Top construction projects to watch in 2026
SPRINGFIELD, MO – When it comes to construction across the Ozarks, 2025 turned out to be a busy year. While several big projects wrapped up, others are continuing into the new year. Many others are set to begin. We’ve compiled a list of the top six construction projects to watch in 2026. New Target Store […]
Jordan Valley Community Health Center announces rebranding
Jordan Valley Health has unveiled a new name, logo and tagline to better reflect their services of combining healthcare and community support, with the mission of improving the community's health through access and relationships.
MoDOT announces nighttime lane closures on I-44, US-65 & Highway 13
MoDOT has announced nighttime lane and ramp closures in Springfield from Jan. 12 to Jan. 16 for truss sign inspections, and drivers are advised to find alternate routes as no detours will be planned.
Updates on boil advisories & orders in 3 Ozarks cities
Nick Kelly reports on why the city of Seymour is now under a boil advisory and checks in on 2 other boil advisories/orders in the Ozarks.
City of Springfield to begin work on Scenic Avenue bridge
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Scenic Avenue Bridge over Wilson’s Creek, between Sunshine Street and Bennett Street, will be closed as work begins for bridge replacement and improvements on Tuesday, Jan. 20. According to the City of Springfield, the aging bridge structure will be replaced for safety and better stormwater...
‘My daughter was somebody special’; Mother reacts to charges in 2022 shooting death
After several years of waiting, a break in the case of Mackenzie Lashley-Childers and Deundrea Woods' murder came when a Greene County Grand Jury indicted Walter Antwine Moore for both murders, as well as other charges, giving Jariee Lashley-Childers some answers and hope for justice.
Catch-a-Crook: Nixa police seek public help in car break-in investigation
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - The Nixa Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in car break-ins that occurred last month. Police said the incidents happened on December 7 between midnight and 2 a.m. The suspect was spotted on foot in several areas throughout the city.
UPDATE: Missing Springfield teen found safe
UPDATE: The missing girl has been safely located. We will be removing her name and photo for privacy reasons. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — An 18-year-old girl has been reported missing in Springfield on Tuesday, Jan. 6. According to a Springfield Police Department (SPD) social media post, she was last seen at the Excel Center...
700-acre Math Branch Fire, 70% contained in Mark Twain Forest
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — Work continues within the 700-acre Math Branch Fire , in the Swan Creek Area SE of Springfield, Mo.
Springfield city leaders aim get lodging tax increase back in front of voters this...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The future of a new Springfield convention center is still being considered. Last November, voters shot down a 3-percent hotel-motel tax increase. Now, the city is hoping to provide the information needed to present the issue again to voters on the April ballot. “I think it...

















