Springfield MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man has been arrested after being accused of driving a 3-year-old victim after drinking two bottles of liqueur on Tuesday, March 17. According to online court dockets, Jake Barcelles, born in 2004, has been charged with a felony of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child...

A dedicated litter pickup crew is making a noticeable difference in Springfield as the city prepares to welcome visitors for the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff and America's 250th Celebration, April 30 through May 2. The Clean Green Waste Impact Initiative, funded by a fee on waste disposed at the city...

REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) - Republic residents have felt the squeeze from an increase in their water rates. Customers saw small increases in 2023 and 2024, but 2025 was the big jump. On average, residents saw an 85% increase in their water rates; some saw it rise by as much as 94%.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is searching for Amber Drury, a woman who has been missing since August, last seen at a Walmart in Ozark, Missouri.

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — About 10:15 a.m. Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026 reports of a rollover crash along I-44 EB near Halltown, Mo. alerted E-911.

GREENE COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) -- A Joplin dentist now faces a federal firearm charge alongside developing state charges in Newton County, Mo.

Blake Boehman felt his versatility and quick bat were a selling point in deciding to attend Culver-Stockton College. The Christian County senior discussed what about the Missouri school was a selling point to him in this YSE interview.

City Utilities of Springfield is investing nearly $10 million in tree trimming and pole replacement efforts to improve electric system reliability and reduce the frequency and duration of outages.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury returns to Thompson Field at Meador Park on March 18 for a non-conference doubleheader against Emporia State, starting at 1 pm. The Panthers are coming off the opening weekend of GLVC play, where they went 2-2 with splits against Missouri S&T and Lincoln. Emporia State is 3-1 after the...

The City of Springfield is stepping up litter cleanup and beautification ahead of major Route 66 celebrations later this spring.