Donors invited to Bleed Red Blood Drive in Joplin, Springfield
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) -- Four-State blood donors have a chance to win tickets to a Springfield Cardinals game at the Bleed Red Blood Drive on July 31.
Beat the clinic rush: Health experts urge parents to start back-to-school prep now
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — With the start of the school year roughly a month away, local health experts and pediatricians are urging parents to schedule physicals and vaccinations early to avoid late-summer clinic rushes. Health professionals emphasize that the weeks leading up to the first bell are critical for establishing h
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, July 20-24
Springfield and Republic restaurant health inspections conducted between July 20 and July 25 identified various priority and nonpriority violations ranging from improper food temperatures to sanitation issues.
Springfield Police arrest 4, including 3 juveniles, after assault at Fassnight Park
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) -Police arrested four people after an assault took place at Fassnight Park. According to Springfield Police, officers responded to a large disturbance at the park Sunday evening. Once on scene, they found a man on the ground with injuries from an assault. Officers said they...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Very hot & humid weather continues Monday
Meteorologist Nick Kelly breaks down the hot & humid numbers to kick off this workweek, when we'll get a break from the worst of the heat & when rain chances should return to the Ozarks.
2026 Ozark Empire Fair: What you need to know
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Summer’s Biggest Party returns to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. The 2026 Ozark Empire Fair begins Thursday, July 30. It runs through August 8. This is the 90th fair. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s fun. Parking and Admission:. The Midway:
Springfield, MO Launches New Renewable Natural Gas Development Initiative at Landfill and Wastewater Facility
The City of Springfield, MO has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified private-sector partners to develop Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) production facilities at two City-owned locations: the Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill and the Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant. The initiative is part of the City’s lon
MoDOT holds public meetings for Route 60 projects
(KODE/KSNF) — The Missouri Department of Transportation is giving residents an early look at future improvements to Route 60 in Barry and Lawrence Counties. MODOT will hold an in-person public meeting Tuesday, August 4, from 4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the Aurora Recreation Center. Residents can also find a virtual meeti
Aurora rural firefighters face intense week of emergencies
The Aurora Rural Fire Protection District responded to multiple structure and vehicle fires while conducting various training exercises during a week of extreme heat in southwest Missouri.
Springfield Yellow Cab Co. says proposed bill could put them at a disadvantage
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Springfield City Council will decide Monday on a proposed change to the city’s Vehicle for Hire code. The change could require taxi companies to undergo twice as many inspections while eliminating the fees associated with those checks. The proposal comes about a year after...

















