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SPD investigating crash on Highway 65 that sent two women to the hospital
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield police are investigating a crash that closed a section of Highway 65 Saturday afternoon and sent two people to the hospital. According to the Springfield Police Department, around 10:30 a.m., a Mercury Mountaineer and Ford F150 were driving south on Highway 65 near the James River Expressway interchange.
Three people, including a baby, seriously injured in Christian County, Mo. two-car crash
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - Three people, including a one-year-old child, are in serious condition after a two-car crash Friday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, around 11:50 a.m., a Toyota Tundra was driving on Route EE, one mile east of Highlandville. The crash happened when...
Crews rescue three kayakers from the James River in Christian County
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - Authorities have rescued three kayakers from the James River near Clever. According to Christian County Sheriff Brad Cole, the kayakers went into the James River from the Delaware Town river access point. Several agencies are responding to the rescue. Fire crews say the kayakers are...
Man taken to the hospital after being hit by a car at a Springfield intersection
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian Friday afternoon. Police say it happened around 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Kearney Street and Broadway Avenue. An official with SPD says the man was crossing Kearney, not in the crosswalk, when a car hit him.
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...
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...
Logan-Rogersville School District students attempted to break another Guinness Book of World Records
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — After months of planning, the Logan-Rogersville School District may soon hold a world record. Students of all ages, from kindergarten through high school seniors, packed the football stadium this morning to play the world’s largest game of follow-the-leader. With more than 2,500 participants, organizers are confident they’ve broken the previous record of 768.
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...
Box truck rescued from water near Fordland in Webster County
UPDATE 4/27/24: A member of the Logan-Rogersville Water Rescue team says the box truck was recovered from the water and no one was injured in the incident. Original Story: FORDLAND, Mo. – The Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Lafferty confirmed that a water rescue is underway south of Fordland Friday night in Webster […]
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...
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