Bear in the Air over the weekend captures fleeing vehicles
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — The Greene County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) for another successful Operation Safe Ride on Saturday.
Former Springfield bank executive facing charges of embezzlement
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A former Old Missouri Bank executive faces charges of embezzlement. Shanda Trautman faces eight counts of misapplication of funds of a financial institution. Investigators say Trautman misused a bank-issued credit card from September 2022 to December 2023. Investigators say she spent more...
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Sept. 15-19
Health code violations were observed at 21 Springfield restaurants during the week of September 15-19, ranging from improperly stored food to dirty equipment and pest control issues.
Missouri Gov. Kehoe awarding the Medal of Valor to 2 Greene County deputies
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - On Tuesday, Governor Mike Kehoe will award Missouri’s highest public safety honors to 18 law enforcement officers, 11 members of the fire service, two corrections officers, and a court officer for heroic acts beyond the call of duty in 2024. He will also present...
Black Hawk crash near Olympia claims four soldiers
Army identifies four soldiers killed in MH-60 Black Hawk crash near Olympia, Washington.
Runner bit by copperhead while running on trail in Ozark
Former tv reporter Sara Forhetz shares her story on social media. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
Community input sought for Grant Beach Park
The Grant Beach Neighborhood Association and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board are hosting a neighborhood event to gather public input on possible improvements and goals for Grant Beach Park.
On Your Side: Facebook settlement payments are on the way
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Facebook settlement payments should hit your inbox soon. A few years ago, On Your Side told you to submit a claim in this massive Facebook class action lawsuit. Now there’s a $725 million settlement. Your piece of the pie is about $30. The social media...
Former KY3 anchor bitten by copperhead snake
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Emergency crews in Ozark responded to a 911 call after a runner got bitten by a copperhead on Friday. It happened near the Ozark Career Center. Turns out, that runner was former KY3 anchor & reporter Sara Forhetz, and she recalls that encounter very well. “I...
Ollie’s announces new Springfield store debut date
SPRINGFIELD, MO – A new discount retailer is set to make its metro-area debut in one month. On Thursday, October 23rd at 9:00 a.m., Ollie’s is set to open its new location on East Battlefield next to Food 4 Less in the Battlefield Plaza shopping center. The grand opening, announced on a sign at the […]
