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ky3.com > 03/22/2026 > springfield-thrift-store-break-in-prompts-community-support

Break-in at Springfield thrift store prompts community support

8+ hour, 43+ min ago  (286+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A downtown art supply thrift store will remain closed until April after a break-in earlier this week left the owner without essential equipment. Re Baker-Dietz, owner of Arrow Creative Reuse, discovered the break-in on Thursday when they arrived…...

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ky3.com > 02/20/2026 > springfield-couple-charged-with-murder-2-month-olds-death

Springfield couple charged with murder in 2-month-old’s death

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (171+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield couple faces second-degree murder charges after a 2-month-old girl died from burns, head injuries, pneumonia, and methamphetamine toxicity. Jonathan Gaona and Stephanie Hernandez are charged in connection with the infant's death, which occurred a year ago....

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ky3.com > 02/19/2026 > we-people-springfield-landmark-rises-again

We the People: A Springfield landmark rises again

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1043+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Benton Avenue African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church has stood in Springfield, Missouri, for more than a century, but its congregation has molded the community well before the first brick was laid. The church which has now closed…...

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ky3.com > 02/02/2026 > springfield-police-report-158-firearms-stolen-vehicles-2025

Springfield police report 158 firearms stolen from vehicles in 2025

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (165+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield police reported 158 firearms were stolen from vehicles last year, down slightly from 162 stolen in 2024. The Springfield Police Department said firearm ownership carries responsibility, and unsecured weapons put neighbors, families, and first responders at risk. Police are reminding…...

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ky3.com > 01/26/2026 > springfield-traffic-engineer-explains-why-cars-may-not-trigger-lights-snow

Springfield traffic engineer explains why cars may not trigger lights in snow

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (219+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Snowy conditions could be causing some hang-ups at traffic lights, but a traffic engineer said the issue is often where drivers stop, not the snow itself. Many drivers wonder ... SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Snowy conditions could be causing some hang-ups…...

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ky3.com > 01/26/2026 > morning-check-road-conditions-across-springfield

First Alert Weather: See a Monday morning check of road conditions across Springfield

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (148+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3s Billie Brightman checks on road conditions in neighborhoods and on main roadways in Springfield. A lot of the roads have been plowed, but that doesnt mean theyre ... SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3s Billie Brightman checks on road conditions in neighborhoods and…...

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ky3.com > 01/26/2026 > first-alert-weather-road-conditions-springfield-sunday-night

First Alert Weather: Road conditions in Springfield Sunday night

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (182+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -KY3s Emily Pritchard takes a look at the snow conditions on Cherry Street in Springfield Sunday night. Track the latest weather on the KY3 First Alert Weather app. Download ... SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -KY3s Emily Pritchard takes a look at the snow conditions…...

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ky3.com > 01/24/2026 > saturday-morning-update-check-out-roads-springfield-first-round-snow

Saturday Midday Update: Check out the roads in Springfield in the first round of snow

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (120+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Many in the Springfield area woke up to an inch to three inches of snow on Saturday. Another inch or so has fallen on the Ozarks through midday. MoDOT, city, and county crews have worked to clear roads…...

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ky3.com > 01/23/2026 > first-alert-weather-springfield-officials-urge-drivers-use-extreme-caution-during-winter-storm

First Alert Weather: Springfield Police urge those to be safe if needing to drive during winter storm

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (265+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Law enforcement agencies are emphasizing the importance of staying off the roads entirely this weekend. If you absolutely must, Springfield Police ask you to do three things: Wait until your streets have been plowed or treated, give yourself…...

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ky3.com > 01/22/2026 > kitchen-opens-affordable-senior-housing-springfield

The Kitchen opens affordable senior housing in Springfield

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (146+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield nonprofit celebrated a major expansion with the opening of new affordable housing for seniors. The Kitchen held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for phase two of ... SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield nonprofit celebrated a major expansion with the opening…...