Sertoma Duck Race Festival returns to Ozark with hot air balloons, carnival and duck...
Thousands of people are expected to attend the Sertoma Duck Race Festival at Finley River Park this weekend, featuring carnival rides, live entertainment, fireworks, food vendors, and the annual duck race, with proceeds going to local children's charities.
Springfield motorcyclist dies in two-vehicle crash, other driver arrested on suspicion of DWI
A motorcycle and car crash in Springfield, MO resulted in one death and one injury, with the driver of the car now in jail on suspicion of DWI causing the death of another.
A 72-ounce-steak-eating contest happens in Springfield this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - This weekend, the Route 66 Centennial Caravan will bring the Big Texan-inspired challenge to the birthplace of Route 66. On Saturday, June 20, the live steak-eating contest will be heating up at the Western Rail Haven from 5-7 p.m. It challenges one person to go head-to-head...
Heartworm concerns for Ozarks pet owners after heavy rain
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - After weeks of heavy rain across the Ozarks, veterinarians say standing water can create prime conditions for mosquitoes. For pet owners, a mosquito problem can become a heartworm problem. If you’ve got water sitting in a flower pot, a bucket, or even a low spot in...
Andy’s plans new headquarters, seeks city incentive
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Andy’s Frozen Custard is requesting support from the city in constructing a new national headquarters campus on the city’s east side. At its upcoming regular meeting on Monday, June 22, city council members will consider a bill to issue $32-million dollars in Industrial Revenue Bonds to pay for the co
Former Plaza Towers owner sentenced on federal tax fraud, gun charges
Marco Denis, former owner of Plaza Towers, was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for tax fraud and illegal possession of a firearm, and will face further charges in state court in August.
Springfield events in celebrating Juneteenth
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — NAACP Springfield is set for events over the weekend to celebrate Juneteenth. The organization has reported on social media that on Friday, June 19, a Springfield Juneteenth Concert will be held featuring Trina. The concert is said to start at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. on Friday at the […]
Restaurant inspection finds pest problems in Springfield kitchen
A Springfield kitchen will need to be re-inspected after a June 11 visit found mouse droppings in cabinets and insufficient pest bait stations, according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department report . Charley's Philly Cheese Steak, 2825 S. Glenstone Ave., had mouse feces in cabinets under the cash register
Sertoma Duck Race Festival begins in Ozark, Mo.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Sertoma Duck Race Festival in Ozark began Thursday with a carnival at Finley River Park. The weekend includes events for the whole family. Friday will feature a food truck park, a hot air balloon glow, and a craft fair. A Duck Waddle 5K will take place Saturday morning, followed by the rubb
KY3 Digital Extra: Lake of the Ozarks treatment center facing dozens of lawsuits for...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP/KY3) - A residential treatment center in Missouri advertises to adoptive parents that it can help heal struggling children. Calo Programs is part of the so-called troubled teen industry that has been quietly institutionalizing adopted children at extraordinarily high rates. Some youth treatment cen

















