as daylight hours shorten
AROUND THE OZARKS (KY3) - With the nice weather in the forecast, people are still going to be outside running, walking, and riding bicycles. However, as we move closer to winter, the daylight hours will come at a premium. Ron Campbell, an avid amateur photographer, is a frequent visitor to...
Springfield Police is expanding its cold case unit
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Police Department is taking a fresh look at cold cases. The department received money last year to start a designated cold case unit. Now, it’s working to add another investigator to handle the workload. “I have hope. I still do. I hope that...
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Oct. 6-10
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Here are last week’s restaurant health inspections. APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR – CITY View History. 10/3/2025 4:10:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0. ATRIUM BAKERY, COX SOUTH – CITY View History. 3801...
