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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash slows traffic on I-44 in Webster County
NEAR MARSHFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A crash on I-44 east of Springfield has slowed traffic. The crash happened around 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Troopers responded to the crash in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 94, six miles west of Marshfield. MoDOT closed both eastbound lanes of traffic. Crews estimate...
Springfield on track to have lower homicide rate this year
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Advocates for reducing gun violence in Springfield are crediting their efforts to what appears to be a sudden drop in homicide cases and shootings. “All eyes are on this change,” said Pastor Roger Franklin with Heart Church. “That’s why you’ve been hearing it calm out here a little bit because boots are […]
Sentencing date set for Ash Grove man who pleaded guilty to assault
SPRINGFIELD, Mo – A sentencing date has been set for an Ash Grove man who pleaded guilty today (5/17/24) to multiple counts related to a stabbing in April of 2023. Shane Michael Duval, 36, pleaded to two counts of first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and resisting arrest. Judge Katie Greenwade noted that Duval is a […]
Cards snap four-game skid with walk-off win against Midland
SPRINGFIELD–Tink Hence tied a career-high with nine strikeouts in six innings of work, and Jacob Buchberger’s walk-off base hit in the bottom of the 9th helped the Springfield Cardinals snap their four-game losing streak. The Cardinals 3-2 victory against the Rockhounds gave them their first win of the six-game series with Midland. The series wraps […]
Eden Village 2 hosts block party to improve community connection
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Fostering community and making connections was the goal of Saturday’s neighborhood block party hosted by Eden Village. KY3′s Ethan Harrison spoke with staff and residents on the impact of the event.
Will Missouri State football struggle when it jumps to Conference USA? Not necessarily
Whether you want to believe it or not, Missouri State is slowly becoming a football school with its recent announcement that it will leave the Missouri Valley Football Conference for Conference USA beginning with the 2025 season. Missouri State historically hasn't had the best football program. The school snapped a 30-year FCS Playoff drought when it qualified in 2020 and still won a postseason game since 1990. The Bears won't be eligible to qualify for the 2024...
Business in brief: SRC opens self-storage; NaviLens now at Blind Community Thrift Store
SRC Holdings opens Enterprise Self Storage This week, SRC Holdings opened its latest business venture, Enterprise Self Storage, serving east Springfield. The storage facility offers 300 units ranging in size from 10 feet by 5 feet up to 12 feet by 40 feet for indoor boat and vehicle storage. The facility also offers...
People Are Awesome: Rotary fund to provide annual grants; Darr family aids foster program
Rotary Club supports local charities A new funding initiative will provide an estimated $30,000 annually to support local charities. Over the past eight years, the Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast has raised more than $500,000 through various fundraisers and donations. Yearly dividends from this fund will soon be disbursed to local charities on the...
Prepping For Pancakes Saturday In Springfield
Food prep is underway in Springfield for the World's Largest Pancake Breakfast on Saturday. More than one-thousand-pounds of bacon is being cooked and the pancake batter will be mixed on Friday. The table will stretch down Main Street and breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. or...
Indiana softball live score updates from NCAA tournament vs. Missouri
Indiana softball faces Missouri in the losers bracket of the Columbia Regional of the NCAA tournament on Saturday night after both teams dropped close games in their respective openers. The Hoosiers (40-19) fought back to tie their game against Washington on Friday in the top of the seventh, but gave...
Here's how to celebrate Memorial Day, honor fallen heroes around Springfield
A little more than a week away, Memorial Day is Monday, May 27 and there are numerous ways to honor those who lost their lives while serving the country. The News-Leader compiled a list of seven Memorial Day events in the Ozarks held throughout the final weekend in May. The X Center in Nixa ...
Nixa food hall adds Uptown Hog barbecue; Springfield's 2nd Crumbl Cookies opening in May
This week in 417 foodie news, a new barbecue spot comes to Nixa's food hall, a new Mexican restaurant prepares to open and Crumbl Cookies open its south side location. Uptown Hog is now open at 14 Mill Market, 203 E. Mount Vernon St., Nixa. The barbecue business has operated since 2021 as a food truck and catering.
Is it a sunburn or sun allergy?
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - With temperatures in the 80s this weekend, you may want to go outside and catch some rays. It’s pretty easy to get a sunburn, but how do you know if you have a sunburn or a sun allergy?. Dr. David Barbe is the regional physician...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Pipe repair work done on James River Freeway
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Crews have finished repairing a damaged pipe on James River Freeway west of U.S. 65. One westbound lane and the shoulder had been closed since Tuesday. Crews had to dig up part of the road to complete the repairs. The repair work was finished around 4:00 Friday...
Missouri man charged after stealing car from Springfield dealership showroom
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A man from Fulton, Missouri, has been charged after stealing a car from a car dealership in Springfield over the weekend. According to court records, 32-year-old Daniel Snider is charged with second-degree burglary and stealing $25,000 or more. According to investigators from the Springfield Police Department,...
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