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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Lawsuit filed as Springfield neighbors try to stop proposed development

1 week ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Homeowners in one Springfield neighborhood are taking their fight to the courtroom after attempts to stop a housing development hit a wall. “We exhausted all of our remedies so this is the action we needed to take,” said Sonya Shaw. She lives in the Chimney Hills neighborhood on the southeast side of Springfield. She says she’s against a new subdivision, referred to as Chimney Rock, that would add dozens of new homes spread across 8 acres. “We’re not saying no.
Senior delivery meal programs in the Ozarks facing funding uncertainty

1 week ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Home meal delivery programs for local seniors are facing challenges. In Springfield, people on a wait list. Now proposed federal funding cuts would make these problems worse. It could force programs to make difficult choices about who to serve. “For some it’s essential,” said Allan DeWoody. He volunteers with SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging taking prepared meals to seniors. Often times he’s delivering more than just the food clients signup to get at little-to-no cost.
Petition aims to close a portion of a Christian County road to through traffic

1 week ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Holder Road has become the center of controversy in the small community near Clever. Those calling for the Christian County road to be closed are speaking out. “It’s not a highway and yet it’s being used like a highway,” said Patti Hobbs. “Our road is unique.
A Springfield woman looks to hold her apartment complex responsible for cars destroyed during severe weather

2 weeks ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield woman has no wheels after a tree flattened not just her carport, with the vehicles underneath it. Now the fight begins over who’s footing the bill. “I moved them over here when I moved in, put them under the carport, and figured they would be safe. Apparently not,” said Cierra Sole Parnosky. She is down two vehicles. They are casualties of the severe weather event that swept through Springfield Tuesday morning. Both vehicles were parked at her apartment complex.
Springfield man says he’s lucky his home survived major damage after severe storms

2 weeks ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Heavy winds caused extensive damage after severe storms hit Springfield Tuesday morning. Like many others, Bob Brooks is still assessing the damage to his home. The biggest problem, he says, is a 60-foot-tall Oak tree that was uprooted and landed on the house. “I didn’t hear the freight train. I didn’t hear the things that are normally associated with it. So it just seemed like maybe it’s just heavy winds and that thing will dissipate,” he said.
Lawrence County bridge to be closed for several months

2 weeks ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - It’s a headache for drivers in Lawrence County after Missouri Department of Transportation inspectors suddenly shut down a bridge. “Since this bridge has been closed down, traffic has stopped. It’s a ghost town down here,” said Steve Bright. He lives off Lawrence County Road 1030, just miles from Pierce City, where a bridge that crosses Center Creek has been closed due to extensive damage. “This is a pretty well-used road. Everybody goes over this.
Branson roadwork causes frustration for business owners on Main Street

3 weeks ago | kfvs12.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Branson is feeling some growing pains as it makes some improvements. The streetscape project is taking shape, but not everyone sees the progress as a good thing. “We love the effort, but the timing is absolutely horrible,” said William Doughty. William Doughty owns an eatery on Main Street in Branson. He says he’s less than thrilled at all of the roadwork being done in front of his shop. “I understand why they’re doing it. It does need a renovation downtown.
Branson roadwork causes frustration for business owners on Main Street

3 weeks ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Branson is feeling some growing pains as it makes some improvements. The streetscape project is taking shape, but not everyone sees the progress as a good thing. “We love the effort, but the timing is absolutely horrible,” said William Doughty. William Doughty owns an eatery on Main Street in Branson. He says he’s less than thrilled at all of the roadwork being done in front of his shop. “I understand why they’re doing it. It does need a renovation downtown.
Christian County road at the center of a feud amongst neighbors

3 weeks ago | ky3.com | Frances Watson

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - The clock is ticking for neighbors who live off Holder Road in Christian County. There’s a petition to close part of the road to the hundreds of vehicles traveling through that area daily. “There’s not an easy way to get from Republic to Nixa unless you roll through Holder, said Marsha Lawrence. She says she often travels on Holder Road when running back and forth between Greene and Christian Counties. “It’s extremely convenient. It cuts off mileage.
Mother of missing West Plains, Mo., man found dead says case is still a mystery

1 month 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.