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Nixa man pleads guilty to holding hatchet to woman’s head
OZARK, Mo. — A Nixa man has changed his plea to guilty for holding a hatchet to his mother’s head on New Year’s Day in 2023. According to online court documents, 34-year-old Simon Scholz pleaded guilty under a plea agreement on April 26. Under the agreement, Scholz pleaded guilty and will be sentenced for unlawful […]
Republic police officer involved in crash
REPUBLIC, Mo. – A two-vehicle crash involving a Republic police officer occurred Thursday night. According to the Republic Police Department, the crash happened around 9:40 p.m. on Main Street in Republic at the intersection of Hadley Street. One other car was involved in addition to the police vehicle, but the police department says no one […]
Crash at US-65 near James River sends two to hospital; police investigating
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday morning on southbound Highway 65 in Springfield that sent two women to the hospital. According to the Springfield Police Department, they got a report at 10:33 a.m. that a Mercury Mountaineer SUV and a Ford F-150 truck collided on southbound […]
Ozarks Beerfest kicks off at Springfield, Mo. fairgrounds
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Ozarks Beerfest kicked off at the Ozarks Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Mo. The festival ran from 1 to 4 p.m. and hosted many local brewery companies. The event also had food, games, raffle prizes, live music and water stations for sobering drivers up before leaving. Beerfest...
Crosswalk construction projects starting Monday to improve pedestrian safety in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Two crosswalk improvement projects in the Woodland Heights neighborhood begin on Monday at the intersections of Grant Avenue and Chase Street, and Lyon Avenue and Chase Street. The Woodland Heights neighborhood has been identified as a need regarding pedestrian safety through the city’s neighborhood works program....
Springfield Police Department expanding its help to fight Kia and Hyundai thefts
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A viral social media trend called the “KIA challenge” is revealing an alarming loophole in the vehicle’s software, allowing anyone with a USB chord or screwdriver to steal the vehicle. We’ve told you about this before and how the Springfield Police Department is...
Preserving the Ozarks at the Library: Concerts, book signings and more coming up
Preserving the history and culture of the Ozarks is the charge of the Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department. Stop into the Library throughout May to experience stories of the people, places and events that shaped the region and discover how those stories are being preserved and shared. The Creek Rocks Concert Tuesday, April...
Springfield hosts Earth Day Music and Sustainability Festival
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield’s focus on sustainability in the Ozarks continues during its annual Earth Day Music and Sustainability Festival. People came together this Saturday to celebrate music, sustainability, and plastic-free environments. Eventgoers were given metal water bottles upon entry. Barry Rowell, a co-organizer of the event, says...
Another subdivision set for Republic — if council approves
Worse traffic congestion on North Main Street a concern if city council OK’s 122-lot development. The first property discussed is five acres and currently zoned medium density single-family with a request to change to high density single-family residential, while the second property is 25 acres of land zoned agricultural with a request to also change to high density single-family residential.
Regional Radio’s Stuart Johnson Inducted Into Missouri Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Regional Radio congratulates Stuart Johnson, Alpha Media Content Director and KAAN Radio FM/AM Sports Play-by-Play Veteran, who was inducted into the Missouri Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame as a Broadcaster on Saturday, April 27th in Springfield. In 36+ years, Stuart has broadcast over 2,500 basketball games...
Letters to the Editor: Extremism on the school board, sword swallowing in church
VOTE417 aims to keep political extremists off school board We read with great interest Michael Scriven’s letter to the editor in the April 14 News-Leader, and we appreciate his frustration. Electing well-intentioned, critically-thinking school board members has long been the rule, not the exception. Unfortunately, that changed in 2021-2022, when outside dark money groups...
Springfield loses Sunday Slugfest to Arkansas
SPRINGFIELD–The Springfield Cardinals and Arkansas Travelers combined to score 22 runs in their series finale on Sunday, but it was the Travelers who left town with a 15-7 victory. The loss marked the fourth in-a-row for Springfield, which won the first two games of the series, but could not replicate their success over the final […]
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