Juvenile arrested after midday shooting in north Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Shots were heard ringing out in north Springfield during lunchtime on Monday, Oct. 13. Springfield police say they responded to a shots-fired call near Kearney and Franklin just after 1 p.m. They tell Ozarks First the juvenile suspect drove away from the scene but was arrested less than an hour...
Restaurant, retail space to soon open at the long-abandoned Springfield Flour Mill
After years of work, a project to turn a piece of Springfield history into a thriving part of the city is nearly complete.
Leigh’s Lost and Found: Who helped find and trap a pet cat lost on...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s always a bad moment when you realize your pet is missing but for one cat owner, the timing was particularly bad. Sassy the cat took off on the very day her owner was moving them from Springfield to Texas. So the owner had to rely on the kindness of strangers to help get her kitty back.
Peacocks finish weekend with loss to Drury
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Upper Iowa women's soccer (3-7-2, 1-6-1 GLVC) fell to Drury (Mo.) (6-2-3, 5-1-3 GLVC) on Sunday, 2-0. The Panthers controlled the game and outshot the Peacocks, 19-2. Jessica Ancheta had UIU's only shot on goal in the game. Freshman Rhea Buchanan had a first-half shot as well. Buchanan, Stephany...
Springfield Forecast: Spotty Rain North of I-44 Before Sunshine Returns Tuesday
Springfield, MO – The US National Weather Service Springfield reports that isolated to scattered rain showers will continue through Monday morning, mainly along and northwest of Interstate 44, before clearing skies bring a warmer, drier stretch for the rest of the week. Rainfall totals will remain light—generally...
The sounds and smells of fall
It is officially October and fall is here. We are still enjoying okra and peppers in the garden. Some of my lettuce went to seed this spring and is coming back in full force. We had our biggest, sweet potato harvest to date this month. We have decided they are the ugliest things in the garden but one of the most...
Soggy start to an otherwise warm week
A band of light showers is expected to break the warm, summer-like pattern on Monday, with temperatures quickly bouncing back to toasty levels before a cold front arrives on the weekend.
Event Recap: Truckin’ 4 Shriners Night at Springfield Raceway
Springfield Raceway, in Springfield, Missouri played proud host to Truckin’ 4 Shriners night at the races this past Saturday night, October 11th, 2025. This weekend featured a massive truck show at the Springfield Raceway, which was labeled as free for all who have obtained a Class A CDL. There was also $1,000 to win...
Springfield looking to fill Board of Public Utilities vacancy
The City of Springfield is accepting applications for a vacant position on the Board of Public Utilities until October 22, with interviews taking place on October 27.
Stories of Strength and Culture: Hispanic Heritage Month
Ozarks First is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing stories of local people, traditions, and experiences that shape the Ozarks communities.
