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Water main break closes a road in Ozark, Mo.
OZARK, Mo. (KY3) -Crews are working to repair a water main break near the Brickstone Village Shopping Center. The repairs require a full road closure along James River Road. There are barricades directly to the east and west of the main break. Access to all stores on the west side...
Ozarks Pridefest brings diversity and controversy
SPRINGFIELD, MO.- This year’s Ozarks Pridefest marked another year of celebrating diversity in the Ozarks on Saturday. The theme for this year, “It’s giving: Revolution,” centered around the beginning of the fight for LGBTQ+ individuals. Saturday’s Pridefest was filled with those celebrating the community. The day began with a parade to the downtown square where […]
Public access to two Greene County, Mo. lakes closed due to flooding and debris
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield City Utilities announced Sunday that public access to Fellows and McDaniel Lakes will be closed for the time being. According to a Facebook post, public access to the lakes will be closed starting June 10 due to flooding and large amounts of debris that washed up.
City of Nixa, Mo., reopens its aquatics center
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - The Nixa Aquatics Center officially reopened on Monday. The pool closed in the summer of 2023 after crews repairing a leak in the pool found more issues. The city hired a pool engineering company last fall to make all of the repairs. The pool opens every...
Schools across the Ozarks offering free breakfast and lunch for children during summer months
CLEVER, Mo. (KY3) - Summer can be a tough time for families to feed their kids while they’re out of school. That’s why several schools across the Ozarks are offering free breakfast and lunch for kids 18 and under to help bridge that gap for families. Clever is...
Ozarks road crews staying busy after weekend flooding
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Ever since the middle of last week, the First Alert Weather Team kept an eye on our flooding threat that unfolded over the weekend. Much of the Missouri Ozarks saw rain amounts pushing as highs as 7 to 8 inches in total, keeping road crews busy closing off any flooded roads.
Springfield Public Schools discussing next school year’s budget at Tuesday night meeting
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Springfield Public Schools’ School Board members discussed multiple important topics at Tuesday evening’s study session meeting. The SPS Deputy Superintendent of Operations, Dr. Travis Shaw, said the board will discuss rates and fees for the next school year, 2023 bond project updates, and a request to discuss SPS’s cell phone policy as well.
Springfield City Utilities sues 3M over pollution claims
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield City Utilities is suing 3M Company, claiming the Springfield plant is polluting Jones Spring, Pearson Creek, and the James River. The lawsuit claims the plant discharges pollutants through its stormwater systems. City Utilities argues that 3M’s pollution reaches the Blackman Water Treatment Plant. It seeks...
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