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Springfield workers share their experiences with app-based driving gigs
Correction: An earlier version of this story misidentified Missouri State professor David Mitchell. Grace Willis began working as an Amazon Flex delivery driver in November 2022. She was knee-deep in graduate school and looking to earn some extra money. For a little over a month, Willis drove throughout the Ozarks, delivering Amazon packages...
How and why sinkholes form in the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The heavy rainfall the Ozarks has experienced over the last few weeks has led to some sinkholes opening in roadways across the area. One sinkhole opened up on Richwood Road in Ozark between Highway 14 and Fremont Road. Ozarksfirst drove by the sinkhole Wednesday and found it was repaired. With more rain […]
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 […]
National Trails Day is June 1. Celebrate the outdoors on one of these 7 Springfield trails
Correction: An earlier version of this story misnamed the Frisco Highline Trail and Ozark Greenways. It also included incorrect or outdated information about the features of the Frisco Highline Trail, Wilson's Creek and James River greenways and the African-American Heritage Trail. The story has been updated. Lace up the hiking boots and grab the sunscreen because National Trails Day is less than two weeks away. ...
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...
Parents meet with SPS superintendent to talk student behavior, technology use changes
An hour into a Monday evening meeting with parents, Superintendent Grenita Lathan grew impatient. She started pacing. Lathan admitted waiting was the hardest part. She was eager to get to the second half of the 2 1/2-hour meeting where parents offered insight, asked questions and made suggestions. ...
Ozark opens new storm shelter & kitchen at early childhood center
OZARK, Mo. — With severe storms already hitting the Ozarks many times this spring, Ozark residents will now have another storm shelter at their disposal. On Tuesday, May 21, the Ozark School District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new storm shelter at Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center. Located on the south side of the […]
Willow Springs loses shootout in semis, finishes fourth in state softball
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The Willow Springs Bears faced Diamond in a state softball Class Two semifinal Monday. Willow Springs is 24-6 and rode a four game winning streak into the state semifinals. Diamond is a juggernaut, sporting a 36-1 record. That lone loss to a Kansas team at the end of April. Diamond fell behind early, 3-1 […]
Firefighters in the Ozarks offer safety tips for those with hearing-related disabilities
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Firefighters with the Springfield Fire Department, the Battlefield Fire Protection District, and the Republic Fire Department shared tips on how to stay safe in case there’s a fire, especially for those with hearing-related disabilities who cannot hear regular smoke alarms go off. The three fire...
Springfield Police Department reminds vacationers to keep their homes safe
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — The Springfield Police Department reminds vacationers to keep their homes safe from potential burglars. The Springfield police department says to make sure all the locks in your home are functioning and use them. Also, ask your neighbors to watch over your home while you’re away....
Here are the players Missouri State football's landed since its Conference USA announcement
Missouri State football coach Ryan Beard began pitching to recruits that the Bears will be in the FBS rather than the FCS come 2025. He's already landed a handful of prospects ready to lead the football program into its new era. Here are those MSU has landed since announcing it...
Homeowners should stay on top of possible roof & hail damage
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - From the middle of March to early May, the KY3 First Alert Weather Team has stayed busy tracking rounds of severe weather across the Ozarks. We weren’t the only ones staying busy, though. Colt Pruente, an estimator for Absolute Roofing, was one of many in the roofing business keeping up with incoming calls over the past several weeks.
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