Joey Schneider
Digital Content Producer
Springfield, Missouri
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Joey Schneider joined KY3 in January 2020. He serves as a digital content producer.
Joey is a St. Louis native who graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism in May 2018. His passion for digital content has grown in recent years, building on experience from several social media roles. He has also worked with FOX Sports Midwest in St. Louis, WIFR-TV in Rockford, Illinois, and KOMU-TV in Columbia, Missouri.
Whether writing web stories or producing content for your social media feeds, Joey enjoys working with the KY3 news, weather and sports teams to build a strong digital platform for not only the Springfield community, but all around the Ozarks.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 4:07 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
Mercy Health Systems has introduced a new online resource as Missouri health leaders activate Phase 1B of the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 12:24 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
A closer look at the upcoming schedule, roster and projections as the St. Louis Blues begin their bid for a second Stanley Cup in three years.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2021 at 2:34 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
Elevate Branson, a nonprofit helping Taney County families, has secured a $1 million grant for an affordable housing project.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2021 at 6:25 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
Families, friends and loved ones gathered Sunday afternoon at Nichols Park in memory of Stephanie Plumb and Dylan Moore.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2021 at 11:05 AM CST
|By Joey Schneider
The “Young Brothers Massacre” resulted in the deaths of six law enforcement officers in Greene County on January 2, 1932.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2021 at 6:28 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider and Michael Van Schoik
The Springfield Police Department identified a woman and child killed in an assault Thursday afternoon, while the suspect has been charged.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 at 7:04 AM CST
|By Joey Schneider
As the year comes to a close, KY3 takes a look back at several stories around Springfield and the Ozarks region that had a major impact in 2020.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2020 at 7:03 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
Veteran NHL forward Mike Hoffman is joining the St. Louis Blues on a professional tryout contract.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2020 at 11:42 AM CST
|By Joey Schneider
Missouri lawmakers will consider a bill to increase the state’s gas tax, one of the lowest such rates in the country, in the 2021 legislative session.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2020 at 3:15 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
The state of Missouri has distributed more than 23,000 COVID-19 vaccines to frontline workers and nursing home residents ahead of Christmas.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2020 at 2:03 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
Three lawmakers have proposed bills in an effort to legalize sports betting in Missouri.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 9:19 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
Isai Martinez, a 17-year-old Springfield resident, was able to fulfill a special moment Thursday afternoon at the Mercy Pediatric Center.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2020 at 5:05 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko, one of the most dynamic players in recent franchise history, celebrates his 29th birthday Sunday.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2020 at 8:45 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office recently purchased an ultraviolet robot that can use ultraviolet light to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2020 at 6:17 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
A Greene County deputy struck during a pursuit Friday morning remains in serious condition, but ”is in good spirits” Saturday morning.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 at 9:31 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider and Kara Strickland
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is expected to provide an update at 3:30 p.m. Thursday regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2020 at 12:27 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
The Missouri Veterans Commission released a report Wednesday that detailed an investigation into the COVID-19 outbreak at Missouri Veterans Homes.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM CST
|By Joey Schneider
We’ve reached Week 13 of the NFL season, which marks the first opportunity for the Kansas City Chiefs to not only clinch playoffs, but their fifth straight AFC West division title.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2020 at 12:35 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
A new website offers information for Missouri residents on COVID-19 vaccines and how the state plans to respond when vaccines becomes available.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2020 at 8:44 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
More than 100 patients are hospitalized at Mercy Springfield and CoxHealth facilities around the Ozarks region as of Sunday.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2020 at 12:13 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
On Nov. 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2020 at 9:25 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
The rainy weather and pandemic didn’t stop the Springfield community from ringing in the holiday season Saturday night.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2020 at 12:38 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
“Stan The Man” was born 100 years ago on Nov. 21, 1920.
Gov. Parson extends state of emergency in Missouri through March; state remains without mask mandate
Updated: Nov. 19, 2020 at 12:47 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has extended a state of emergency for Missouri in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2020 at 1:47 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
Michael Hopkins is a NASA astronaut and Lebanon, Missouri native.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2020 at 11:29 AM CST
|By Joey Schneider
Severe weather swept through the Ozarks on Saturday evening, damaging part of King’s Plaza strip mall in Osage Beach, Missouri.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2020 at 4:17 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
The state of Missouri is averaging around 4,000 new cases of COVID-19 daily over the past week as cases continue to surge to record levels across the United States.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2020 at 10:45 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
The Greene County Clerk’s Office releases results of the race for Missouri’s 135th House District after a manual recount that began Thursday morning.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2020 at 2:02 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
Bass Pro Shops and Silver Dollar City are ringing in the holiday season with celebrations and events planned around the Ozarks.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2020 at 5:59 AM CST
|By Joey Schneider
Several Missouri and Arkansas races have already been called by AP. Presidential election is too close to call in many swing states.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2020 at 5:40 AM CST
|By Joey Schneider and Associated Press
Mike Parson has won the election for Missouri Governor, AP projects.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2020 at 6:43 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
Raising Cane’s, a fast-food restaurant known for its chicken fingers, drew dozens of cars Sunday evening as part of a two-day sneak peek.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2020 at 3:45 PM CST
|By Joey Schneider
The presidential election is only two days away. In Missouri, there are a few rules voters may want to be familiar with before heading to the polls.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2020 at 10:39 AM CST
|By Joey Schneider
The presidential election is only two days away. Missouri’s voting history in past presidential elections could offer some insight ahead of Tuesday’s results.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2020 at 12:43 PM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
Voters in Greene County will have the opportunity to elect the county’s commissioner seat for two districts in Tuesday’s election.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2020 at 10:37 AM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
A new report from CandyStore.com tackles the top Halloween candy debate in all 50 states.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2020 at 12:39 PM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
Michael Hopkins, a NASA astronaut and Lebanon, Missouri native, is set for a special mission on Halloween.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2020 at 1:45 PM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
Branson will be home to a 7,200-square foot ice rink from mid-November until at least New Year’s Day.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2020 at 11:45 AM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
Nine years ago, David Freese played hero twice in Game 6 of the 2011 World Series.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2020 at 11:07 PM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
The general election is less than two weeks away. Missourians will have a chance to vote on several political candidates.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2020 at 12:12 PM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
Snapshots from the Priebe Strong 1062 Run.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2020 at 2:42 PM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
The McDonald County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Othram Inc., a DNA testing company, to seek information in a cold case that dates back three decades.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2020 at 4:35 PM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
Nicole Galloway paid a visit to Springfield to speak with supporters at the Greene County Democrats headquarters Monday morning.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2020 at 4:17 PM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
The Springfield Police Department has released crime numbers from the first six months of 2020.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2020 at 1:16 PM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
Former Springfield Cardinals outfielder Randy Arozarena is making his mark as one of the standout postseason performers of 2020.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2020 at 3:15 PM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
A recent drug bust in Harrison, Arkansas leads authorities to nearly $1 million in drugs, including marijuana and THC edibles.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2020 at 8:20 PM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
Missourians will have a chance to vote on several ballot issues, including Amendment 1 and Amendment 3.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2020 at 11:13 AM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
As the holiday season nears, the U.S. Postal Service expects another busy year for holiday shipping.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2020 at 8:35 PM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
The St. Louis Blues have agreed to a seven-year deal with defenseman Torey Krug on the first day of NHL free agency.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM CDT
|By Joey Schneider
Alex Pietrangelo captained the St. Louis Blues to their first Stanley Cup championship last year. Now, all eyes are on his future with the franchise.