Springfield’s Dish to Dirt Food Scraps Drop-Off Program becomes permanent
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Springfield’s Department of Environmental Services announced the Dish to Dirt Food Scraps Drop-Off Program has transitioned from a pilot project to a permanent offering for all Springfield residents. Launched in 2023 with support from a USDA grant, the Dish to Dirt Program...
Springfield to light up streets for pedestrian safety awareness
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — With October being national Pedestrian Safety Month, Springfield residents will take part in Lantern Walks this weekend as part of the celebration. Organized through the city’s pedestrian safety program SGF Yields, the walks are designed to raise awareness about pedestrian safety while engaging...
Heads Up: Renew Jordan Creek “daylighting” project will close Boonville Avenue in late October
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) -Construction of Springfield’s Renew Jordan Creek “daylighting” project is nearing the halfway mark as contractors prepare to shift traffic closures from Campbell Avenue to Boonville the week of Oct. 27. The planned closure of Boonville Avenue between Water and Mill streets...
Buddy Check 3: A mother and daughter bond
REEDS SPRING, Mo. (KY3) - “A self-exam could save your life,” said Ladona Weathers. For October’s Buddy Check 3, during breast cancer awareness month, Weathers shares her family’s journey with breast cancer. Weathers lost her mother, Beverley to breast cancer when Weathers was 25-years-old. “She (her...
Sunshine St. bridge construction closure reaches halfway point
SPRINGFIELD, MO – This week marks the halfway point of a four-month-long construction project that has led to the closure of one of the city’s busiest streets. Since the first week of August, W. Sunshine St., just west of Scenic Avenue, has been closed for the replacement of an overpass. The bridge, which spans the...
The Best Ahi Tuna Tacos In The Midwest Are Hiding Inside This Charming Restaurant...
Nestled in the heart of Springfield, Missouri sits a culinary gem that’s redefining what Midwestern dining can be, one perfect ahi tuna taco at a time. The Rock – Food & Friends combines rustic charm with sophisticated flavors in a way that makes you wonder why you’d ever need to visit a coastal city for seafood again.
Trading cards see return thanks to collectors
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It may be time to climb into your attic or dig through those random boxes in your garage. You could very well be holding on to a trading card worth big money. Card collecting has changed from the days of grabbing a pack of 50-cent cards...
1 injured in Springfield pedestrian crash
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A man was taken to the hospital after a car crash involving a pedestrian in Springfield Friday night. According to Springfield PD, the crash happened at the intersection of Kearney Street and West Bypass at around 8 p.m. Police say that the man who was hit was...
Springfield NAACP hosting happy hour event ahead of annual meeting
The Springfield NAACP Chapter is hosting a "Good Trouble" Happy Hour on Friday evening to discuss voting rights and other topics, followed by the Missouri NAACP Annual Meeting and Freedom Fund Dinner on Saturday.
Meet Trouble from SWH
Trouble is currently available for adoption at the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri. Visit their website for more information on adoption availability and upcoming events.
