Lauren Schwentker
Multimedia Journalist
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Lauren shoots, writes, and edits stories for the evening KY3 newscasts.
Lauren is a Missouri native. She graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism where she studied Broadcast Journalism with an emphasis in reporting and anchoring.
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Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Lauren Schwentker
Police in Springfield reported an uptick in auto thefts at the end of August.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 9:43 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Vandals targeted neighborhoods around the Ozarks. Security video shows the culprits smashing pumpkins.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 9:54 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Police are searching for two men on the run after assaulting a Springfield convenience store clerk on Sunday morning.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 9:48 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Absentee voting is underway in Missouri. And it’s for voters who have an excuse for not getting to the polls on November 8.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 9:53 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Forecasters expect Hurricane Ian to strike the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 hurricane as early as Wednesday. And a couple of organizations in the Ozarks are ready to assist.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 9:34 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Missouri and Arkansas have some of the highest suicide rates in the country. The Centers for Disease Control ranks both states in the Top 15.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 9:27 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The theft on Wednesday night happened at its location off of South Glenstone.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 9:50 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
A Springfield woman says a scammer wiped out her savings, and she’s warning you not to fall it.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 9:52 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Homeowners living near John Thomas School of Discovery in Nixa say they are trapped in their homes daily because of traffic.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 9:44 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Greene County is one of the top counties in Missouri currently for sexually transmitted diseases.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Missouri State University is hosting the final “Tent Theater” performances of the summer, but the show’s not under the big top this year and is not in a brand new amphitheater.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 9:31 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
A judge removed Independent Larry Flenoid II from the state’s 132nd house district, which covers part of Springfield.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
City leaders are moving forward with new plans for Lake Springfield and the land near the old power plant.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2022 at 9:15 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
A Doordash driver caught the fire on camera.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 9:24 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The stench of burnt garbage from a Greene County landfill fire is causing concern over air quality.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 12:35 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
A Facebook post made by the Merriam Woods Police Department concerning the overdose treatment drug Narcan had many comments.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 3:43 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Springfield Police are investigating a shots fired incident in the 1500 block of South Golden Avenue at the Forest Cove South mobile home park.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 8:56 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The city’s efforts to restore the bridge had failed in the past, the most recent when Governor Mike Parson voted against allowing COVID-19 recovery funds to be used for the bridge.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2022 at 9:02 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The store is the first location in southwest Missouri to do so.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2022 at 6:21 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
A Greene County jury in June found McKeown guilty of first-degree murder in Barbara Foster’s death. The jury also found her guilty of armed criminal action.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Due to Monday's flash flooding, some drivers have a big price to pay.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 9:32 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Several inches of rain fell on the Springfield metro Monday afternoon, leading to multiple water rescues and traffic issues.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 8:21 AM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Retired Springfield Police officers are rejoining the force under a new program the city approved, allowing officers to get paid while they draw a pension.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 8:03 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
A new law requires Missouri voters to show a photo ID to vote. The law also removes mail-in ballots while allowing certain absentee ballots.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2022 at 9:30 AM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
A crosswalk near Parkview High School is raising concerns among parents.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 9:52 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Developers are working on design plans for a new restaurant concept in Springfield at Grant and Grand.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 5:13 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The Nixa City Council plans to decide Monday night to send a one-cent sales tax to voters.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
After vandals struck a second church in north Springfield this week, one woman is coming forward with security camera footage.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2022 at 10:12 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The school year for Springfield Public Schools starts this Monday. And if your child plans on eating breakfast or lunch at school, there are some things you need to know.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 10:27 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Springfield public schools uses 3rd round of Esser funds primarily on staffing
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 9:47 AM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Acts of Praise church in North Springfield tagged by vandals
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 7:48 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
A man shot to death in late July in Springfield is helping others live through organ donations.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 9:46 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
A vehicle crashed into a Springfield woman’s home early Sunday morning while she slept.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 9:18 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The school year is just around the corner, and local organizations in Springfield are stepping up to ensure you have what you need.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 8:30 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
A Springfield man could face seven years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines if he’s convicted of posting sexual pictures of a woman on social media.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:28 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The city is focusing on safety protocols put in place to make sure this event runs smoothly.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 10:04 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Porch Pirates appear to be making the round in Springfield.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 9:39 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The Springfield Police Department is investigating another case of gun violence.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2022 at 8:53 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Springfield Public Schools faces transportation problems for three magnet programs
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 9:43 PM CDT
|By KY3 Staff and Lauren Schwentker
The rain hit around 4:45 p.m. It lasted for about 45 minutes.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The number of Springfield area fires without an official cause has jumped more than 20% from last year, based on a new report the Springfield Fire Department released Monday.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 8:17 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The Springfield Cardinals hosted a unique game on July 31 in partnership with the Mid-America Transplant, raising awareness for organ donation.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 9:47 PM CDT
|By Elizabeth VanMetre and Lauren Schwentker
The Springfield Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 300 block of South Scenic.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 8:45 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Top candidates for the U.S. Senate seat make their final push across Missouri.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 10:13 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
KY3′s Lauren Schwentker captured on camera the reunion of a missing python with its owner.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 7:57 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The implementation of the coffee shop sparked controversy among neighbors that live close to the development.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 11:23 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The turnout brought hundreds of people.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 8:13 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The Greene County Health Department says at least 76 people have been treated for heat-related illnesses this summer which is the most in the last four years.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 9:15 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
Firefighters ask residents to refrain from open burning.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 9:30 PM CDT
|By Lauren Schwentker
The Ozarks has a lot of hot days ahead. Many of us are trying to find ways to stay cool and keep the AC running.
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