Thieves target antique malls across the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Thieves are targeting antique malls across the Ozarks. Shop owners say they’re not just targeting small-ticket items. “My burglar alarm had gone off that night. But it said low battery. So, we didn’t think anything of it,” said Mike Cook. But a check...
The Kitchen opens affordable senior housing in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield nonprofit celebrated a major expansion with the opening of new affordable housing for seniors. The Kitchen held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for phase two of Maplewood Villas. The 32-unit development provides two-bedroom apartments for low-income and formerly homeless seniors, with...
Springfield joins Missouri AG’s lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The city of Springfield is joining a lawsuit filed by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office against 19 drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for an alleged price-fixing scheme that they claim has deceived consumers out of millions of dollars. The lawsuit alleges that...
Missouri woman sentenced to prison for lottery fraud plot
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Lawrence County woman was sentenced in federal court for her role in a wire fraud scheme that targeted the Missouri Lottery and a southwest Missouri gas station. Amy Young, 42, of Mount Vernon, was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud...
Indie film ‘Kings’ brings Springfield story to Alamo Drafthouse
The independent film "Kings" will premiere at 7:20 p.m. Feb. 6 at Alamo Drafthouse Springfield, 4005 South Ave. The 49-minute feature, written and directed by Carter Breaux, will be followed by a live Q&A with the filmmakers, according to a community announcement. Additional screenings will be added based on audience...
Latter-day Saints form new ward to serve growing Nixa community
Residents in eastern Nixa bordering the city of Ozark have a new place to worship. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints formed the McCauley Park Ward on Dec. 28, 2025, to accommodate growth in the area, according to a community announcement. The new congregation will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sundays at 1309 N....
Student employees to receive minimum wage under Missouri law
For the first time in years, Missouri State University student workers began receiving 100% of minimum wage on Jan. 1st, 2026. Previously, Missouri State’s status as a “public employer” required that students be paid only 85% of the minimum wage – a requirement that changed when Governor Kehoe signed House Bill 567.
Winter storm to bring snow, arctic cold to the Ozarks this weekend
A winter storm watch has been issued for areas near and south of Highway 60 in anticipation of snow and brutal cold Friday into the weekend. All the more reason to enjoy today’s 40s and sunshine, right? Let’s blow through the next 48 hours first. Some light right can be found south of Highway 60 […]
Michigan Man Proposes to Girlfriend Underwater with Shark Tooth During Aquarium Dive
David Balasa and Haley Wiewiora got engaged on Dec. 15, 2025, at the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium in Springfield, Mo.
Springfield man charged after crash linked to air duster use
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man has been charged after an injury crash in May 2024. According to online court dockets, Dane Graf, born in 2003, has been charged with felony driving while intoxicated — serious physical injury. He’s also charged with misdemeanors of failure to drive on the right half of the...

















