Nicolette Zangara

2 weeks ago | ky3.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As spring temperatures rise across the Ozarks, reptiles and amphibians are emerging in greater numbers to find mates and nesting sites. This may require these scaly and slimy creatures to cross busy roads. While you may feel obligated to help them, use your better judgment to determine if it’s safe enough. If assisting a turtle could cause an accident, it’s best to leave it be.

3 weeks ago | kfvs12.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As spring blooms across the Ozarks, homeowners may notice their lawns dotted with bright yellow dandelions. While many see them as unwelcome intruders, many also consider these hardy herbs pesky weeds. A single dandelion or 88 football fields, making their spread impressive and difficult to contain. Their resilience has earned them a bad reputation among lawn perfectionists, but experts say it’s time to reconsider their role.

3 weeks ago | ky3.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As spring blooms across the Ozarks, homeowners may notice their lawns dotted with bright yellow dandelions. While many see them as unwelcome intruders, many also consider these hardy herbs pesky weeds. A single dandelion or 88 football fields, making their spread impressive and difficult to contain. Their resilience has earned them a bad reputation among lawn perfectionists, but experts say it’s time to reconsider their role.

1 month ago | kait8.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Flooding is the number one weather-related killer in the Ozarks, but the deaths and injuries are 100% preventable. From 2015 through 2018, 87% of flooding deaths were caused by people in vehicles. The simple answer? Turn around, don’t drown. Never drive through floodwaters. Just 12 inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle away, and the road beneath may be eroded entirely. “Don’t cross it. It’s as simple as that,” said Sgt.

1 month ago | ky3.com | Nicolette Zangara

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Flooding is the number one weather-related killer in the Ozarks, but the deaths and injuries are 100% preventable. From 2015 through 2018, 87% of flooding deaths were caused by people in vehicles. The simple answer? Turn around, don’t drown. Never drive through floodwaters. Just 12 inches of moving water can sweep a vehicle away, and the road beneath may be eroded entirely. “Don’t cross it. It’s as simple as that,” said Sgt.