Two Central High seniors among four area winners of National Merit $2,500 scholarship
Four high school seniors from the Springfield area, including two from Central High School, have won $2,500 for college from the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. There were a total 40 winners from Missouri were among those selected from more than 15,000 finalists nationally. The majority were from the St....
Jury finds Nixa man guilty of killing wife in 2019
Todd Blankenship was found guilty of murdering his wife in July 2019 by a Platte County jury and is set for a sentencing hearing on July 2.
Summit in Springfield wants to raise awareness for a deadly drug
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Just 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be deadly, and one non-profit is hosting a two-day summit in Springfield to teach the community about the dangers and debunk myths about it for law enforcement. Only 2MG is hosting it at Evangel University. Over two days, people can...
Nine pounds of methamphetamine seized from a house in St. Robert, Mo.
KY3 Digital Extra: Arkansas requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments. Arkansas now requires its public schools to display the Ten Commandments. Public buildings must do it, too. The mandate is dividing Christians. KY3's Steve Grant and Little Rock Public Radio's Josie Lenora discuss the unknowns of...
Downtown Springfield says goodbye to Rusty Worley
SPRINGFIELD — Worley will step down from the role of Executive Director after 19 years of service with the Downtown Springfield Association. In a press release, the DSA says Worley “expressed a desire to move into the next chapter of his life and spend more time with his family.” It also states that he will […]
Throwback Thursday: Springfield Police officer throws first pitch after being shot
SPRINGFIELD — 10 years ago, Ozarks First covered Springfield Police Officer Aaron Pearson throwing out the first pitch at a Springfield Cardinals game. Check out this video above to see the emotional moment that gripped Springfield and all of Hammons Field. Pearson defied the odds of his recovery after being shot in...
Track and Field Bears Ready for MoState Twilight Event May 8
The Missouri State track and field team is gearing up to host the MoState Twilight event on May 8, as they prepare for the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championship. The event starts with throwing competitions at Parkview High School at 11:45 a.m., followed by field and track events at Betty and Bobby Allison...
Bass Pro Fishing Tips: See area lakes report; Rick & Mike try the new...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Check out the weekly fishing report courtesy of Mike Webb, Bass Pro Shops sponsored angler and Webb’s Guide Service owner. Wow! The smallmouth bass are on fire! Fish any small pocket 6-10 ft deep with a Bass Pro Teaser Tube (puke color) on a 1/8 ounce ball head with a 2/O hook. Keep that...
Healthy Homes for Seniors, down payment assistance are 2 programs offered by Restore SGF
Restore SGF encourages reinvestment in Springfield's historic neighborhoods by upgrading homes, connecting neighbors and strengthening the community. 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...
Jazz Aria blends opera and jazz at Gillioz Theatre event
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Ozarks Lyric Opera is collaborating with the Missouri Jazz Orchestra (MOJO) for a one-night event called Jazz Aria. The two groups will be performing beloved jazz standards with iconic opera arias and duets. The MOJO will be under the direction of Randy Hamm with multiple guest artists. This...
