Individuals lending time to help search for missing mother Taylor Stawny
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — As the search for 40-year-old Taylor Stawny continues after more than two weeks, first responder crews are getting some assistance from locals wanting to help. Dale Doolittle and Daryl Simon say they began floating the James River in an effort to help searchers. “I was going to work yesterday morning
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, June 22-26
Health code violations were found at 39 restaurants in Springfield, MO, including improper food storage, lack of sanitizer, and uncleanliness, resulting in education and corrective action being taken.
Three Injured, Two Airlifted After Highway 54 Crash
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — Three people were seriously hurt Monday night after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 54 near Route W. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a 39-year-old woman from Springfield, Mo., was driving a Jeep Wrangler around 10:15 p.m., June 29, when it crossed the center of the road and hit a Nis
Police to increase enforcement at Glenstone HAWK signal following six pedestrian deaths
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Police Department is conducting increased crosswalk enforcement this week at the High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal location on north Glenstone Avenue, just north of Kearney Street. This comes as six pedestrian deaths have been reported this year. Lieutenant Steve Schwin
Footage shows 2 dogs thrown over fence, dumped in dog daycare yard in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A couple was caught on camera dumping two dogs at a doggy daycare center in Springfield. According to the Bark Yard, the couple was seen throwing two dogs over a fence and into the daycare’s yard on Sunday morning. They left a piece of cardboard with...
New YMCA opens
After months of renovation, the Plover YMCA is open for business. A packed crowd showed up Monday, eager to try out the new facility.
Springfield residents react to city council pause regarding data center
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — City Council approved a moratorium on Monday, June 29, to put a 120-day delay on a decision regarding data center development. Residents in Springfield voiced their satisfaction with the decision. Derrick Durbin said, “I think that’s a good thing for the community. There is a lot that goes into these
Springfield’s Midtown Fourth of July parade returning for 35th year
The Midtown Neighborhood Association will host its 35th annual Old-Fashioned 4th of July parade and celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 4, according to a community announcement. The theme for this year's event is "250 Years Young: Celebrating the Birth of the USA." The parade will feature a variety of entries, i
Bass Fishing Hall of Fame awards $24,000 in fishery management scholarships
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – For the fourth consecutive year, the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame (BFHOF) has awarded scholarships through its Fishery Management Scholarship Program. Designed to support and encourage high school and college bass anglers pursuing careers in fisheries and natural resource management, the program reflect
Springfield organizations say LGBTQIA+ support is needed beyond Pride Month
As Pride Month comes to a close, two Springfield organizations say the work of supporting LGBTQIA+ communities does not stop when June ends.

















