Battlefield, Mo., city administrator announces resignation
BATTLEFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The city of Battlefield announced Tommy VanHorn will resign from his position as city administrator, effective November 11. The city will announce an interim replacement as soon as one is available, then it can proceed to find a long-term replacement in the not-so-distant future. During his...
Ozarks Life: Jack Buck’s inspiration leads to a new movie
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - There’s a new movie in theaters telling the inspiring story of a man who, in his darkest days as a nine-year-old, was given a purpose from a giant in our Ozarks Life. Jack Buck is the soundtrack to so many great memories. For decades, his...
Angela Luna gets trapped in the Dungeons of Doom
Ozarks First morning anchor Angela Luna visits the Dungeons of Doom in Springfield for the scariest autobiography series, The Haunted Highlight, which airs every Friday in October on OzarksFirst.com.
Meet Sam from SWH
Sam is currently available at the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri! Check out the interview above for more information, and go to their website to see upcoming events and adoption specials!
Springfield, Mo., man drowns in Stockton Lake
One person was pronounced dead after a drowning incident in Cedar County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported that a 67-year-old Springfield, Mo., man was at Stockton State Park marina. At 9:03 a.m. on Tuesday, the man's body was found floating on top of the water beneath a dock.
Springfield City Council member, elected in April, talks about acclimating to the new role
Our weekly program, Making Democracy Work, is a collaboration between KSMU Radio and the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri. It's hosted and produced by volunteers from the LWV, and it airs each Monday morning at 9:45 on KSMU. In this episode of our local program Making Democracy Work,...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Halloween decorations pose hidden dangers to wildlife
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Halloween transforms neighborhoods into spooktacular displays, but it could create impacts for wildlife. Dr. Philip Brown, a veterinarian at the Animal Care Center, notes that Halloween lights placed in animal pathways can create hazardous situations. “But if you caught a loop around a leg,...
The Massive Thrift Store In Missouri Where You Can Build A New Wardrobe For...
Imagine walking into a store where designer labels don’t come with panic-inducing price tags, where your fashion dreams and bank account can peacefully coexist. Welcome to Uptown Cheapskate in Springfield, Missouri – the thrift store that’s revolutionizing secondhand shopping one fabulous find at a time. Let’s face...
Hotel of Terror continues operation amid property acquisition dispute
Amid lengthy property acquisition negotiations, Springfield's most notorious haunted house, Hotel of Terror, is open for patrons ready to be spooked!. In 1978, the Mathis family opened Hotel of Terror in downtown Springfield. The haunt’s first October offered a 5 to 10 minute experience with two floors to see.
Monett Police Officer involved in crash
MONETT, Mo. (KOAM) — About 5:30 p.m. Tuesday a Monett Police Officer was involved in a motor vehicle crash 13th and Cleveland Ave.
