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Rural Jamesport business Shearwood Surplus destroyed by fire
A rural Jamesport business burned to the ground Thursday evening. The fire destroyed Shearwood Surplus and Supplies, located at 799 Southwest 80th Street, just off Route U, along the Grundy-Livingston county line, east of Jamesport. Fire Chief Davey Davis informed KTTN that a representative of the state fire marshal’s office...
A “fairly” big new venue will greet Ozark Empire festivalgoers
SPRINGFIELD, MO- It’s quiet time at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, but it won’t stay that way for much longer. In just days, the 88th annual festival will open to the public. “This is our largest event.,” said Olivia Grellner, Director of Ag Education and Sales at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. “We will just be getting ready […]
Remembering the tragic Duck Boat incident at Table Rock Lake 6 years later
BRANSON, Mo. — Today marks six years since a duck boat sank in Table Rock Lake — near Branson — killing 17 people onboard. Since then — emergency responders have reflected back on their response that day — and to other incidents. The duck boat...
Missouri State President Richard 'Biff' Williams updates school's AD search, timeline
New Missouri State president Dr. Richard "Biff" Williams provided an updated timeline on the university's search for its next athletics director while also detailing the type of candidate he is looking for. In an interview with the News-Leader, MSU's new boss said the school received almost 50 applicants for the job and the committee spent this past week interviewing eight semifinalists via Zoom. ...
Joe Hickman celebrates 40th anniversary at KY3; makes news himself
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Congrats to KY3′s Joe Hickman, who celebrated his 40th anniversary at the station. The Arkansas native anchored sports coverage at KY3 for more than 33 years. He transitioned to news in 2017. During his time at KY3, he covered virtually every major sporting event in...
West Plains’ Connor Lair returning to Missouri State
Former West Plains football star Connor Lair will play for Missouri State during the 2024 season. Lair confirmed the news to KY3 Sports on Friday evening. He played 10 games for the Bears in 2022 and was set for a bigger role in 2023 when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma after just two games.
Several Springfield tenants waiting to see what’s next after landlord goes to jail
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Several Springfield business owners are weighing their next steps tonight after their landlord, Marco Denis, was charged with domestic assault and kidnapping. Denis, whose company owns Plaza Towers and several other properties, is being held in jail without bond. OzarksFirst spoke over the phone with several tenants at the Plaza Towers, some […]
The ageless Stones keep on Rolling
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Some guys just won’t retire. Three of them will be on stage Sunday night at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are 80 (Jagger turns 81 next week). Ron Wood is 76. The Stones first landed on the pop charts in 1964 with “Not Fade Away.” The following year, […]
Locals react to nationwide CrowdStrike outage
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — In case you missed it, there was a nationwide outage for companies that use CrowdStrike following an update sent out by the tech group. So what does that mean? Shannon McMurtrey, Associate Professor of Cyber-Risk Management at Drury University says there’s not much to worry about if you don’t use CrowdStrike. “Most […]
Rescue One celebrates 10 years of helping animals in need
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Rescue One is a non-profit organization celebrating ten years of rescuing animals in the Springfield area. Since opening its doors in 2013, the center has rescued and nurtured over 15,000 animals in need and educated the public on responsible pet ownership as it strives to unite pets and owners with their perfect match.
SPS changes rules for displaying Safe Space stickers, requires training
In response to lingering questions, Springfield Public Schools notified employees Friday of new guidelines outlining the display of Safe Space stickers on district property. The district has long permitted the voluntary placement of the stickers and will continue. However, only district-issued Safe Space stickers will be allowed, which do not...
SCHEDULE CHANGE! Hulk Hogan At Lake Of The Ozarks: Here's Where To Find Him
The rumors are true: Hulk Hogan is coming to Lake of the Ozarks. As he promotes his new Real American Beer across the country, The Hulkster is swinging through the Lake area on Friday, July 19. His media team confirmed to Lake Expo that the WWF wrestling legend plans to...
Windmill Creek developer wants smaller lot sizes
Developers of the housing subdivision known as Windmill Creek are requesting a reduction in lot sizes for phase three of the neighborhood, a request that is being opposed by residents who already live in earlier phases there. Windmill Creek is within the city limits of Platte City, a short distance...
Court date set for Missouri man accused of soliciting a minor online
NEWKIRK — A court date is set for Renegade Reno Stone, 30, Springfield, Mo., in Kay County District Court. Stone is facing a felony count of soliciting a minor for indecent exposure and or obscene material. Otoe Missouria police officer Michael Ryan reports in the affidavit that on June...
Southwest Missouri health care education alliance expands to include Evangel
The Alliance for Healthcare Education approved its first affiliate partner, welcoming Evangel University to the effort aimed at addressing workforce shortages in southwest Missouri. In a 40-minute meeting Thursday at Cox North, the board of the alliance approved its inaugural affiliate agreement but members hinted other talks were in the...
Missouri family seeks help to find missing woman Echo Michelle Lloyd
A Missouri family is appealing to the public for help in locating their missing family member, Echo Michelle Lloyd, who disappeared in May 2020, as the case remains unsolved despite extensive searches and investigations by law enforcement.
Missouri State Swimming & Diving 2024-25 Schedule Revealed by Coach Dave Collins
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State swimming & diving head coach Dave Collins has announced the team’s full 2024-25 season schedule. This upcoming season will mark the first time the Missouri Valley Conference has sponsored men’s swimming & diving since the 2002-03 season, bringing both the men’s and women’s teams under the same conference banner. “We are very excited about this year’s meet schedule,” Collins said. “We tried to focus on putting together a set of meets that would best prepare us for the championship part of the season. Having the opportunity to race on back-to-back days numerous times this season will…
The Ozarks began an extreme heat wave two years ago today
In 2022, it had been 8 long years since Springfield broke the 100° threshold. On July 19, 2022, we were beginning one of the hottest stretches in decades. On July 19, 2022, Springfield reached 102°. This was the beginning of the domino effect, leading to dangerously hot conditions across the Ozarks. July 2022 The extreme […]
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