Reminder: Public meeting on new data center in Marshfield to be held Monday
MARSHFIELD, Mo. — A public meeting with the Webster County Commissioners will be held Monday, May 11, to discuss a controversial new data center that is being planned in Marshfield. The project, located on Rifle Range Road near the power substation north of the city, has nearby residents expressing concerns over pollut
Gigs in the Garden concert series continues at Springfield Botanical Gardens
Held at the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene Park, attendees were able to enjoy live local music. Sunday’s performance featured violinist Kirsten Weiss. A Mother’s Day-themed craft event for kids was also offered. Beer, wine and soft drinks were available for purchase. Volunteer Linda Chorice explained
Uphill Battle for Rain and Storm Chances
While we did have a little bit of wet weather for Mother’s Day, thankfully, it didn’t ruin too many plans. We started the day with sunshine, with only light sprinkles and scattered showers moving through to finish off the evening. As we wrap up this round of rain, it’s going to be very difficult for […]
ENDANGERED JUVENILE ADVISORY: Police searching for missing boy in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Police Department issued an Endangered Juvenile Advisory to locate a missing child. Romeo Linares, 11, is 4-foot-10, thin-built, with short black hair and a square hairline, and brown eyes. He was last seen on May 8 around 9 p.m., leaving his residence in the 900 block of N. Bro
Record-high beef prices create new opportunities for an old crime
2013 was a hard year to be a farmer in Missouri. Land was parched by drought, and, that summer, some farmers in Southwest Missouri started to notice some of their cattle had gone missing. Joann Pipkin and her husband, Jim, have owned Clearwater Farm, just outside Springfield, for the past...
Austco joins Mt. Vernon chamber
The Mt. Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new member on April 30 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the chamber office. Local tree trimming outfit Austco Tree Service was the feature of the day. Austco services commercial and residential properties and offers to service houses with tree damage, stump grinding a
MRN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Pizza Ranch
On this week’s Business Spotlight, brought to you by the Bank of Springfield, Crissie Caccamo heads to Pizza Ranch, 4830 Broadway, for a special on-location interview with owner and CEO Brandon Pratt. The two discuss why Quincy was selected for the newest Pizza Ranch location, the company’s faith and...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Plan to dodge rain drops for Mother’s Day
We’re starting the day with mostly cloudy to overcast skies across the Ozarks, with temperatures a bit below average. Highs today will reach the upper 60s to around 70.
Springfield police: Missing 11-year-old found
UPDATE 5:30 p.m.: Law enforcement has reported that the boy has been safely located. This story has been updated to remove personal information. Original story: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield police are requesting assistance in locating an 11-year-old who has been missing for a couple of days. According to an endangere
Branson Man Dies in Stone County Traffic Crash
Among the traffic crashes worked by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the Lakes Region last week was a fatality crash in Stone County. According to the report from Troop D, the crash occurred east of Kimberling City on DD Highway late in the morning on May 7 when a car slid into the opposite lane and collided with a

















