Driver smashes into Springfield, Mo., Chipotle
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A driver smashed into the front of a Chipotle restaurant in Springfield. It happened around 2:30 p.m., on Wednesday, at the restaurant located on National near St. Louis Street. Police say the driver mixed up the pedals in the parking lot. The car ended up through the restaurant’s glass front.
Springfield city council approves Division Street rezoning plan
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield City Council has approved a rezoning plan on the city’s east side that will pave the way for new affordable housing. The rezoning will allow for the development of 510 housing units, including duplexes and multi-story apartments. The plan was remanded earlier this year to address...
Permanent clinic location opens for uninsured patients in Christian County
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - Volunteers in Medicine Christian County has been traveling throughout the area for years, providing uninsured residents of the county with free medical care. Now, it has a permanent location. It began serving patients in 2022, and its leaders always wanted to add a permanent location, but...
Greene County court orders $60K restitution in roofing scam
James Harding and Xcel Roofing have been ordered to pay $60,000 in restitution to nine customers in Greene County who were defrauded of thousands of dollars for roof repairs and replacements.
Ex-Ray County sheriff indicted for using excessive force, falsifying reports: ‘Troubling’
Former Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, whose tenure was dogged by a maelstrom of misconduct allegations that led to his resignation, appeared in federal court in Springfield on civil rights violation charges on Wednesday. Childers, who served as sheriff from 2021 until 2024, faces five counts of depriving civil...
Mild November days will spill into the weekend ahead of a dose of winter...
Mother Nature is bringing in two cold fronts this weekend, with the second one bringing a sharp drop in temperatures, gusty winds, and possibly even snow flurries, so prepare for an extended hard freeze Sunday night into Monday morning.
Flock Safety cameras now in use in Willard
WILLARD, Mo. (KY3) - Willard has added new cameras aimed at increasing public safety. However, the Flock Safety cameras come with controversy. Some call the license plate readers an invasion of privacy. But in Willard, law enforcement says the program is already making a difference. “They have them in Springfield....
Christian County fire districts launch food drive amid SNAP benefit uncertainty
Multiple fire protection districts launched a community food drive to support families facing uncertainty around SNAP benefits.
Springfield resident captures dazzling fireball meteor streaking across sky
The Taurid Meteor Shower is producing spectacular fireballs that can be seen in the Ozarks through mid-November, with the best viewing after midnight away from city lights.
Fact Finders: Cities nationwide restrict right turns amid pedestrian concerns
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Pedestrian fatalities are up nearly 11% in the last five years in Missouri, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. Several states, counties, and cities have reacted by increasing the number of intersections where you are not allowed to make a right on red. So, our viewer Mike...

















