This Haunted Missouri Road Has Kept Locals Away After Dark for Years

Devil’s Elbow in Missouri is a 2-mile loop along Route 66’s old alignment through the Ozarks where, according to local legend, the ghosts of drowned 19th-century lumbermen and vanishing cars appear in the mist that rises off the Big Piney River. During the day, the area is popular with paddlers, anglers, and Mother Road enthusiasts […]

Earthquake Activity Increasing in South-Central Missouri

The south-central Missouri region saw an uptick in earthquakes over the past 30 days that may not be directly related to the New Madrid Fault.

Fort Leonard Wood community celebrates Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport expansion

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Nov. 5, 2026) – Under joint celebration by Fort Leonard Wood and its neighboring communities, the Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport officially unveiled its new 9,000-square-foot terminal Nov. 4, 2026. Featuring a 50-passenger capacity, the expanded facility stands as a testament to regional partnership and modernized travel, according to officials.

2026 November election results in Missouri

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Voters are at the polls today to decide on municipal measures. Below are the results for 16 counties and Missouri. Use the filter box to find results in your county or city.

Lebanon Council considers changes to how municipal judge, city attorney are selected

The Lebanon City Council is looking at the possibility of making the elected city attorney and municipal judge positions appointed offices. The Council heard a presentation on the idea from Human Resources Director Kathy Milliken at a work session on Monday of last week. She said state laws allow both offices to be either appointed or elected at the city’s discretion.

Governor Mike Kehoe has four city tour to support Amendment 3 ballot measure

JEFFERSON CITY — Governor Mike Kehoe Monday traveled the state to promote a “yes” vote on Amendment 3. Amendment 3 is the ballot measure to restore significant restrictions on access to abortion. Kehoe made stops in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Jefferson City. Kehoe gave remarks and held news conferences at every stop, alongside national and state leaders. The statewide tour ended with a rally at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport.

Contested General Election Results by County (Final Unofficial)

Nick Sherrell wins election as the next presiding commissioner beating out Mike McDuffey 11,721 to 5,105. Incumbent State Rep Jeff Vernetti in the 123rd District bested his challenger Cody Hutcheson 10,910 votes to 4,626 votes. And Camden County voters combined with voters in Morgan County to approve both the Sunrise...

Ribbon cut on affordable housing development on C-Street

For the first time in over 50 years, there is a new building on Historic Commercial Street in Springfield. Amid a light cool drizzle and against a thrumming backdrop of trains, local leaders and developers Wednesday morning cut the ribbon on the Sankofa building. The development, at the intersection of...

Crews begin work on Sunshine Street safety improvements

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Some big changes are coming to Sunshine Street. On Monday, MODOT crews started working on safety improvements along just over four miles of East Sunshine, between Glenstone Avenue and Farm Road 199. The primary change will be raising the medians in order to help traffic flow and reduce the number of crashes […]

Springfield family waits overseas for more than a year to bring adopted son home

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield family says a lengthy international adoption and immigration process has kept them living overseas for more than a year. Kaylee and James Wilson have previously adopted children from Africa. But they say delays in Oli’s immigration paperwork—and changes in the political climate—have created new challenges in bringing him home.

Beloved Robert E. Smith mural recreated in downtown Springfield after community outcry

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A celebrated tribute to renowned Springfield folk artist Robert E. Smith has returned to downtown Springfield, months after the original public artwork was painted over by a new property owner. A pair of regional muralists has nearly finished replicating the iconic piece along the 300 block...

Route 66 Stadium in Springfield undergoes first full field replacement in 23-year history

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Following a milestone year marked by a stadium renaming, a team rebranding, and novel community events, Route 66 Stadium is receiving its first complete playing surface overhaul in more than two decades. Crews are currently replacing the natural grass surface at the downtown ballpark, marking the...

City of Springfield reminds voters of post-election sign rules

Springfield city officials are reminding residents and campaigns to remove political signs from private property within 48 hours of the election and noting that all such signage is strictly prohibited in public rights-of-way.

Former Springfield leaders reflect on Cora Scott’s departure from city

Measles case confirmed in Christian County

A Christian County resident has tested positive for measles following exposure to a previous case in another Missouri county.

Democrat Betsy Fogle flips Missouri Senate seat Republicans held for more than 80 years

Democratic state Rep. Betsy Fogle defeated Republican state Rep. Melanie Stinnett on Tuesday, flipping a Springfield-based Missouri Senate seat that Republicans have held for more than 80 years. The Democratic win in Springfield, along with state Rep. Keri Ingle’s win in a Jackson County race, means Democrats have broken the GOP supermajority in the Missouri […]

Springfield voters reject all four city charter questions

Voters in Springfield rejected four ballot questions intended to modernize the city charter during the November 2026 election.

Springfield asks residents to help shape neighborhood plans

Springfield residents can help shape plans for 24 registered neighborhoods at a Nov. 9 open house launching a citywide neighborhood planning initiative. The event is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. at Lincoln Hall on the Ozarks Technical Community College campus, 815 N. Sherman Ave., according to a community announcement. The City of Springfield and consultant Freese and Nichols are developing plans for 24 of the city's 26 registered neighborhoods. The initiative is intended to guide investment, strengthen neighborhood identity and support long-term quality of life, according to the announcement. Young-Lilley and East Central were not yet registered neighborhoods when the city executed its contract with Freese and Nichols. City Planning and Development staff plan to explore options for developing plans for those neighborhoods and any others that register with the city after the current round is completed in February 2028. "Neighborhood plans are a key component of the city’s long-range planning strategy," principal planner Alana Owen said in the announcement. "Each neighborhood plan will be developed with direct resident involvement and will identify priorities related to land use, housing, transportation, community character and public amenities. These plans will serve as guiding documents for future public and private investments while supporting stronger,

Supporters and opponents react to Amendment 3’s failure at the polls

Missouri voters defeated Amendment 3 on Tuesday, rejecting a proposed ban on abortion by more than 55 percent despite significant spending from both sides of the issue.

CASA of the Southwest receives $250,000 for Taney County clubhouse

Court Appointed Special Advocates for children, or CASA of the Southwest, will expand in Taney County after receiving $250,000.