Springfield MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Ensuring safe and affordable housing in Springfield, that’s the goal behind a new pilot program that aims to make sure homes and apartments are up to city code. “No one should have to live in those kinds of conditions. It’s subhuman,” said Allie Hublou....

Children enrolled at the Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center in the Ozark school district now have plenty of places to play, even if they have mobility challenges. A new accessible playground was added and the existing playground received an update. The district recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A second individual has been charged after a man was found deceased in a ditch on Sunday, Oct. 26. According to online court dockets, Shannon Phillips, born 1976, of Springfield, has been charged with abandonment of a corpse, a class E felony. The probable cause statement states that law...

Springfield, MO – A 30-year-old Missouri man is in custody after allegedly following a woman and her young child home from a Target store and attempting to kidnap her outside her apartment complex, according to police. Authorities say the man, identified as Joshua York, is facing multiple felony charges after a...

NIXA, MO – Saturday morning’s Class 5 District 2 cross country meet featured near-perfect, 50-degree conditions and a host of personal records as teams close in on next weekend’s state championship meet in Columbia. Kickapoo rumbled to a dominant performance to capture the boys team overall title,...

Meteorologist Nick Kelly breaks down your nice Sunday forecast, our warmup this week and when rain chances could return to the Ozarks.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to springfield..

Whether you're building a new home or considering a renovation, understanding how advanced roofing solutions can reduce energy use is crucial not just for your wallet, but for the environment as well. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how these roofing innovations are making a difference locally and what...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The North Springfield Betterment Association has a committee dedicated to removing obstacles to academic development. It’s also known as the R.O.A.D. committee because ensuring kids can get to school is the biggest obstacle. With donations and grants from organizations like Bass Pro, the...

KSMU's Michele Skalicky talks with Jack McGee, government affairs reporter for the Springfield Daily Citizen, about the proposed hotel/motel tax increase that will go before Springfield voters on November 4. You can read McGee's recent story on the ballot measure here. Springfield voters Tuesday will decide a...