Local firefighters remind people to check smoke alarms as Daylight Saving Time ends
Turning back the clocks means firefighters and safety experts are reminding everyone to double-check their smoke alarms.
Endangered Person Advisory: Missing Springfield, Mo., boy safely located
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The search is over for a missing 12-year-old boy from Springfield. Donovan Lee, 12, disappeared Sunday afternoon from his home. The Springfield Police Department report he was safely located a few hours later. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]. Please include...
Springfield Environmental Services hosts Pumpkin Smash event to help turn waste into compost
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Halloween is over, and jack-o-lanterns are meeting their end. Many people made sure their decor went out in style on Saturday. Springfield Environmental Services hosted a Pumpkin Smash at its Yardwaste Recycling Center on South Farm Road 119. People could take a swing at their gourds with...
Willard Veterans’ Day Parade organizer reflects on past and future events
WILLARD, Mo. — The annual Western Greene County Veterans Day Parade took place in Willard on Saturday, Nov. 1, celebrating the 250th birthday of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. The parade, which began as a grassroots effort nine years ago, has become a cherished tradition in Willard. “Nine years running, we’ve had...
St. Elizabeth softball wins second straight State Championship
SPRINGFIELD — St. Elizabeth softball added three runs off on home runs late in the Class 1 State Championship in Springfield Saturday earning a 4-1 win over Gallatin. Gallatin's Brynn Bird led off the game with a solo home run, but a triple for St. Elizabeth's Kinley Kemna and an RBI single from Charlize Duemmel tied...
MO Springfield’s Most Loveable Dogs Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around springfield.
Springfield Police Department investigating shooting in northeast Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Police Department is investigating a shooting in northeast Springfield. Officers responded to a house in the 1700 block of E. Commercial Street, after reports of shots fired around 10:30 Saturday night. They found one man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the...
Freeze watch for Saturday night as temps drop sharply
Temperatures will be chilly this weekend, with a Freeze Watch issued for Saturday night, but warmer weather is expected to return next week.
First freeze hits, but warmer days are on the way soon
As the clocks fall back, people should remember to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and prepare for a cold Sunday before a warm-up arrives, with highs reaching the 70s by midweek and rain unlikely.
Springfield Central wins SWMO Swim & Dive Championships team championship
Springfield Central was dominant on the way to winning the SWMO Swim & Dive Championship team title on Saturday. The Bulldogs swept the relays and won two other individual event titles on the way to posting a total of 561 points to beat runner-up Glendale’s output of 472 points.

















