Frances Watson

1 week ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Safe and affordable housing, it’s what Springfield city officials are hoping will come from a rental inspection pilot program. Last week, city council set aside more than $450,000 of it’s budget for the initial start up of the program. While the details are still being worked out many say this effort goes a long way towards improving the city’s livable housing stock. “We know that unsafe housing and our lack of affordable housing are a systemic problem,” said Alice Barber.

1 week ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - There’s a new push to put crooks in the eye of the camera. The Springfield Police Department wants to use your home and business security cameras to help solve crimes“What occurred the other day I thought would never happen to me,” said Edgar Hagens. He has owned his clothing shop in downtown Springfield for more than 2 decades. He says he’s never dealt with shoplifters until recently. “One of them picked up this jacket right here, this black jacket.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

1 month 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.