Talking dying dialects, crafting narratives, and ‘The Old Ozarks’ with Brooks Blevins
The Ozarks and the study of its people, history, and culture are not an infrequent topic on this show. This is in part due to this show’s production near the middle of “The Queen City of the Ozarks.” It is also influenced heavily by this show’s place in the Missouri State University community and its sponsorship by...
Public health workers team up for a mass vaccination exercise
Multiple Public Health agencies in Lawrence County, MO practiced a drive-through mass vaccination scenario with the help of the Lawrence County Health Department and its new facility, involving 19 agencies and 150 public health workers.
Hispanic couple’s fusion of cultures thrives in Springfield
Judith and Chuy Garcia, a Mexican immigrant couple, built a successful life in Springfield, Missouri through hard work, community support, and a fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors in their restaurant, Show Me Chuy.
Return of a Midwest Princess: KU students react to Chappell Roan’s upcoming Kansas City...
From murals on city walls to streetcars wrapped in her image, Kansas City is celebrating Chappell Roan’s arrival. On Oct. 3 and 4, she will bring her “Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things” pop-up tour to the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Her performance in Kansas...
At least 91 students trapped after school collapse in Indonesia
Entire corner of NYC public housing building turns to rubble in partial collapse. Officials say no injuries or deaths were reported after the collapse. Vigil held for 2 best friends killed in hit-and-run while riding e-bikes. Authorities say a 17-year-old boy is facing murder charges after he allegedly hit and...
Iowa AG: Officers ‘legally justified’ in fatal shooting of armed man in Pottawattamie County
DES MOINES, Iowa — Law enforcement officers were "legally justified" in the fatal shooting of a Missouri man in August of this year, the Iowa Attorney General's Office said on Wednesday. "The Iowa Attorney General’s Office concludes that the law enforcement officers’ actions in this incident were legally justified...
Upside Down Mercantile moves to new location in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A new space for the Upside Down Mercantile is officially open in Springfield. It’s just one door down from their old space on Commercial Street, but it offers much more space. The store is the retail arm of the Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks....
ChatGPT, cell data help arrest Springfield teen for MSU parking lot vandalism
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield teen allegedly damaged 17 vehicles in a Missouri State University (MSU) freshman parking lot in late August, with ChatGPT and cell data used in the investigation leading to his arrest. According to online court dockets, Ryan Joseph Schaefer, born in 2006, is charged with felony...
KY3 FLASHBACK: 55 years ago, gunshots fired at semi leads to explosion on I-44...
The city of Springfield is conducting a comprehensive citywide “remapping,” which will technically rezone some properties by updating district names, permitted uses, and development standards. Springfield’s Discovery Center opens new fire safety exhibit. Updated: 2 hours ago. A new fire safety exhibit opened at...
Leigh’s Lost and Found Digital Extra: Service dog escapes from car after crash in...
KY3 FLASHBACK: 55 years ago, gunshots fired at semi leads to explosion on I-44 near Republic, Mo. Fifty-five years ago, on Sept. 30, 1970, a striking trucker fired gunshots at semis driving on Interstate 44, leading to an explosion just west of Springfield. We The People: A quilt that symbolizes...

















