Former Springfield towing company owner sentenced to 12 years for fraud
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - A judge sentenced the former owner of Affordable Towing in Springfield to 12 years in prison for mail fraud, identity theft, and money laundering. Dennis Arthur Cleveland, 76, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Stephen R. Bough on one count of mail fraud,...
Drive Exactly 30 MPH Down This Missouri Road And The Pavement Starts Playing “America...
Your tires can actually play a song here, but only if you get the speed right. This Missouri road has specially engineered grooves that turn the pavement into a musical strip as you drive across it. Hold steady at about thirty miles per hour, and “America the Beautiful” starts coming...
Denny’s returning to north Springfield after long absence
SPRINGFIELD, MO – A popular roadside diner chain is returning to the north side after a decades-long absence from that part of town. According to a proposal filed with the City of Springfield, Denny’s plans to move into a vacant building at 2651 N Glenstone Ave. The initial building permit request was filed in July.
The discovery of a dismembered woman in Willard – Crime Traveler
Shirley Jo Phillips was convicted of first-degree murder in 1992 for the 1989 dismemberment and killing of Wilma Plaster, a crime motivated by the theft of thousands of dollars via forged checks.
October heatwave brings near record highs later this week
A summer heat surge is expected to bring temperatures up to 90 degrees through next week, despite recent cool morning lows.
Several I-44 ramp closures underway in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Several major ramps along I-44 closed Monday. Others, including the ramp from Kansas Expressway to eastbound I-44, will be closed nightly, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Amber Hunt, of Springfield, said she commutes between Springfield and Ohio and has driven on I-44 fo
City of Ozark, Mo., passes an ordinance that imposes restrictions on data center development
OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - It’s about to be a lot tougher for data center developers to build in Ozark. On Monday night, the city’s board of aldermen voted unanimously to add more hurdles to data center development. Additions to the city ordinance tackle issues like water use and...
Jim Bakker dies after decades on Christian TV
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Jim Bakker, a longtime Christian television minister who later moved to the Ozarks, has died, according to a social media post from The Jim Bakker Show. According to the post, Lori Bakker, his wife, said Jim Bakker died Monday evening. “For 66 years, Jim gave his life to preaching the gospel of […]
What You Might Get Wrong About Recycling in Springfield, MO
The Environmental Services division of the City of Springfield talks common myths about Springfield recycling and how to be a more mindful recycler. Most Springfield residents think they're recycling correctly, but some common habits may be doing more harm than good. PRESENTED BY. The City of Springfield’s Environmenta
MDC plans evening nature walk at Mount Vernon Prairie
MOUNT VERNON, Mo., (KBSI) — The Missouri Department of Conservation will host an evening nature walk, Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon Prairie. Registration is required. The event, rescheduled because of weather, will feature a slow-paced walk with naturalists discussing prairie plants, seed di
