One person injured in officer-involved shooting in Springfield
An officer with the Springfield Police Department fired their weapon at a suspect who was threatening them with a weapon, leaving the suspect seriously injured and the officer on administrative leave during the investigation.
Event Recap: Route 66 Showdown at Springfield Raceway
It was Route 66 Showdown weekend at the Springfield Raceway in Springfield, Missouri this past weekend, Friday, September 19th and Saturday, September 20th. There were persistent threats of rain throughout the weekend, and unfortunately, the rain would ultimately steal away the second night that was set to feature...
Slow moving storm to bring heavy rain and mild temperatures this week
A major shift in the weather pattern brought showery weather and milder temperatures to the Ozarks over the weekend. The shift to wetter and milder September weather will continue this week as another slow-moving storm slips through the region. Over the weekend, we experienced rounds of showers, with today’s round...
Getting to know Brandei and Madie at Silver Dollar City
Today, we're getting to know Brandei and Madie, from Silver Dollar City, just a little bit better. No matter what time of year, it's the perfect time to visit Silver Dollar City!
Springfield City Council to choose contractor for $3 million bridge remodel
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield City Council is expected to choose a contractor Monday night to tear down and rebuild the Scenic Avenue Bridge over Wilson’s Creek north of Sunshine Street. Project manager for Springfield, Leree Reese, said the bridge is on the city’s radar for repairs.
Bois D’Arc Baptist buys burned post office building
Vacant since 2023 due to fire, church hopes to renovate structure over time. The former Bois D’Arc Post Office building will be changing hands following a recent purchase by the neighboring Bois D’Arc Baptist Church, with the new plan being to transform it into a food pantry. The...
Springfield, MO Storms: Up to 3 Inches of Rain Possible Through Monday Night
Springfield, Mo. – Residents across Missouri should prepare for repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Thursday, with the heaviest rainfall expected through Monday night. Some communities could see 1 to 3 inches of rain, raising the risk of localized flooding in low-lying areas. According to the...
Ozark Police Department hosts open testing for prospective officers
Hoda Kotb has a new book and joined more than 100 of her fans to talk about it in Charleston Saturday. Coroner IDs woman killed in Horry County crash involving golf cart. The coroner has identified the woman who was killed in a Horry County crash involving a golf cart.
More extreme weather due to climate change is impacting communities’ infrastructure
A video that went viral this summer showed a vehicle in Cape Girardeau becoming airborne after going over a part of a city street that had buckled in the heat. Mikhail Chester, an engineering professor at Arizona State University, speaking with NPR’s Juana Summers in June, explained how extreme heat impacts roadways.
In a time of climate change, weatherization can reduce your carbon footprint
I’m at a house in north Springfield where the Ozarks Community Action Corporation is performing weatherization. The crew leader, Jeff Strickland, is tapping on the windows. "You can hear the difference in that: that's a tight piece of glass," he said, tapping one pane, "and that's loose. So, we know that this one,...
