Frances Watson

Springfield

Anchor and Reporter at KYTV-TV / KSPR-TV (Springfield, MO)

Television news anchor and reporter at KSPR/KY3

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Mother of missing West Plains, Mo., man found dead says case is still a mystery

2 weeks ago | kfvs12.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s been more than four years since Ira Briscoe disappeared in Howell County“I have screamed. I have cried. I just fell apart. And you still do that. You still fall apart,” said Marilyn Briscoe. The last time she saw her son Ira was in December of 2020. Howell County Sheriff’s deputies believe he was last seen at his home in Lanton. Last August, human remains were found in Howell County and then positively identified as Briscoe’s last month.
Mother of missing West Plains, Mo., man found dead says case is still a mystery

2 weeks ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s been more than four years since Ira Briscoe disappeared in Howell County“I have screamed. I have cried. I just fell apart. And you still do that. You still fall apart,” said Marilyn Briscoe. The last time she saw her son Ira was in December of 2020. Howell County Sheriff’s deputies believe he was last seen at his home in Lanton. Last August, human remains were found in Howell County and then positively identified as Briscoe’s last month.
ON YOUR SIDE: Springfield woman says she’s out thousands of dollars after online rental property scam

2 weeks ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - We have an ‘On Your Side’ warning for people looking for a new rental home after a Springfield woman says she was ripped off when trying to secure housing online. “It’s unbelievable. I just don’t have $2000 sitting around,” said Amanda Robertson. She says she tried to find a home to rent in Springfield. After driving around looking for ‘for rent’ signs, she took to Facebook.
Springfield tenants union to hold a series of town hall meetings geared towards safe housing

Sep 16, 2024 | msn.com | Frances Watson

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Elderly Springfield inmate set to be released will stay in prison

Aug 14, 2024 | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Greene County jury found 81-year-old Howard Roberts guilty of financial crimes in 2018. That conviction got reversed. But Roberts remains in a prison cell. Roberts was supposed to be released from prison Thursday but the Missouri Attorney General’s Office has sued to keep him in. According to Roberts’ lawyer Jonathan Sternberg, this isn’t the only case to grab the AG’s attention. “I think without question it’s cruel to Mr. Roberts,” said Sternberg.
Springfield mother charged in the overdose death of her 2-year-old

Jul 31, 2024 | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield mother is in the Greene County Jail, charged in the death of her 2-year-old son who overdosed on drugs last year. “Unfortunately the reality is that you’re never going to get these fatalities to zero,” said Missouri Foundation for Child Abuse Prevention Executive Director, Emily Van Schenkof Hannah Boemmels is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, resulting in death for the fatal overdose of her 2-year-old toddler.
Keeping animals at the Greene County Fair clean to avoid the spread of potentially deadly bacteria

Jul 24, 2024 | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Ozark Empire Fair in Greene County opens Thursday. It happens as the CDC reports 11 Human Cases of bird flu in the United States. Most of those are after exposure to birds or cows. It’s part of the reason staff at the fair is working hard to keep you and your family safe. “I’ve always had a passion for it,” said Brier Day. He has been showing livestock at the fair for years. The future farmer of America says it’s one of the highlights of the season. “Seeing the people.
Clean up begins in Hollister after flooding leads to widespread damage

Jul 17, 2024 | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A deluge of rain caused creeks and streams to swell in Taney County. “It’s pretty much a tragedy. There’s no other way you can say it,” said Gary Lloyd. The Hollister business owner showed us the damage to his antique store caused by Wednesday morning’s storm. “It’s pretty much a fiasco,” he said. “That side over there was like this side this morning. We cleaned that much up already. People have donated their time to help us.
Springfield police use multiple tools to communicate with non-English speakers

Jul 16, 2024 | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield police officers face many challenges, including being unable to speak to others who need help. “There’s some unique communities within this area that people don’t even realize sometimes,” said Sargeant Chris Nuccio. He says that within those communities comes unique challenges. “I got called into translate. I speak Spanish. I got called in to translate for a murder witness, someone who witnessed a murder one night.
Springfield city leaders consider launching a study of Sunshine Street

Jul 9, 2024 | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield City leaders are looking at ways to improve one of the most congested parts of town. “This is kind of the heart of the city. This part is probably one of the busiest intersections in Springfield,” said Bill Viles. The local business owner says he has seen how much Sunshine Street has changed over the years. He said, “Traffic has obviously gotten a lot heavier.