On Your Side: Springfield attorney faces disbarment
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield attorney is about to be banned from practicing law. And it all started with an On Your Side Investigation. In January, clients told On Your Side they could not reach their attorney, Cody Smith. He’s accused of taking their money and never filing uncontested...
Pedestrian in critical condition after crash on Kansas Expressway
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a truck while crossing Kansas Expressway near Kearney Street and Interstate 44, and the northbound and southbound lanes between Talmage Avenue and Casey's Gas Station on Kansas are temporarily closed as police investigate.
Springfield Teen Charged After Allegedly Damaging 17 Cars at MSU Parking Lot
A 19-year-old college student damaged 17 vehicles in late August, and asked ChatGPT if he could go to jail for the vandalism. The cops found the ChatGPT conversation on his phone, and charged him with felony property damage.
Student arrested for car vandalism after confessing to ChatGPT
Watch what you talk to ChatGPT about. It is saved, and cops will search it if you are arrested for a crime. Minutes after vandalizing 17 cars in a Missouri […]
Springfield City Council hears arguments on University Heights rezoning
The proposal, which split Planning and Zoning last month, would rezone a tract of properties on the corner of Sunshine and National from single family to Office-2 (O2) while also establishing a conditional overlay district (COD – a kind of zoning-modifier) to rule out uses like entertainment, tattoo parlors or vape...
Springfield Police Department & Crosslines invite you to a day of service
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Police Department and Crosslines invite you to participate in a day of service. It takes place on Monday, Oct. 13, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Officers and other volunteers will work at Crosslines on East Division. They will sort children’s clothing, bag laundry pods, and deep clean...
Leigh’s Lost and Found: Rottweiler found running loose with a tie out chain
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Our featured dog is a very recognizable breed. It’s a Rottweiler that appears to be pure bred, so an expensive dog that someone is likely looking to get back. Shelter coordinator Josh Doss says, “she’s a Rottweiler, probably full blooded, though she did not have...
Springfield Police to host motorcycle safety course for experienced riders
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Time is running out to sign up for the Springfield Police Department’s final motorcycle safety course of the year. This free one-day class teaches experienced riders important skills to reduce the number of crashes. To sign up, you’ll need motorcycle insurance, a helmet, eye protection, and...
New twist in proposed rezoning at National and Sunshine
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A new twist Monday night in a years-long battle over vacant Springfield property. A developer has tried for years to get the northwest corner of National and Sunshine rezoned to allow businesses to go up. It’s something many who live in the University Heights neighborhood are against.
Springfield man charged with assault after bar shooting
Max Golden, from Springfield, has been charged with assault after allegedly shooting someone in the leg following an argument at a bar.

















