City of Springfield reminds voters of post-election sign rules

Springfield city officials are reminding residents and campaigns to remove political signs from private property within 48 hours of the election and noting that all such signage is strictly prohibited in public rights-of-way.

Missouri allocates $1M to Discovery Center for upgrades

The Discovery Center received $1 million in state funds from House Bill 19 to modernize its facility and construct the Building Kids interactive exhibition.

CASA of the Southwest receives $250,000 for Taney County clubhouse

Court Appointed Special Advocates for children, or CASA of the Southwest, will expand in Taney County after receiving $250,000.

City to combine brush & leaf pickup this year

Aurora City Manager Carrie Howlett said brush and leaf pickup will take place in November and December in the city manager’s report during the Oct. 27 meeting of the Aurora City Council. “In years past, we’ve done the brush pickup, and then we’ve had special pickups just for leaves...

No priority violations at most Greene Co. kitchens inspected recently

Out of 51 routine inspections, more than 75% of the kitchens the Springfield-Greene County Health Department visited had no priority violations. Across the 39 inspections that had no priority violations, 31 had no violations at all. Issues found during inspections fall into either priority or non-priority violations. Priority violations impact the safety of the food, such as cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food, improper food temperature and poor personal hygiene and employee health. Multiple priority violations can lead to an establishment being shut down. Non-priority violations alone do not directly affect food safety, such as dirty floors, sticky tabletops or outside trash cans not being covered. More: Frequent reader of Greene County food inspections? Here's what inspectors want you to know Food inspections take place one to three times a year, depending on the type of food served, the population served, difficulty of food preparation and past history. Restaurants preparing food from raw ingredients are inspected more often "than convenience stores that serve only non-potentially hazardous foods, such as popcorn and soda," according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department . Each report identifies what was happening at the establishment at that time. Consumers who want to know whether a violation

Convoy of Hope deploys flood relief supplies to Georgia, Tennessee amid record disaster response year

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As emergency crews carry out water rescues following catastrophic flooding across the Southeast, disaster relief teams based in the Ozarks are mobilizing to deliver critical relief supplies. Volunteers and staff at Convoy of Hope’s World Distribution Center in Springfield are assembling and loading tractor-trailers with emergency...

Brian Seitz: Looking Forward to Final Two Years in Office

Lakes Area Missouri State Representative Brian Seitz wins re-election to represent the 156th District in what will be his final two years in Jefferson City. Seitz hits the maximum eight years allowed by law when his new term ends in 2028, and during an interview Election Night on Legends 1063’s Election Coverage, he said that he will continue to work hard on legislation to benefit Branson, Hollister, and the Lakes Region.

Crews begin work on Sunshine Street safety improvements

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Some big changes are coming to Sunshine Street. On Monday, MODOT crews started working on safety improvements along just over four miles of East Sunshine, between Glenstone Avenue and Farm Road 199. The primary change will be raising the medians in order to help traffic flow and reduce the number of crashes […]

Beloved Robert E. Smith mural recreated in downtown Springfield after community outcry

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A celebrated tribute to renowned Springfield folk artist Robert E. Smith has returned to downtown Springfield, months after the original public artwork was painted over by a new property owner. A pair of regional muralists has nearly finished replicating the iconic piece along the 300 block...

Former Springfield leaders reflect on Cora Scott’s departure from city

Branson to Honor Veterans During Annual Homecoming Week

The Branson community will once again have the honor and privilege of hosting veterans and their families in the days to come during the annual Veteran’s Homecoming Week. From Thursday, Nov. 5 to Wednesday, Nov. 11, dozens of reunions, ceremonies, memorials, galas and other events will take place across the region as community leaders, organizations and businesses pay tribute to the brave men and women who’ve served as members of the United States military.

Governor Mike Kehoe has four city tour to support Amendment 3 ballot measure

JEFFERSON CITY — Governor Mike Kehoe Monday traveled the state to promote a “yes” vote on Amendment 3. Amendment 3 is the ballot measure to restore significant restrictions on access to abortion. Kehoe made stops in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Jefferson City. Kehoe gave remarks and held news conferences at every stop, alongside national and state leaders. The statewide tour ended with a rally at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport.

Sankofa opens on Historic Commercial Street: $13.5M project brings affordable housing, business incubator

City and county leaders gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate the grand opening of “Sankofa,” a $13.5 million mixed-use development that marks the first ground-up construction on Historic Commercial Street in more than 50 years.

Longtime City of Springfield spokesperson out after 14 years

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Communication from the City of Springfield will look a little different moving forward. Cora Scott, who had been at the helm of Springfield’s communications team for nearly 15 years, is out, but there have been very few details surrounding her sudden departure.  Scott confirmed to Ozarks First the career change, saying, “I […]

Springfield voters say no to all 4 charter amendments on Tuesday's ballot

Voters in the City of Springfield said no Tuesday to updates to the Springfield City Charter. Speaking to KSMU in October, Springfield’s former Director of Public Information and Civic Engagement Cora Scott said the Charter was initially written in 1953. It's been reviewed and updated periodically over the decades as times have changed and city government and the needs of city staff have grown and evolved. She said these changes were recommended by city staff. There were no real advocacy or campaigns for or against the changes.

The Charming Cafe In Missouri Where Cats Roam Around And Steal The Show

Your latte comes with a side of dozens of adoptable cats. That’s the deal at a Branson cafe that pairs coffee with a full-blown feline rescue mission. The cat lounge covers about 2,200 square feet. It has its own HVAC system, totally separate from the cafe, plus a 12-foot window for watching the cats.

WATCH LIVE COVERAGE: Check out the latest results and news from the midterm elections

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Midterm election results are coming in. Watch KY3’s live streaming updates above throughout the night for the latest numbers. Check out the latest election news and results. 10:25 p.m. AP Calls Missouri’s Amendment 3. Missouri voters have rejected Amendment 3, defeating a constitutional measure...

Sankofa opens on Historic Commercial Street: $13.5M project brings affordable housing, business incubator

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - City and county leaders gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate the grand opening of “Sankofa,” a $13.5 million mixed-use development that marks the first ground-up construction on Historic Commercial Street in more than 50 years. The four-story complex, located at the intersection of North Campbell...

Abortion and gender restrictions in full focus with Amendment 3

Many area residents have expressed interest in Constitutional Amendment No. 3, which is focused on abortion and gender transition restrictions. The ballot item has easy-to-read bullet points that summarize what a “Yes” vote will do. It will “repeal the 2024 voter-approved amendment providing reproductive healthcare rights,” which includes...