LATEST NEWS
Food inspections: Springfield grocery store had deli items up to 12 days past use-by date
An April 18 inspection by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department revealed various deli items that were anywhere from a day to 12 days out of date at a local supermarket. Price Cutter No. 34, 1831 W. Kearney St., was cited for having "a number of deli items" with use-by dates of April 6, April 10, April 12 and April 17, a priority violation, according to the April 18 food inspection report. The violation was corrected by discarding...
Severe flooding across the Ozarks puts some in dangerous position
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Heavy rain led to flash flooding across the Ozarks. The worst of Thursday’s storms has moved north and east of Springfield. The rain is filling up areas of creeks, streams, and rivers. The severe weather can be more dangerous for some than it is for others.
Child is stable in the hospital after he was hit by a car
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A twelve year old who was hit by a car on a scooter is now stable in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Mercy Hospital. Tanner White was taken to the hospital in critical condition after the crash that happened on West Division Street near West Bypass his parents tell Ozarksfirst he […]
Family of Hillcrest teacher killed in crash files lawsuit against Amazon
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The family of Jennifer Bryant, the Hillcrest High School teacher who was killed in a crash on I-44 last January when a semi-truck hit her vehicle head-on, is filing a wrongful death suit against Amazon. The family claimed that the retailer was carrying their products in the semi that crashed into her. […]
Prosecutors charge Springfield doctor for inappropriate relationship with Springfield Public Schools student
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield doctor faces sex crime charges for incidents involving a Springfield Public Schools student. Dr. Louis Phillip Krenn, Jr., faces charges of sexual contact with a student and second-degree sexual abuse. A judge ordered his bond at $50,000. Investigators claim the victim was a Springfield...
Greene County deputies investigate shots fired during road rage incident
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Greene County deputies are looking for the driver of a truck believed to have fired shots during a road rage incident in Springfield. Deputies responded to the incident near Sunshine and Farm Road 115 around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Investigators say the driver of a black...
First poverty conference in Springfield presents community with new research
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield community can learn about poverty research Missouri State University professors gathered at the first poverty conference on Friday. The Center for Ozarks Poverty Research (COPR) will organize the conference, which will be held on MSU’s campus. Marnie Watson, MSU associate professor of anthropology...
Child in critical condition after crash on W Division St. in Springfield
UPDATE 5:30 P.M. – Ozarksfirst has confirmed that a 12-year-old is in critical condition at the hospital after being hit in the crash at West Division Street while riding a scooter. All lanes of West Division Street though have since reopened. We will update this story when more information becomes available. Original Story: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. […]
BBQ restaurant in Springfield, Mo. closing this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -It’s the end of an era for one barbecue restaurant. Missouri Mike’s on West Chestnut Expressway is going out of business on Saturday. Mike recapped his humble beginnings and his passion for the food industry in a Facebook Post. He also wrote about charity events he and his staff pulled off including two trips to deliver 10,000 meals to hurricane victims in Louisiana.
Sample international food this weekend or eat cake from Springfield food truck
This week in Springfield-area food news: Try cuisine from around the world on Commercial Street and a veteran Ozarks chef starts a new sweet venture. Plus, a favorite whiskey bar returns just for one night. International food event comes to Commercial Street. Taste your way around the world along Commercial...
Missouri Gov. Parson & Attorney Gen. Bailey discuss efforts to end human trafficking
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey addressed new legislation to combat human trafficking throughout the state. They discussed legislation to strengthen the state’s human trafficking task force. The proposal calls for an additional $1 million in funding, and Missouri’s State Senate is debating it.
Burrell opens second autism center location in Springfield for teenage, adult clients
Burrell Behavioral Health opened its second autism center location this month at 1370 E. Primrose St. The organization hosted a ribbon cutting Wednesday afternoon. The second location is meant to support teenage and adult clients with autism. It provides dedicated spaces and programming to meet the needs of clients who are aging out of programs for younger children, according to the press release. ...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.