MDC reminds Ozarks hunters of mandatory CWD sampling in November

WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding hunters in the Ozarks to have their deer sampled for chronic wasting disease (CWD). According to an MDC news release, officials will conduct mandatory sampling of harvested deer during the opening weekend of the November portion of the firearms deer season, Nov. 14-15. […]

No-excuse voting draws lines in Springfield, Mo.; steady early voting turnout in Harrison, Ark.

HARRISON, Ark. (KY3) — Voting opened this week in Missouri and Arkansas, drawing a line out the door in Springfield, Missouri, and a steady stream of voters in Harrison, Arkansas. Arkansas began early voting Monday. Missouri’s no-excuse absentee voting began Tuesday. Springfield turnout. Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller...

Gallery: Final Honor Flight of 2026 in DC

WASHINGTON D.C. — The final Honor Flight of the Ozarks took off this morning, October 21.  Veterans, Guardians and staff landed around 8 a.m. The first stop was to the Air Force Memorial, but due to a time crunch, the visit was short as the group headed to Arlington National Cemetery.  At Arlington National Cemetery, […]

Council discusses allowing hunting within city limits

Ray Wolf brought up an incident that occurred on Oct. 12 during public comment at the Oct. 13 Aurora City Council meeting. “Last night, we had an incident where one of your officers stole one of my ministry plates,” said Wolf. “A license plate off one of my cars that my sister was driving was stolen.

US-60 roundabout work continues near Monett

BARRY COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Work continues on the Hwy 60 and Hwy 97 roundabout in Yonkerville at Monett Regional Airport.

American bumblebee observed buzzing around in Springfield, MDC confirms

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – What’s the buzz in Greene County? A Species of Conservation Concern was spotted in Springfield over the summer. An American bumblebee, a Species of Conservation Concern, was observed in July in a native plant garden participating in Yard Ethic. Staff with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) observed the species during an Urban Pollinator Survey conducted in several gardens in Springfield.

Latest Honor Flight returns home to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Former KY3 sports director Ned Reynolds was among 79 veterans on the year’s third and final mission in 2026. The veterans returned from an honor flight to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The flight allows veterans a free trip to visit memorials built in their honor.

A team working to shape the future of an historic stretch of College St. wants your input

A team working on the College Street Revitalization Plan in Springfield is seeking input from the public. The City of Springfield has hired Eocene Environmental Group to develop a strategy for reinvigorating College St. from Grant Avenue to Kansas Expressway. That strategy will include targeted redevelopment, environmental assessment and community-driven planning.

First day of no-excuse voting underway; thousands already casting ballots

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — With just two weeks to go before the November mid-term election, no-excuse absentee voting is officially underway in the Show-Me State.  Thousands have already cast ballots at major voting locations like the Greene County Election Center on Boonville and at The Library Center on South Campbell.  “We’ve had a great start today […]

Measles cases rise across Missouri counties

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - More than half a dozen Missouri counties, including Greene County, are reporting a combined 18 measles cases. Benton County is reporting four new cases involving people who live in the same household. No cases have been reported so far in Arkansas. Anna Kremer, with the Springfield-Greene...

Joplin rental assistance program faces shortage as landlords reject voucher holders

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Looking at the City of Springfield’s ‘Help Starts Here’ panhandling sign campaign

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Drivers in Springfield may have noticed some new signs popped up just a couple of months ago. They say, “It’s ok to say no to panhandling; support local organizations that can help.”. The signs went up around Springfield a couple of months ago. It’s part...

The Young-Lilley Neighborhood is one of the newest on the block

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Bringing neighbors together is the goal of any strong community, and more neighborhoods in Springfield are finding a way to do that. The City of Springfield has a unique system for how people can communicate about problems or events in their neighborhood: registered neighborhood associations. The...

This Hallowed Civil War Battlefield In Missouri Has Been Frozen In Time Since The 1860s

There are places in this world that refuse to let the past go, and Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield in Republic, Missouri is one of the most compelling examples you’ll find anywhere in the country. The fields look the way they looked in 1861, the creek still runs the...

On Your Side: Homeowner warns others after roofing company lawsuit following hailstorm

MoDOT gets feedback on the Kansas Expressway project in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Some big changes will be coming to Springfield’s Kansas Expressway; MoDOT plans to widen the road from four lanes to six in hopes of addressing traffic flow and safety. Springfield citizens weighed in on their plans for the $7.64 million project. “We refine projects based on...

City of Springfield gives update on city hall renovation delays amid growing costs

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Construction continues on Springfield’s Historic City Hall renovations, as city officials cite several issues slowing its progress. The substantial completion of construction was dated for March 2027. However, some new findings and challenges have pushed back the project to Fall 2027. Principal Engineer Brian Doubrava tells Ozarks First that, due to the […]

Counselors in the Ozarks highlight link between trauma and substance misuse

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Treatment counselors say painful experiences, either recent or from the past, often lead to the misuse of drugs and alcohol. Counselors explain that in these situations, lasting healing requires a two-fold approach: treating the substance abuse and also addressing the unresolved trauma. Counselors say that until a person is able to deal with their emotional pain, they are likely to return to self-medication.

Springfield schools seek public input on $400 million in facility needs

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield Public Schools is asking parents, teachers, and taxpayers to weigh in on the future of its school buildings before any final recommendations are made. The district held a meeting Monday night and has another scheduled Tuesday. The district says it has more than $400 million...

Historic Route 66 gas station restored in Marshfield

A 100-year-old gas station in Marshfield, Missouri, has been restored as part of the Route 66 centennial following a $180,000 grant.