Kirby Leads Republic with Strong Finish
Republic cross country runner Jovi Kirby finished the Bolivar course in 22:59.47 in early September. On Saturday, in the last race of the season, she ran it in 20:41.27. Kirby cut 2:18 on the same course at the Class 5 District 2 meet, 44 seconds under her personal best and the fastest time by a Republic girl this year. She was one of four Tigers who finished the season with a personal or season best, and all four ran the Bolivar course faster than they had at the SWCCCA meet there in September.
Springfield, Polk County study finds money isn’t the only barrier to seeing a doctor
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — For some southwest Missouri residents, getting sick also means deciding whether they can afford to see a doctor. Even when free or reduced-cost care is available, other concerns can stand in the way. A Missouri State University study published earlier this year examined why patients in...
Mid-Buchanan softball brings home first state title since 1980
The Mid-Buchanan Dragon softball team made history Saturday in Springfield, bringing home the first state title in 47 years, beating Chaffee in the Class 2 title game 10-6 at the Killian Softball Complex. The Lady Dragons last brought a title back to Faucett in May 1980, a Class 1A-2A crown...
Missouri Weather: Springfield Thanksgiving Rain or Snow Preview as Thunderstorms Arrive Monday Night
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to move into Springfield early next week, bringing an 80% chance of precipitation Monday night, Nov. 2, followed by additional rain Tuesday as southwest Missouri residents begin looking ahead to Thanksgiving holiday travel.
Game of the Week: Clever vs. El Do
CLEVER–The high school football postseason has finally arrived and the Clever BlueJays are flying high with confidence entering the Class 2 District 4 Tournament. The Bluejays (7-2) recorded their first back-to-back winning season as a program, and earned the No. 2 seed in the district tournament. They are hosting El Dorado Springs (2-7) the No. 7 […]
Springfield’s Hotel of Terror to close after final two nights
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Hotel of Terror, a Halloween attraction in Springfield, is open for its last two nights, Friday and Saturday, after owner Sterling Mathis agreed to sell the property to the city. The city is buying the property for $2 million. Mathis’s sons, Jordan and Parker, said their...
SOFTBALL SEMIFINALS BEGIN FRIDAY IN CLASSES 1-3
We’ll learn around noon Friday, Oct. 30 if we’ll have a Battle of Boone County for the Class Three state title in softball, or if the Oak Grove Panthers are still on track to claim a second crown in three seasons. Those will be among the first questions...
Springfield, MO Weather: Storms Possible Oct. 30, Nov. 2-3
Isolated thunderstorms Friday and winds exceeding 30 mph in parts of the Ozarks Monday
First 30+ nightclub making its way to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A New nightclub is coming to Springfield, hoping to take you back in time, focusing on 80s, 90s, and 2000s dance music. Here’s the kicker: you’ve got to be over 30 years old to get inside; it’s called Rewind Nightclub. “Gen X and...
Toys “R” Us to open standalone store at Battlefield Mall in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Toys “R” Us is returning to Springfield, according to posts on the company’s website and the Battlefield Mall website. The posts say the toy retailer will open a standalone store at Battlefield Mall. The websites do not say when the store will open.
