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Kickapoo senior awarded Build My Future scholarship to pursue construction career
The Build My Future Board awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a Kickapoo High School senior who plans to major in construction management. William Blaine will receive the award as he furthers his education at Missouri State University in the fall. Blaine attended Build My Future for the first time on March 27 in...
CoxHealth hosts car seat safety checks at Battlefield Fire Station
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Families were able to have their car seats inspected and installed by CoxHealth certified child passenger seat technician at the Battlefield Fire Station. This safety check was hosted by CoxHealth. They recommend that every family get their car seats checked, saying that seven out of ten...
BBB’s new scam toolkit available to help victims move forward
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Online scammers continue to pose a problem in Southwest Missouri and a recent scam involves weight supplements. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), over 40% of scams last year were related to online purchases, with most of the victims losing money. However, there’s a new toolkit available for people to use […]
Putting the Ozarks First: Convoy of Hope responds to multiple disasters following severe weather
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. – Following several recent severe weather outbreaks across the country, Convoy of Hope has sent crews to help families get much-needed supplies. “There are no down season for disasters,” Eric Gordon said. “The last few weeks for Convoy of Hope has included nine new responses in nine different states. Not all of […]
Missouri State celebrates Keith Guttin and the baseball family he created
Love filled the Hammons Field concourse with over 100 former Missouri State baseball players waiting to walk onto the field. There was a Bears game to follow but the regular season finale was secondary on this day at the ballpark. A brotherhood formed over decades of wearing maroon and white waited for the opportunity to honor the man who connected them all over the last four decades. ...
Former Springfield, MO, day care operator sentenced to 24 years for infant's death
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — The former operator of a southwestern Missouri daycare has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for the death of an 8-month-old boy who died after being left alone with other small children. Deborah Lundstrom was sentenced on Monday. She was found guilty in February...
Savannah's Horton wins state tennis tournament championship
(SPRINGFIELD, Mo.) A Savannah High School senior tennis player is bringing home a state championship. Savannah senior Cole Horton defeated Clayton's Spencer Pompian to win the Class 1 Singles Championship in Springfield Saturday afternoon. Horton finishes his high school career as a 4X district champion, a fourth place finish his...
Friday, May 17: Here comes the weekend and a taste of summer comes with it
The transition has begun! We’re leaving cloudy, wet days behind, and it’s just in time for the weekend. A few pop-up showers and thunderstorms this afternoon will quickly fade after sunset with cool and quiet weather overnight. Warm and quiet weather is in store this weekend. In fact, it could be our warmest weekend yet […]
66th Annual Nixa Sucker Days kicks off on Main Street
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - The 66th Annual Nixa Sucker Days kicks off on Friday down Main Street. There’s fun in store all weekend long for the whole family. “We are having fried suckerfish. We’re having a beer garden. We’re having kids’ carnival rides. We’re having a cornhole tournament, we’re having craft and vendor booths,” said Whitney Guison, president of the Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce.
Guttin’s goodbye, Bears Senior Day spoiled with loss to Salukis
SPRINGFIELD–The final home game of Keith Guttin’s illustrius 42-year career in maroon and white was filled with love, tears, smiles, and appreciation. However, it ended with a 7-run loss, as Southern Illinois defeated Missouri State 18-11 in the Bears regular season finale to spoil Guttin’s so-long and Senior Day. Watch the video above to see […]
Army dad surprises son at school after 8-month deployment
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield dad, who was deployed for months, surprised his son at school today. The Army sergeant wasn’t supposed to be home for another week and a half. 1st Sgt. Braxton Pernice was deployed for eight months before finally returning home last night and he said he could barely keep it a […]
How could the Ozarks still be in a drought?
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The rain has been relentless for the month of May. In Springfield, we have measured rain in 11 out of the last 15 days. With all of the precipitation, it’s hard to believe that parts of the Ozarks are still under drought conditions. Every Thursday an updated drought monitor is released, showing […]
Springfield City building inspectors are monitoring elevator problems at Jenny Lind Hall Apartments that threaten safety of disabled residents on upper floors
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The city of Springfield says it is monitoring the progress of efforts by Jenny Lind Hall Apartment management to fix its broken elevators. It is a problem that threatens the safety of disabled residents living on the upper floors who cannot use stairs. The Jenny Lind...
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