WATCH: Downtown Springfield shines with Christmas lights at annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting Holiday Show
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Mayor Jeff Schrag turns on the tree at the annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting Holiday Show in downtown Springfield. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
Law enforcement believes a false alarm triggered a school shooter alarm at a Spokane,...
SPOKANE, Mo. (KY3) - Law enforcement is investigating an incident that led to a large response on Friday at a Spokane School District school. It happened around 11 a.m. at the Spokane Little Owls Learning Center. Investigators say they received an alert of an active shooter alarm going off on phones. There are no...
EMS praises dad’s calmness in delivering baby at Buc-ee’s in Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – It’s no secret mothers do the heavy lifting during childbirth, but one father found himself taking instruction over the phone from EMS professionals to deliver his daughter at Buc-ee’s. A week after a Marshfield couple delivered their daughter in the parking lot of Buc-ee’s in Springfield, Mercy...
Dogs in Need: Could Your Home Be Their New Home in Fordland, MO?
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around fordland..
Busy fall in Greater Parkcrest
The Greater Parkcrest neighborhood enjoyed a beautiful autumn filled with community activities, starting with the Fall Festival at Horace Mann Elementary, where the association hosted a photo booth where families lined up for free fall portraits and candy. On Oct. 9, the GPNA organized a tree-planting ceremony at...
Missouri vs Oklahoma Prediction: Prove It Time for Both Teams
The Tigers need a big win, and the Sooners need to keep pushing for the CFP. Here’s the CFN Missouri vs Oklahoma preview and prediction.
Springfield’s Kristen Pattinson recognized by MoDNR
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — One of Springfield’s own was selected for a state department recognition this month. According to a news release from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR), Kristen Pattinson was named as MoDNR’s team member of the month for November 2025. Pattinson is an environmental program...
Nighttime Lane Closures on Southbound Kansas Expressway Bridge Over Route 60 Scheduled for November...
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will close the left and center lanes of the southbound Kansas Expressway (Missouri Route 13) bridge over U.S. Route 60 in Springfield at night. The closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on November 23, 24, and 25, 2025, for repair work.
Galloway Road is open — and we couldn’t be happier!
After months of cones, detours and the steady hum of progress — Galloway Road is officially open!. What a transformation! The brand-new roundabouts — one by Sequiota Park and another where Galloway meets Luster and connects to Primrose — are already keeping traffic flowing smoothly. It’s hard to believe how quickly...
Seeking Local Holiday Shopping Recommendations in Springfield
A recent discussion has emerged on social media, with users seeking recommendations for holiday shopping at small or local businesses in and around Springfield this year. The original poster expressed an interest in window shopping and admiring the holiday displays and decorations, while consciously deciding to...

















