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It's time — the cicadas are coming. Here's what to know about Missouri's summer brood
If you've spent any time outdoors the last few days, you may have heard the rhythmic buzzing — or screaming — of cicadas beginning to emerge from the ground. For the first time in 221 years, more than one million cicadas will emerge simultaneously throughout the country. Deemed...
Springfield couple celebrates 80 years of marriage
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield couple celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary a few days early. Harold and Bernice Raymer have been together since 1944 when they were both 17 years old. Now, 80 years later, the two were honored at a small get-together surrounded by their children, grandchildren, and friends, both old and new, at Graceway Baptist Church on Saturday.
Springfield Police investigate shots heard call at apartment complex
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Officers with the Springfield Police Department are looking into a shooting call at an apartment complex in North Springfield Friday night. According to Sargeant Sandage with the Springfield Police Department, officers got a lot of reports at around 9:26 p.m. Friday from callers saying they heard gunshots in the area of 2540 […]
Planning a summer trip? These MO parks ranked among the best places to camp in the Midwest
Two Missouri parks have been named among the best places to camp in the Midwest. The Dyrt, a camping platform that lists campgrounds, reviews and tips, released its Best Places to Camp Regional Awards this week. The platform divides winners into six regions of the country: Pacific, Mountain, Central, Midwest, Northeast and Southeast. For the Midwest region, B Berry Farms & Co. in Elkland ranked No. 5 and Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park in Middle Brook rounded out the list at No. 10.
Springfield restaurant put on risk control plan after third cockroach incident
A Springfield restaurant has been cited a third time for cockroaches running across a food prep area, according to a May 8 report from the Springfield-Greene County Health Department's food inspections. The restaurant is now on a risk control plan. After two previous instances of cockroaches on the sushi bar, Misaki 2 at 2719 S. Campbell Ave. had another cockroach run across the sushi mat and utensils, according to the May 8 report, which necessitates a risk...
Springfield rental inspection program in the works
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield City Council members during a committee lunch heard ideas about a rental inspection program in the works. “This would be a new program as we currently do not have anything,” Building Development Director Brock Rowe said. “We had a historic probably from I don’t remember what year we adopted, but a rental […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash slows traffic on I-44 in Webster County
NEAR MARSHFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A crash on I-44 east of Springfield has slowed traffic. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Troopers responded to the crash in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 94, six miles west of Marshfield. MoDOT closed both eastbound lanes of traffic. Crews estimate...
Saturday, May 18: Warmest weekend of the year
Put away the umbrella and break out the sunscreen! Great weekend weather will be on our hands, potentially the warmest of the calendar year. For the early morning hour, we have the chance of some patchy fog developing due to some lingering humid conditions. A foggy start will quickly make way for a sunny day. […]
SPD says man fatally shot himself during alleged robbery attempt at Springfield drugstore
A man turned a gun on himself as he was being approached by authorities responding to an alleged robbery at a drugstore on Wednesday, according to Springfield police. Police said that around 11 a.m. officers responded to a call at Lawrence Drug on Republic Road of a man who slipped a note to an employee demanding drugs. When officers went inside the store, SPD said the man pulled out a gun and took his own life.
Hillcrest High School student earns scholarship named after former teacher killed in crash in January
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A graduating senior from Hillcrest High School earned the first Jennifer Bryant Academic Scholarship. Caylee Jasper received the scholarship during an assembly on Friday. Bryant taught Biology at the high school. She died in a crash on I-44 in January when a tractor-trailer crossed the barrier...
Eden Village 2 hosts block party to improve community connection
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Fostering community and making connections was the goal of Saturday’s neighborhood block party hosted by Eden Village. KY3′s Ethan Harrison spoke with staff and residents on the impact of the event.
The Ozarks to experience a high swing of humidity
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — The rising heat and humidity can make some feel uncomfortable, but if you aren’t careful, they can also cause sickness. “Personally, I’m a warm-weather person, but you can definitely feel it.”. Strolling through the park, Catherine Kearby and Dylan Fowler aren’t too concerned...
Friday, May 17: Here comes the weekend and a taste of summer comes with it
The transition has begun! We’re leaving cloudy, wet days behind, and it’s just in time for the weekend. A few pop-up showers and thunderstorms this afternoon will quickly fade after sunset with cool and quiet weather overnight. Warm and quiet weather is in store this weekend. In fact, it could be our warmest weekend yet […]
Springfield on track to have lower homicide rate this year
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Advocates for reducing gun violence in Springfield are crediting their efforts to what appears to be a sudden drop in homicide cases and shootings. “All eyes are on this change,” said Pastor Roger Franklin with Heart Church. “That’s why you’ve been hearing it calm out here a little bit because boots are […]
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