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Springfield Police accepting applications for September 2026 Police Academy
12+ hour, 17+ min ago (259+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - As the Springfield Police Department prepares to welcome its 81st police academy class on Feb. 2, the department is now accepting applications for the 82nd police academy, scheduled to begin in September 2026. The first opportunity to test for…...
City of Springfield offers tips to reduce holiday food waste
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (99+ words) Waste entering Springfield's landfill nearly doubles between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, with much of the increase coming from food waste, city officials said. City of Springfield offers tips to reduce holiday food waste Springfield Art Museum receives 2 grants to…...
Springfield-area trucking companies adapt to English proficiency requirements for drivers
4+ week, 2+ day ago (313+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A new federal mandate requires commercial drivers to be proficient in English or risk having their licenses suspended. While some regions experienced driver shortages due to the policy change, Springfield-area trucking companies report minimal impact on their operations....
PICTURES: Downtown Springfield Christmas parade
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (191+ words) The Downtown Springfield Christmas parade featured floats, bands, and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Springfield Central Kiltie Drum and Bugle Corp served as the grand marshal of the parade, ... SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The chilly temperatures did not spoil the…...
Man shot at Springfield apartment complex
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (139+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex on West Battlefield Road that left one man hospitalized in stable condition. Officers responded to a disturbance ... SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex on…...
Road construction impacts access to the Southwest Missouri Humane Society in Springfield
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (167+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Road construction on Springfield's northside is affecting access to the Southwest Missouri Humane Society. MoDOT is realigning the intersection of Norton and Melville Road as ... SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Road construction on Springfield's northside is affecting access to the Southwest…...
Springfield’s Drew Lewis Foundation makes progress on new and old homes part of its Blue House Project
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (107+ words) While many families prepare for holiday gift giving, nursing home residents across the Lake of Ozarks are hoping for presents under the tree through a local adopt-a-resident program. The Springfield ... Springfield's Drew Lewis Foundation makes progress on new and old…...
Springfield church honors homicide victims with memorial crosses
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (188+ words) A church in central Springfield honors homicide victims from Greene and Christian counties with a memorial display on its lawn. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A church in central Springfield honors homicide victims from Greene and Christian counties with a memorial display on…...
Springfield’s Convoy of Hope aids Southeast Asia flood victims after historic rainfall
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (201+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - People across Southeast Asia are rebuilding their lives following historic rainfall that devastated the region in late November. More than 3 million people have been displaced by flooding and mudslides caused by as much as 25 inches of rain. Convoy…...
Death investigation underway after body found in Springfield
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (162+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A death investigation in Springfield is underway after a body was found during Monday morning's snowstorm. According to Springfield Police, officers got the call at around 10 a ... SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A death investigation in Springfield is underway after a…...