Springfield groups react to Dolly Parton’s passing
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The recent passing of Dolly Parton took some local groups in Springfield by surprise. “It was shock,” said Tony Matteo with Real Country 101.3. “We thought we had a lot of years left with Dolly, with her music, and with all that she brings to the world. So, I don’t think anybody […]
2028 Olympic Torch may come through Springfield
The Springfield City Council is considering an ordinance that would allow the city to host the 2028 Olympic torch relay as a partner city for the Los Angeles Games.
Volunteer Ozarks: Safe Haven Now Food Pantry looking for volunteers
A Webster County food bank is looking for volunteers as it grows. The Safe Haven Now Food Pantry and Thrift Store has locations in Fordland and Rogersville. KY3’s Tyler Wayne and the organization’s regional director, Chris Oldham, discuss the food pantry volunteer opportunities.
Handle with Care allows teachers to know when a student might need more attention
Nixa Public Schools and the Nixa Police Department are working together to help kids who might have experienced trauma. Through a statewide program, if law enforcement encounters a child during a call, the child’s name and three words “Handle with Care” are sent to the child’s school before the first bell rings the nex
Springfield Cardinals announce name change coming soon
The Springfield will remain. But the Springfield Cardinals announced on Tuesday that it will drop the Cardinals.
Republic High School students get a special welcome back for the first day of...
REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) - Tuesday, August 25 is the first day of school for 62 districts across the Ozarks. At Republic High School, students are going to be welcomed back in a special way. It’s been a tradition for a few years now for residents at The Township Senior Living...
Leigh’s Lost and Found Digital Extra: Southwest Missouri Humane Society’s new calendar featuring area...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Southwest Missouri Humane Society is making a new calendar for 2027. And it could include your dog. KY3’s Leigh Moody explains. To learn more about the Southwest Missouri Humane Society, click here. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]. Please include the...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Sunshine and Heat Take Over Ahead of Midweek Storm Chances
A beautiful day is underway with abundant sunshine and warmer temperatures than Monday. Afternoon highs will climb into the mid-80s around Edgar Springs and the lower 90s in far western Missouri and Arkansas, putting Springfield and Harrison right around 90°.
Warmer today, chance of rain & storms tomorrow
Scattered rain provided some relief to Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas before warm temperatures and potential thunderstorms arrive Wednesday, followed by clear skies Thursday and Friday and a return to heat over the weekend.
Springfield Public Schools welcomes back 24,000 students with new middle schools and classroom upgrades
Springfield Public Schools kicked off the new academic year with more than 24,000 students and 3,400 staff members returning to classrooms, highlighted by the opening of two new middle schools made possible by a 2023 bond initiative.

















