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Man taken to the hospital after being hit by a car at a Springfield intersection
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian Friday afternoon. Police say it happened around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Kearney Street and Broadway Avenue. An official with SPD says the man was crossing Kearney, not in the crosswalk, when a car hit him.
Food inspections: Springfield grocery store had deli items up to 12 days past use-by date
An April 18 inspection by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department revealed various deli items that were anywhere from a day to 12 days out of date at a local supermarket. Price Cutter No. 34, 1831 W. Kearney St., was cited for having "a number of deli items" with use-by dates of April 6, April 10, April 12 and April 17, a priority violation, according to the April 18 food inspection report. The violation was corrected by discarding...
Child is stable in the hospital after he was hit by a car
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A twelve year old who was hit by a car on a scooter is now stable in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Mercy Hospital. Tanner White was taken to the hospital in critical condition after the crash that happened on West Division Street near West Bypass his parents tell Ozarksfirst he […]
Severe flooding across the Ozarks puts some in dangerous position
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Heavy rain led to flash flooding across the Ozarks. The worst of Thursday’s storms has moved north and east of Springfield. The rain is filling up areas of creeks, streams, and rivers. The severe weather can be more dangerous for some than it is for others.
Over 1,000 without power in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A tree hitting powerlines has left over 1,000 people in Springfield without power. According to City Utilities a tree limb fell on a power line. Several people on the northeastern side of Springfield near Glenstone and Division lost power around 1:00 p.m. today. City Utilities said power should be restored at the […]
Vehicle fire causes lane closures on Southbound 65
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A vehicle fire has caused traffic to slow down substantially as crews try to clean up the scene. According to the Springfield Fire Department, at 5:20 p.m., a fire crew was dispatched to a vehicle on fire on southbound US-65 near Evans Rd. No injuries have been reported. Lanes have been reduced […]
Greene County deputies investigate shots fired during road rage incident
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Greene County deputies are looking for the driver of a truck believed to have fired shots during a road rage incident in Springfield. Deputies responded to the incident near Sunshine and Farm Road 115 around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Investigators say the driver of a black...
Holding a garage sale in Springfield? Here are some rules to know
Spring has sprung, and with springtime comes garage sale season. Whether you're preparing for a big move or cleaning out the garage for some extra space, garage sales can be a great way to get rid of excess closet items, toys, home decor, and, other miscellaneous "junk." They're equally fun for garage-sale shoppers hunting for antiques and vintage clothes. But make sure your sale doesn't get you into hot water with the city of Springfield. ...
Family of Hillcrest High School teacher killed in crash in January file wrongful death lawsuit
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The family of a Springfield teacher who died in a crash in January filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Jennifer Bryant died when a semi hauling products for Amazon crossed the barrier cable on I-44. The truck then hit her vehicle. Her family has sued Amazon, a...
Lightning safety at the forefront as severe storms continue into the weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Storms passed through the Ozarks Thursday with additional chances for storms for other parts of the weekend. When storms rolled through Strafford, lightning struck near Steven Sanderson’s home and took power out. Thanks to a whole home generator, power came back on seconds after the lightning strike. However, he had another problem on his hands.
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