Springfield City Utilities awarded $3 million grant to strengthen Springfield’s electric grid
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - City Utilities of Springfield has been awarded a $3 million grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) to help strengthen Springfield’s electric grid. The funding will be used to replace aging utility poles and transformers, with a focus on poles that...
Man who found body believed to be Taylor Stawny speaks out
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Coby Lawson sometimes will take walks along the James River, although he hadn’t done it recently. “I just got done with a job interview and was just kind of feeling a little off, trying to move during past week or so,” Lawson told Ozarks First. “Between an interview and trying to move, […]
Dickerson Park Zoo taking steps to keep animals cool ahead of heat
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Dickerson Park Zoo staff are preparing to keep animals cool as high temperatures push back into the 90s, with feels-like temperatures expected to approach or exceed 100° early next week. Zookeeper Tia Flippin said the measures are tried and true, though they vary by species.
1 seriously injured after stabbing in west Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A man is seriously injured after being stabbed in west Springfield Friday evening. According to the Springfield Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance report in the 3900 block of W. Billings St. just before 6 p.m. Once on scene, police found a man stabbed multiple times...
People Drive From All Over Missouri Just To Try The Famous Fried Chicken At...
There are two kinds of restaurants in this world: the ones that spend a fortune on marketing, and the ones that don’t need to. Rosie Jo’s Cafe in Ozark, Missouri falls firmly into the second category, and the line out front on any given afternoon will tell you everything you need to know.
Leigh’s Lost and Found: Lost Border Collie mix found with orange collar
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - our featured dog is a beautiful mix and animal control is surprised he’s still with them.. here’s leigh moody with more. there are several reasons why the shelter is sure this dog has an owner somewhere, including his good manners. Shelter coordinator Josh Doss...
Ramp closures on I-44 to cause delays in Springfield; MoDOT encouraging drivers to use...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The next phase of the Forward 44: Springfield Improvements Project is closing two ramps to allow MoDOT construction workers to repave them. Workers will work 24/7 this weekend to ensure this part of the project is completed before Monday morning traffic. “In that eastbound direction, they’ll...
CU to use grant to replace aging poles and transformers
City Utilities of Springfield will replace more than 500 aging utility poles and transformers over the next four years using a $3 million grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Missouri Has A Mexican Restaurant Where Big Flavor And Fair Prices Keep The Tables...
Big portions. Bold flavors. Fair prices. That is the formula that keeps the tables full at a Missouri Mexican restaurant that has earned a loyal following in Springfield. The salsa arrives warm and fresh, the chips keep coming, and the entrees are piled high with ingredients that taste like someone actually cares about
What are the ‘dog days’ of summer?
The article explains the astronomical origins of the "dog days of summer" and how seasonal lag causes temperatures in the Ozarks to peak during late July and early August.
