Billie Brightman

5 days ago | ky3.com | Billie Brightman

MARSHFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A mom who lost her son to suicide has opened an affordable housing community in his honor to make sure no one has to feel lost like he did again. Jordan Fenner was in an accident that left him with a traumatic brain injury. He had to uproot his life to move back home, but not having access to resources to ensure he was fully independent again led to him taking his own life.

6 days ago | ky3.com | Billie Brightman

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Just 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be deadly, and one non-profit is hosting a two-day summit in Springfield to teach the community about the dangers and debunk myths about it for law enforcement. Only 2MG is hosting it at Evangel University. Over two days, people can attend twelve different sessions on topics like debunking myths, combating online trafficking, substance abuse awareness, and how to talk to kids about the crisis.

1 week ago | ky3.com | Billie Brightman

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - After 20 years of discussion and delays, the REAL ID law goes into effect Wednesday for military bases, nuclear power plants, and commercial air travel. Those without a REAL ID can still fly, but they will be given a red warning urging them to get one as soon as possible, something a recent traveler agrees with. “I knew it was coming,” Stuart Raney said. “Five years in the making, and I put it off for about five years.

1 week ago | ky3.com | Billie Brightman

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - What is sometimes called zombie deer disease is popping up more frequently and infecting new counties according to a new report from the Missouri Department of Conservation. 243 cases of Chronic Wasting Disease have been reported in 35 counties in Missouri after the 2024 hunting and target removal season. Seven of those counties, including Texas county, reported their first ever case. This is up from the 162 cases during the 2023 season.

1 week ago | ky3.com | Billie Brightman

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—A bill up for public hearing Monday night at the Springfield City Council meeting hopes to approve a redevelopment plan for a needy apartment building. What is currently known as the Stillwell Columns Apartments on Campbell Ave. could soon become the Pinnacle on the Park Apartments if the city approves the special ordinance.