A few non-profits in the Ozarks will go with little to no state funding...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Several local nonprofits will go without the funding they were hoping for after Governor Mike Kehoe vetoed their requests. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southwest Missouri also known as CASA of Southwest Missouri and Live 2 Give Hope are two non-profits whose missions are to serve the...
Remember to practice grilling and food safety this holiday weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Grilled meats and cold salads are some of the staple foods of the July 4th holiday. While they are extremely popular, they can also be extremely dangerous if not handled properly. When cleaning your grill before a barbecue, ensure you are using the correct type of brush. Most health experts...
Crash on E. Kearney Street leaves two drivers hospitalized
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A three-vehicle crash has been reported on E. Kearney Street in Springfield at around 6:11 p.m. The Springfield Police Department (SPD) tells Ozarks First that a vehicle was traveling fast east down Kearney when they collided with a truck, which spun into a vehicle that was traveling westbound. The...
Judge sentences Nixa, Mo., man convicted of killing wife in 2019
PLATTE CITY, Mo. (KY3) - A Platte County judge sentenced a Nixa man found guilty in the death of his wife at their home in July of 2019. The jury convicted Todd Blankenship of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the deadly strangling and shooting death of his wife, Staci Whiteley. Blankenship will spend...
Police searching for juvenile suspect after shooting in north Springfield
Turn the Page: ""Buzzy the Bee" When a family experiences the loss of a child, parents are forever changed by that grief. Siblings are, too. In a new book by St. Charles County mom Katy Bone, children are allowed space to grieve. In the book, “Buzzy the Bee,” with illustrations by Madeline Harwell, big sister Rain...
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Presents Guest Speaker Series
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield invites visitors to learn about battlefield preservation through a special summer speaker series leading up to the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Wilson's Creek. The This Hallowed Ground Speaker Series is presented at 1 p.m. each Sunday through Aug. 3. The program features...
History Museum on the Square showcases new Route 66 exhibit
The History Museum on the Square is opening its new Roadside Gems exhibit, highlighting the journey and reasons behind traveling along Route 66 in Springfield, and the exhibit will be on display until September with a wrap-up of the previous exhibits next year.
Springfield, Ozark provide yard debris disposal after June 29 storms
MISSOURI — The cities of Springfield and Ozark are opening up locations for yard debris following storms on Sunday, June 29. Springfield: According to a Springfield Environmental Services social media post, organic storm debris will be able to be dropped off at no cost from Tuesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 26,...
2,000 customers still without power, City Utilities enters phase 3 of restoration
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Days after the storm on June 29, 2025, wiped out power for 37,000 customers, over two thousand in Springfield still remain without power. The Petersen family has been without power since Sunday afternoon. They were also left without power for six days after the storm on April 29. “It is hot. Even...
The 4th of July can be a trigger for those suffering from PTSD
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The fourth of July holiday weekend is fast approaching, but for some people, it can be a trigger when it comes to their mental health. According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, in the United States, PTSD is 3 times more likely among Veterans who deployed compared to those...
