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NWS: Springfield area could see severe thunderstorms, baseball-sized hail Tuesday night
Parts of southwest Missouri could see up to baseball-sized hail this evening, according to the most recent weather briefing from the Springfield National Weather Service office. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move through the Ozarks area late this afternoon into the night. The main hazards Tuesday evening include...
Greene County man arrested on multiple gun charges
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Greene County man has been arrested on several gun-related charges after pointing a gun at passersby and firing several shots. Kristopher Cline, 30, has been charged with two counts of fourth-degree assault and three counts of unlawful use of a weapon. According to a probable cause statement from the Springfield Police […]
Mail carriers in the Ozarks ask you to check your mailbox for these things
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — The U.S. Postal Service needs your help to ensure you get the correct mail. This week, the USPS celebrates Mailbox Improvement Week. Letter carriers ask customers to ensure their mailboxes are in the correct position and location regarding curbside delivery at your house. This week,...
National Trails Day is June 1. Celebrate the outdoors on one of these 7 Springfield trails
Lace up the hiking boots and grab the sunscreen because National Trails Day is less than two weeks away. National Trails Day, hosted by the American Hiking Society, is Saturday, June 1. Deemed the country's largest celebration of trails, the holiday is designed to promote trail maintenance and usage throughout the U.S. You don't...
Abandoned flour mill one step closer to getting a facelift
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield is one step closer to getting a new restaurant with a historic backdrop. The two sisters, Sheri Perkins and Renee Textor, who own the land that the old flour mill sits on at National and Chestnut, want to open a restaurant called The Table right in front of the silos. On […]
Springfield Police Department begins giving citations at crosswalk check locations
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Police Department will hand out tickets during crosswalk yield checks in the city. Drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk and pedestrians who endanger their or someone else’s life by illegally crossing will be stopped. Violations could result in a minimum $100 fine. Traffic safety specialists say it’s all part of a plan to improve driver awareness and safety.
Thunder Ridge cancels Tuesday's 'Concert for Conservation' due to inclement weather
Thunder Ridge Nature Arena has canceled its grand reopening "Concert for Conservation" ahead of severe weather threats Tuesday evening that included forecasted high winds and large hail. In a statement, the venue noted that ticketholders will be eligible for a refund at the original point of purchase. The event was meant to kickstart...
Federal grand jury indicts Springfield, Willard residents in cocaine conspiracy
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Three southwest Missouri residents are among five defendants indicted for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy after federal agents seized 16 kilograms of cocaine while arresting two co-defendants in Texas. Mario Jose Castillo, 55, of Springfield, Mo.; Christhian Eduardo Cruz-Pineda, 22, a citizen of...
NWS: Chance of rain, storms daily through Memorial Day weekend in the Ozarks
It could be a soggy week leading into Memorial Day weekend, according to the National Weather Service's Springfield office. Through Friday, there's a 30% to 50% chance daily of thunderstorms and showers. The risk for severe thunderstorms is highest Tuesday evening and into the night, with winds predicted up to...
Michael "Mike" Kelly
Michael Richard “Mike’’ Kelly, 80, of Springfield, was born July 12, 1943, in Lebanon to Fred William and Jewell Marie Beard Kelly and died Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Springfield. He is survived by his wife JoEllen Kelly; his daughter, Melinda Harrelson and her husband Russell of...
Storm knocks down trees in Springfield neighborhood
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A strong storm knocked down trees in a north Springfield neighborhood on Monday morning. Large trees fell on vehicles near the John B. Hughes Apartment complex in the area of High Street and Columbia Avenue. Another large tree fell onto the roadway near Division Street near Missouri Avenue around 6:30 a.m. Springfield Public Works worked through the morning to remove the tree from the roadway.
Man charged with arson after Rogersville house fire
ROGERSVILLE, Mo. – A Springfield man has been charged with arson following a Rogersville house fire on May 13. 58-year-old Leslie Hornbeak is charged with one count of first-degree arson after he was seen on camera footage walking around the back of a Rogersville home and setting it on fire. A no-bond warrant has been […]
CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s Hospital announce first step to expand pediatric care in southwest Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - CoxHealth and St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) announced a first step toward expanding pediatric care in southwest Missouri with the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) to form a new joint venture. By working together, CoxHealth and SLCH, with the support and...
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