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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Bell Springs Bridge in Webster County closed after severe weather causes damage

3 days ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri’s Governor announced Tuesday that FEMA will be in the Ozarks. They’ll inspect the damage from recent rain that caused severe flooding and major damage to the area’s roads and bridges. This will include Dade, Douglas, Ozark, Vernon, and Webster Counties. It follows severe weather over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. “It’s a good hangout, little spot to relax, especially during the summer,” said Justin Harrison.
Springfield police use drone technology to catch a suspected sexual predator

4 days ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Police Department is using the latest technology to keep your family safe this summer. That includes while you’re outdoors. “You hear stories all the time about predators that just walking among us, and they come to the parks just for that reason,” said Rachel Arthur. She says her trip to a Springfield park Monday afternoon was a bit scary. She and a group of parents say they saw what they consider a suspicious person lurking around.
Springfield police cracks down on noise ordinance violations with a focus on loud vehicles

1 week ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - After a crackdown on vehicles with expired or illegal tags, Springfield Police will now shift its focus to enforcing the noise ordinance. “The noise. That’s something that has been fairly constant,” said Gregory Kelly. He works at a local restaurant just off the square in the downtown area. He says he often sees motorcyclists driving recklessly and causing disturbances. “A lot of the time, people just don’t stop when driving through an intersection.
Business owners express concerns about the loss of the Lake of the Ozarks lodging tax

1 week ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - The Lake of the Ozarks area is heading into the busy summer season without money from a lodging tax. “This year it’s been, I’d say, a touch slower,” said Jason Van Houten. He owns a few businesses near the Bagnell Dam at Lake Ozark. “You know, people who own their second or third home down here, they bring their friends with them. Then their friends got to stop in. We’re fortunate in that. We have grandparents whose grandparents brought them here.
Ozark road closed for weeks due to heavy water damage

1 week ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

OZARK, Mo. (KY3)—Now that the rain is slowing down and flood waters are receding, we’re taking a look at some of the damage left behind. In Ozark, a major roadway is crumbling due to the weight of the water. “It’s a huge inconvenience. There’s thousands of people that go over the bridge, especially morning and at night, coming back and forth to work,” said Amy Acker. She says she travels along Riverside Road in Ozark a few times daily.
Grieving widow calls on Missouri state lawmakers to make changes to the ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ law

2 weeks ago | kfvs12.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A grieving widow is on a mission to make a difference in the name of her late husband. Melinda Yardley is working to get the attention of state law makers by circulating a petition to get more protections for waste workers on the ballot. “He was everything for us, the glue that kept the entire family together,” said Melinda Yardley. She lost her husband Chris nearly 2 years ago. “It was earth shattering is how I can say it.
Grieving widow calls on Missouri state lawmakers to make changes to the ‘Slow Down, Move Over’ law

2 weeks ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A grieving widow is on a mission to make a difference in the name of her late husband. Melinda Yardley is working to get the attention of state law makers by circulating a petition to get more protections for waste workers on the ballot. “He was everything for us, the glue that kept the entire family together,” said Melinda Yardley. She lost her husband Chris nearly 2 years ago. “It was earth shattering is how I can say it.
Springfield Police Department tickets more than 700 drivers in 3 months for expired or invalid vehicle tags

2 weeks ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield Police have been cracking down on expired tags and temporary plates for months. Officers are spending extra time and resources to make sure those vehicles are properly registered. Since March, officers have been working overtime, dedicating more than 550 hours searching for cars out of compliance. Authorities say they’re seeing results. “It just gets people to comply with what they’re supposed to be doing anyway,” said Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams.
From power companies to tree trimmers, crews across the Ozarks are on high alert for more storms

2 weeks ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Crews across the Ozarks are on high alert with another round of storms. From power companies to tree trimmers, personnel are ready should the weather turn severe Monday night or throughout the spring storm season. “This is probably the roughest time of year we have,” said Joel Alexander with City Utilities. He says the power has been restored to the 50,000 customers who were without power at the beginning of the month.
Family of missing Benton County woman continues their search for answers

3 weeks ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

BENTON COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - There’s renewed hope for answers in the case of a missing Benton County woman. Authorities say Echo Lloyd was last heard from on May 10, 2020. “The reality is that we don’t believe she is out there. I just hope that she hears that we’re not going to stop fighting for her until she’s back home with us. We’re never going to give up on her or on her case,” said her daughter Kelsey Smith. Echo Lloyd was reported missing five years ago.