Rogersville grass fire contained after burning three acres
ROGERSVILLE, Mo. — Emergency crews responded to Rogersville following a grass fire on Monday, November 17. Logan Rogersville Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Russ Lafferty tells Ozarks First that stumps burned by a homeowner on Saturday, Nov. 15, caught fire after it “got so dry” when no one was around on...
Vacant Kum & Go could be redeveloped for new retail
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Plans are in the works to redevelop a site that’s currently home to one of the city’s vacant Kum & Go stores. On Monday night, the city council was expected to vote on final passage of a resolution to rezone a site at 2404 E. Sunshine (near Enterprise Ave.) from Planned Development […]
Springfield opens new day center for homeless adults
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Community Partnership of the Ozarks will open a new day center for people experiencing homelessness in Springfield. The organization will launch New Day, a facility offering services for homeless adults including access to showers and healthcare. Clients will also find mental health support,...
Bikes sold nationwide recalled for potential brake failure
(Gray News) - Thousands of bikes have been recalled for a potential brake failure issue. About 68,000 Trek- and Electra-branded bikes with coaster brakes, and replacement rear wheels with coaster brakes, were recalled because the brakes can fail to engage, resulting in the rider losing control. The bikes were sold...
Endangered SILVER Advisory: Webster County authorities searching for a man reported missing
MARSHFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Webster County Sheriff’s Office issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing man. Glen Homer, 79, disappeared from 1984 State Highway W around 7 a.m. on Monday. Homer left wearing a blue “Navy” hat and a jean jacket with an American flag on the left side. Homer has a green circle...
Nearly Century-old Springfield record in threat of falling tomorrow
Springfield challengeing a record high set in 1930, while other cities in the Ozarks are also in record-watch territory. Flooding rains are expected to return by the end of the week.
Stray showers transition into flooding rains this week
Missouri is expecting a week of weird weather, with temperatures chasing record highs before a soggy soaker moves in to finish the week.
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Nov. 10-14
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — These are the Springfield restaurant health code violations for last week, Nov. 10-14. AMAZIN’ ASIAN – CITY View History. 11/13/2025 4:10:00 PM – Routine Inspection; Result: Active. No violations cited. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0. AMAZIN BUFFET – CITY View...
City pushes for Eminent Domain for Hotel of Terror citing bridge safety; owner pushing...
The City of Springfield is proposing an ordinance to place an 'Eminent Domain' status on Hotel of Terror owner Sterling Mathis' property on Main Avenue, citing safety concerns with the structurally deficient Main Avenue Bridge, but Mathis is opposed to the move and is seeking $3.5 million to relocate his business.
Springfield fire crews extinguish early morning fire
The Springfield Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Chase Street early Monday morning and quickly extinguished the fire, with no injuries reported.
