Springfield
Judge sentences driver for deadly drunken-driving crash in SpringfieldKY37 HOURS AGO
Springfield mother organizes GoFundMe after shooting death of 16-year-old sonSpringfield News-Leader2 HOURS AGO
Man stabbed in a parking lot in Springfield, MoKY31 DAY AGO
St. Louis principal stole $2,500 from school fundraiser to have woman and unborn child slaughtered in murder-for-hire horrorIrish Star1 DAY AGO
LATEST NEWS
Springfield mother organizes GoFundMe after shooting death of 16-year-old son
A Springfield mother is grieving after the shooting death of her 16-year-old son. On June 21, Springfield police responded to a shooting at 2832 E. Linwood St. There, officers found Davondre Thompson-Baugher with a gunshot wound. Thompson-Baugher was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries on June 23, according to police.
On Your Side: Beware of thieves this summer vacation season
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s vacation season. Thieves are looking to take advantage of empty homes. Springfield police say there are some things you can do to reduce the risk of your home being burglarized while you’re traveling. Be sure all doors and windows are locked before you...
Former Bear Drake Baldwin selected to play in All-Star Futures Game
SPRINGFIELD – Former Missouri State catcher Drake Baldwin was selected Tuesday to participate in the All-Star Futures Game as part of Major League Baseball All-Star weekend. The seven-inning contest features some of MLB’s top prospects and takes place at 3 p.m. Central time on Saturday, July 13 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Court filings say plea change scheduled for Amber Waterman
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A plea change hearing has been set for Amber Waterman, a woman accused of kidnapping and murdering an Arkansas woman and her unborn baby. After multiple delays, Waterman was set to go on trial alongside her husband, Jamie, on Oct. 21 for their federal case. Now,...
Missouri misses out on "College Football 25" preseason power rankings
It has been 11 years since an EA sports college football game has been released. With the legalization of NIL, it has been an eager couple of years for fans of the sport awaiting this release. EA Sports College Football 25 is one of the most anticipated video games of the last decade. The release date is set for July 19th, just over two weeks from now.
Missouri’s New Richest Man Could Buy 3 Billion Candy Bars?
There's a brand new list of the wealthiest people in the world and Missouri has a new (sort of) number one richest person. This guy is so wealthy, he could afford to buy 3 billion candy bars and that's even allowing for inflation on chocolate. Forbes just issued their new...
Leigh's Lost and Found Digital Extra: The unusual twist behind one man's reunion with lost dog
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3′s Leigh Moody shares his story. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
Floating wetland anchored in fellows lake
Monday staff from the Missouri Department of Conservation, City Utilities, Watershed Committee of the Ozarks and other partner organizations were in and out of Fellows Lake preparing to launch an artificial floating wetland. They hope it can help clean water and provide a small ecosystem for bugs and fish. The...
Can AI Save the Metaverse?
“And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light” – Genesis 1:3. In my last No Jitter post, I commented that the journey of augmented and virtual reality had been a roller coaster and even went as far as to say it has felt temporarily out of service the last 18 months.
On Your Side Scam School: Beware of two scams involving vehicles
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - On Your Side shares several scams circulating around the Ozarks. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
BBB talks timeshare scams after local business owner indicted
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A trial date is set for a former Springfield business owner indicted for timeshare fraud. Brian Scroggs is facing three counts of wire fraud and three counts of failure to pay employment taxes. His trial is set for April 28, 2025. The Better Business Bureau says consumers faced many problems with Scroggs’s […]
Fotsch’s Furry Friends: Buckley
KTTS, Monday Trailers & Equipment, and Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar would love to introduce you to a very special furry friend of ours. Meet Buckley! Buckley is a 1-year-old, American Blue Heeler mix. He’s very playful and is a big fan of the outdoors. Give him a tennis ball, and he’s a happy boy! He is extremely intelligent, playfully energetic, and great with children of all ages. He also enjoys the company of other canine friends – just prefers to meet any you already own before going home with you! He is not a fan of cats, however. Buckley is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered. If you’re interested in meeting him, stop by the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, no appointment needed!
More than 50 area students attend Summer Scholars Academy
Fifty-two students participated in the week-long Summer Scholars Academy June 24-28 at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). Participants from Alton, Koshkonong, Mtn. View, Thayer, West Plains, Willow Springs and Mammoth Spring, Ark., attended the event. More about the academy. Summer Scholars Academy is an academic enrichment opportunity that offers fifth...
Missouri State-West Plains to offer CNA training program beginning Aug. 5
Officials with the workforce development and community education office at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will offer an eight-week certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program beginning Aug. 5. The CNA training program is a non-credit course designed to provide training and clinical experience in the healthcare field. It will include...
Meet the longtime professor now leading Darr College of Agriculture
Our weekly program, Missouri State Journal, is a collaboration between KSMU Radio and Missouri State University. It's hosted and produced by MSU's Office of Strategic Communication, and it airs each Tuesday morning at 9:45 on KSMU. This spring, Missouri State University named Dr. Melissa Bledsoe dean of the William H....
Which Ozarks area projects made (and didn't make) the cut in the final state budget
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a budget totaling $50.5 billion for state operations Friday. But he also struck a little more than $1 billion worth of items from the spending plan approved by state legislators, including several items that would have funded projects in Springfield. Here's where money is, and isn't, going locally from those totals.
Health care alliance to use $15M in state funding to renovate part of Cox North
Not yet a year old, the Alliance for Healthcare Education is expected to take a significant step forward in the coming year with $15 million in state funding. The amount was part of the final budget signed Friday by Gov. Mike Parson. The alliance is a partnership between CoxHealth, Missouri...
University of Missouri System is more than its 4 campuses, says board of curators
While the University of Missouri System does not have a campus in Springfield, it has deep connections in the community, says MU Board of Curators President Robin Wenneker. While the curators normally would meet in Columbia for its June meeting, it was at the behest of Wenneker that the meeting Thursday was...
Close Call For Springfield Driver
One person is in the hospital after a tree fell on a car. Authorities in Springfield say it happened last night on Wlbraham Road, and the person hospitalized sustained minor injuries. The cause of the fall is not known at this time. (Springfield Fire Department Photo)
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.