Evangel to host Branson International Film Festival for independent Christian storytellers
Evangel University will host the Branson International Film Festival in early August, just as students are returning to campus. The 9th annual BransonIFF is a faith-based celebration of independent storytelling. The event is family friendly and the films are free of nudity, profanity and sexual content. Film...
Springfield woman charged for a deadly crash involving a motorcycle
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office filed three felony charges against the driver of an SUV for a deadly crash in May 2024. Larissa Stewart of Springfield is charged with two counts of DWI, one of which is for causing the death of another person. She is also charged with third-degree assault.
Ozarks Life: Springfield motel revitalizing Route 66 history
Man charged in crime spree that started near Springfield and ended in Camdenton, Mo. A man from Huntsville, Missouri, is charged with several felonies in Camden and Dallas Counties. Springfield woman charged for a deadly crash involving a motorcycle. Updated: 2 hours ago. The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office filed...
Man charged in crime spree that started near Springfield and ended in Camdenton, Mo.
BUFFALO AND CAMDENTON, Mo. (KY3) -A man from Huntsville, Missouri, is charged with several felonies in Camden and Dallas Counties. Court records show a Dallas County Sheriff’s Deputy was called to Melton’s on State Highway 64 north of Buffalo on Wednesday for a report of a stolen pickup truck. While at the store,...
Victim of stolen vehicle in Springfield faces hefty towing bill
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A woman who had her car stolen from her home in Springfield is now stuck with an expensive towing bill. Misty Paez and her family moved to Springfield earlier this month. On Monday, the family noticed their car was missing from the driveway. After filing a police report with the Springfield...
Area leaders urge the governor to sign legislation funding the MO Community Child Care...
Community leaders in Springfield are asking Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe to sign a bill that would approve funding for the Missouri Community Child Care Exchange. Advocates of the idea say it would help ensure that working families have access to affordable, high quality child care through cost-sharing coordinated at...
Bass Pro Fishing Tips: Get up early for exciting top-water action; area lakes report
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The weekly fishing report is courtesy of Mike Webb, Bass Pro Shops-sponsored angler and owner of Webb’s Guide Service. Wow! Really high water still. Use a topwater bait early around main lake points, then follow the shade as long as possible as the sun rises higher. Then use a small 4-inch...
Phase two of Kansas Expressway extension project expected to be done in September
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - The long-awaited Kansas Expressway extension project is expected to be done by the end of September. Greene County Highway Department Assistant Administrator Mark Webb said the long-anticipated wait is almost over. “The contractor is placing the base asphalt right now, as you can see, it’s...
Crash involving semi-truck causes backup on I-44
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — A crash on eastbound I-44 near Halltown held traffic to a standstill for a couple of hours Thursday morning. MoDOT said the accident occurred at around 6:20 a.m. near mile marker 57, causing eastbound I-44 to briefly close. According to Sgt. Mike McClure with the Missouri State Highway Patrol,...
Local counties and towns differ in firework restrictions
Fire and police departments are reminding residents of the rules and restrictions on where and when fireworks can be set off, with Rogersville and other towns in Greene County allowing fireworks on the Fourth of July and Republic, Strafford and other towns allowing them at any time.