Springfield City Utilities to save $1.3 million yearly after bond refinance
City Utilities has refinanced its bonds, resulting in $1.3 million in annual savings for customers and the remaining $307 million of the $615 million debt is projected to be paid off by 2036.
On Your Side Recall: Check for these recalled bicycle helmets
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Bell Sports is recalling 31,000 bicycle helmets. The helmets failed to meet the Community Product Safety Commission’s impact requirements. The helmets may provide inadequate protection during a crash. The recall includes Bell’s Cadence Youth and Axle Youth helmets. They have model numbers...
Serving the Ozarks: Christian County Ambulance District
Christian County Ambulance District crews are working around the clock to respond to a wide range of emergencies, from minor scrapes to tragic casualties, while also providing free helmet and car seat programs for the community.
Power outages and flooding after heavy rain
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms caused localized flooding in Greene and Barton counties, resulting in power outages for a couple of hundred customers and a Flash Flood Warning until 4:15pm.
Scattered storms this weekend
If you have plans to float the Buffalo River, you’ll want to be mindful of where you float. Springfield completes safety project on one of its most dangerous intersections, city says. Updated: 29 minutes ago. Springfield has completed its first Safer Streets SGF safety improvement project at one of...
Springfield man sentenced for firearm trafficking conspiracy involving gang ties
A man from Springfield, Missouri, has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a firearm trafficking conspiracy involving the use of a straw purchaser. DeSean L. Franklin, 24, received a sentence of six years and six months—equivalent to 78 months—in federal prison without the possibility of parole. U.S. Chief...
Arkansas river experiencing lower than normal levels
How to spot the warning signs for dehydration and heat exhaustion. Heat illness does not discriminate, no matter how healthy you are, so a Phoenix firefighter goes over what symptoms to look out for. Phoenix Fire Capt. DJ Lee said it starts with dehydration and then can lead to heat exhaustion if the body doesn't...
Man arrested three times in three weeks in Springfield, charged with latest crime
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A man has been charged with another crime after being arrested three times in the past three weeks in Springfield. According to court records, on June 25, Cody Bohannon was involved in a disturbance at a GameStop when he threatened to have a family member come to the location and sexually...
Cemetery access cause for controversy in Springfield
A Springfield City Council amendment is being proposed to ensure that the Doran family cemetery, which is part of a developer's project, is maintained and accessible to them, while also allowing the developer to create a gated community.
Friday, June 27 forecast: Rain chances climb today through weekend
We dodged the 90s on Thursday, breaking a six-day stretch that began the first day of summer last Friday. 90° will be elusive again today and through the weekend as the heat dome shrinks to the southeast, opening the door for afternoon rain chances. Rain and storms during the afternoons, especially won’t be...