MoDOT begins work on $40 million Highway MM project
Construction has begun on the realignment of Highway MM where it meets Highway 60 in Republic as of the week of Feb. 26. To make known the road closures and slated improvements, MoDOT held a meeting at Republic’s new city council chambers. The meeting was led by project leads...
Oklahoma, Arkansas and Northeast Texas Severe Weather Alert: Tornado Risk Rising From Denison and...
MCALESTER, OKLAHOMA — Severe weather conditions are expected to develop later today across parts of southeast Oklahoma, western Arkansas, and northeast Texas as a powerful storm system interacts with warm, unstable air across the region. Forecasters warn that storms forming later this afternoon and evening could...
Juvenile officer claims easy access to guns could be reason for frequent juvenile crime
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Violent juvenile crime is rising, according to data from the state and the Greene County chief juvenile officer Bill Prince. The ABC 17 News team took a look at the data following a Wednesday night shooting in Columbia. Data from the Robert L. Perry Juvenile Justice Center shows that the number...
Springfield restaurant cited for seafood at unsafe temperatures
A Springfield restaurant was cited for having seafood at an unsafe temperature and for an employee washing their hands next to thawing shrimp this past week, according to Springfield-Greene County Health Department report. Amazin Buffet, 2501 S. Campbell Ave., had mussels sitting on the kitchen countertop at 58...
Ozarks Life: Barber is the newest celebrity in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - At Gavin Bolin Hair & Style on South Campbell, it’s another busy day for Connor Provenzano. “I’m just a barber, man,” Connor joked. “I kind of just show up here. I love what I do. Cut hair. I’m kind of boring, if I’m being honest.”
One person dead in crash on U.S. 65 in Christian County
A crash on US-65 in southern Christian County has left at least one person dead and caused major slowdowns, with the driver possibly distracted and not buckled up.
Improvements to Republic’s J.R. Martin Park will provide new spaces for the public
J.R. Martin Park in Republic is currently undergoing renovations. Last September, the Republic Parks and Recreation Department began construction on phase 1 of a major project at the park. Improvements include a large farmers market pavilion, a plaza space with seating, dedicated food truck areas, expanded parking,...
No spring break in next year’s calendar for Aurora
The 2026-2027 academic calendar, health insurance renewal rates, and an adjustment to the March board meeting date were approved during the Feb. 16 special meeting of the Aurora Board of Education. The most significant decision of the evening was the approval of next year’s academic calendar. This process was...
The covering of a beloved downtown mural sparks backlash in Springfield community
Many community members have spoken out on social media about their anger and sadness since the mural was painted over. Jesse Tyler, owner of SGFCO, was one of the first to take to social media to describe his discontent with the situation. In an Instagram post, Tyler wrote, “This is...
Springfield residents weigh in on downtown safety
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A candlelight vigil for a man killed last week in downtown Springfield also prompted renewed discussion about safety in the city’s center. Community members gathered Thursday evening at MudHouse to remember Anthony Chambers, who was shot and killed Friday near South Avenue and Walnut Street....
