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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 […]
Springfield restaurant put on risk control plan after third cockroach incident
A Springfield restaurant has been cited a third time for cockroaches running across a food prep area, according to a May 8 report from the Springfield-Greene County Health Department's food inspections. The restaurant is now on a risk control plan. After two previous instances of cockroaches on the sushi bar, Misaki 2 at 2719 S. Campbell Ave. had another cockroach run across the sushi mat and utensils, according to the May 8 report, which necessitates a risk...
It's time — the cicadas are coming. Here's what to know about Missouri's summer brood
If you've spent any time outdoors the last few days, you may have heard the rhythmic buzzing — or screaming — of cicadas beginning to emerge from the ground. For the first time in 221 years, more than one million cicadas will emerge simultaneously throughout the country. Deemed...
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...
Hillcrest High School student earns scholarship named after former teacher killed in crash in January
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A graduating senior from Hillcrest High School earned the first Jennifer Bryant Academic Scholarship. Caylee Jasper received the scholarship during an assembly on Friday. Bryant taught Biology at the high school. She died in a crash on I-44 in January when a tractor-trailer crossed the barrier...
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...
Casey's unveils new BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza. Here's where to find it in Springfield
Fans of Casey's pizza can rejoice, as the Midwest convenience store has rolled out a new, limited-edition topping combination. Casey's new BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza is available at all Casey's locations. The pizza is made with Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce, mozzarella, slow-smoked pulled pork, bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion and thick-cut pickles.
Armed robbery at Springfield drug store ends in suicide
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Police say an armed robbery ended with the suspect shooting himself at the Lawrence Drug store in south Springfield. According to the Springfield Police Department, at 10:51 a.m., officers were dispatched to a robbery in progress at the Lawrence Drug on Republic Road. When officers arrived, they say the suspect pulled out […]
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 […]
When are city pools around the Ozarks opening?
As temperatures soar into the 80s this weekend, people are itching to get outside and into the water. While the Bolivar Aquatic Center is open for business, most pools will be opening Memorial Day weekend. Bolivar Aquatic Center – Open swim on weekends currently, opens for the summer during weekdays next week (check Facebook for […]
Crash injures two people west of Springfield
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. – A crash on Farm Road 148 near Farm Road 107 just west of Springfield has injured two people. The crash occurred just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, according to OzarksTraffic. Emergency responders are at the scene. The Missouri State Highway Patrol told OzarksFirst two people were ejected from a […]
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 […]
Recent rain & wind blamed for tree onto power lines in south Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Nearly two dozen Springfield City Utilities customers had their electricity restored on Thursday morning after an uprooted tree downed power lines. The incident happened near South Mentor Avenue and Independence, just west of U.S. 65. CU workers blamed the recent heavy rain and wind for a tree falling on power lines. Experts say the Ozarks’ unique topography makes trees especially vulnerable to uprooting during periods of very wet weather.
Springfield site's new owner resurrects plan for apartments, but neighbors cry foul
A plot of land in north Springfield was rezoned 18 years ago for apartments that never materialized. With the land untouched until now, a new developer is attempting to resurrect the project, to the alarm of nearby homeowners. The property, on the north side of the 1700 block of East...
Man charged for stealing Audi from Springfield dealership, then abandoning it
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A man is in jail after stealing an Audi from a dealership, then leaving it on the side of a highway. Online court documents show 33-year-old Daniel Snider is charged with stealing and second-degree burglary for the theft. According to a probable cause statement from the Springfield Police Department (SPD), officers went […]
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