Joey Schneider
Digital Content Producer
Springfield, Missouri
:no_upscale()/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-authors/gray/c702c7c5-5de8-4b22-8632-40b941d2f4e2.png)
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.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/JTKO5KBXHVAM5BE5RIYD2PQVQ4.PNG)
You may notice a Route 66 theme if you use Google this weekend. The search engine is celebrating a a significant date in the history of Route 66.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/7Q3NWZGU25KADOEANMOKUKIMTM.jpg)
Netflix is set to release the final episodes of “Ozark,” a TV series based on the Lake of the Ozarks, this week.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/UIGFX76ZFBGK3NTGXHGENV4CWA.jpg)
Great Southern Bank gets the naming rights to JQH Arena after a recent donation to MSU Foundation.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/MWAZ5TXSRBHURPGNOQ767Z6QCA.png)
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for information on a high-profile theft case from six years ago involving the Springfield Art Museum.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/IGMZKJTYKFCHDKDLKFE6ISNIKU.jpg)
The Galloway Neighborhood in south Springfield could soon be home to more apartments and a new storage facility.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/VCBXUJGQOFBHJMVLGIKHIZ7RRE.png)
Bass Pro Shops announced the World’s Fishing Fair, which recently celebrated the company’s 50th anniversary in Springfield, raised $1.5 million for conservation.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/YSCBDCS5FZEDNP5YCZAFLADD4M.jpg)
In his second minor league season, and only at 19 years old, Jordan Walker drew the start at third base in the Springfield Cardinals home opener Friday.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/Q4CCDCD57FHWLG4254XBQ2UHLM.jpg)
Baseball season is back! The Springfield Cardinals began the 2022 season with an Opening Day matchup against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/32FL4CQQYJNE3JEN2MAIZQHVJU.jpg)
Steelville, Mo. high school to ban students from using cell phones, smartwatches during school hours
A high school in south-central Missouri is making a change to prevent the use of cell phones and smartwatches during school hours.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/AWPDQV4ECJD6RLDXMB5BQVHIDE.jpg)
The World’s Fishing Fair, a one-of-kind event for outdoor enthusiasts, will open in Springfield Wednesday as Bass Pro Shops celebrates its 50th anniversary.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/GXCU5BUA4VKTRABOBYJPXQMESQ.jpg)
It appears St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols will add one more chapter to his illustrious baseball career.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/LVKNBPJMBZBHLG2JOS5JORJS7I.png)
Missourians seeking relief from rising gas prices can apply for a refund later this year through the Missouri Department of Revenue.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/3CB54E6UYJEDRMHYQQC2RYN6JY.jpg)
For many people in the United States and across the world, the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic began to take shape on March 11, 2020.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/LX5YX4XBHNK4FEOHXDK6U47OVU.jpg)
REPORT: Springfield’s cost-of-living index higher than Missouri, but third lowest among state metros
A new report shows that the cost of living in the Springfield metropolitan area in 2021 was slightly higher than the average cost of living in the state.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/A5RZELTB5FEJ7CABKZWW6WZDYA.jpg)
Dozens gathered Saturday afternoon at Park Central Square in support of Ukraine.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/ZP67OG7WSNH45HVF2772GVZ5LA.jpg)
After weeks of surging COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, some people may take extra caution and look to keep track of potential exposures. If you live in Missouri, there’s an app that can help with that.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/GYPEPKY2VJGZ3N5YK7D6IBV3XQ.png)
The City of Springfield will receive a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a job training program intended to help the city revitalize Brownfields.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/SOJ34AOD45BSNPSSNCLM3NZKI4.png)
Branson finished among the top trending U.S. destinations in Tripadvisor’s latest list, which is based on results from the company’s 2022 Travelers’ Choice Awards.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/22GGKJ3SQRFSRBHHSF6JLN67JY.png)
Springfield could be home to two new Whataburger locations in the future.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/5NXQADQLTFCQVJUOHYRWJGVEOY.jpg)
A federal grand jury has indicted seven southwest Missouri residents for roles in a conspiracy to transport thousands of stolen catalytic converters across state lines.
The fourth and final season of “Ozark,” a Netflix series based on the Lake of the Ozarks, is set to premiere Friday.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/3RYVQNRQK5E5ROEEBHJS2PQOXM.jpg)
CoxHealth is calling for help from college and high school students amid a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/HIIWHEHW4BFRPDIVDWMSAIKP24.jpg)
Mountain Grove superintendent Jim Dickey played the piano to the tune of Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” to confirm the district would close schools Friday.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/EDNUKGQEJNC4DNOLMCU4BUK57M.jpg)
The St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild are set for the 2022 NHL Winter Classic. Puck drop is set for 6 p.m. Saturday.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/74EBDWB5PNGSXDHGSADA2RWUH4.jpg)
The Kansas City Chiefs could become the first AFC team this season to clinch a playoff spot Sunday, but their first chance will come without one of their key players.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/OP3BSRB5H5AMZLN774GNFEN3II.jpg)
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 2021.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/ZSUG5LLNB5BILAKM5DOJX6PFRA.JPG)
Thousands lined up along the streets of Downtown Springfield for the city’s 2021 Christmas parade to celebrate the holiday season, just two weeks before Christmas Day.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/OZ56WTGSWZASLNYH35SQ42JS54.jpg)
Severe storms rolled through southwest Missouri Friday evening, slamming the Ozarks region with heavy winds, rain, hail and other modes of severe weather.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/GKJNYRB5JZDI7M5U3ZRW5NIVVY.jpg)
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office led a months-long investigation into the disappearance and death of Cassidy Rainwater, a case that took national spotlight several weeks after she initially went missing.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/KJ4MFLBRLZKZNDORL2KHABDF6U.jpg)
The Springfield Lasers have secured a spot in the 2021 World TeamTennis Finals and will play their championship match Sunday.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/4M7TZELGTJATZG7BYV6EVUPPZQ.jpg)
The Missouri State Bears have clinched a second straight bid to the FCS Playoffs after closing out the regular season Saturday.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/EXQEADQQA5H7ZM36FB74OEVEVE.jpg)
Hundreds ran across the streets of Springfield to compete in the 15th annual Bass Pro Shops Marathon.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/UE2HIMUKVJE6FNH56AWGNQMJMA.png)
The Osage Nation of Oklahoma announced plans Friday to build a casino and entertainment complex at Lake of the Ozarks.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/JD6MDLPZUBENPK5XM3IN6ZA5VE.jpg)
Dickerson Park Zoo is going the extra mile to help one of its own recover from an injury.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/2QGJM5L2D5CX7C2JY2CZ4SOVRE.jpg)
The St. Louis Blues begin the 2021-22 season Saturday, Oct. 15 with a road matchup against the Colorado Avalanche.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/LSIBP4CFHRFILLYXEAYMOHEWBA.jpg)
Nearly 1,500 students in Missouri’s largest school district could lose a ride to school in the upcoming weeks due to a transportation change announced Friday.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/XHHGT3LNERCLFGZK36RRC53FJU.jpg)
Greene County Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon delivered the “State of the County” address Thursday morning at the Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/MHQLHZYDTVGPTOKE57OUZNW4MQ.jpg)
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2021 National League Wild Card Game.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/OW4T24IU2JEOHKIME3GQI4ITKI.jpg)
If you’ve been driving around southwest Missouri the last few days, you may have noticed something unique.
The fourth and final season of “Ozark,” a Netflix series based on the Lake of the Ozarks, is in the works for next year.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/2X64USKLBZGZZKA3OBDTJTYOUI.jpg)
Carvana, an online-only used-car retailer, is setting a footprint in southwest Missouri.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/VNBORXVK4FEOZDOMUIJGXS3RTM.jpg)
The Springfield City Council recently approved a budget adjustment of $655,000 to support a slate of improvement projects in the Commercial Street Historic District.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/K4QRZHGT7NGRZDNWYXVD3P7XPM.jpg)
Community Foundation of the Ozarks is pledging $600,000 for Restore SGF, a program that aims to restore several neighborhoods on the north side of Springfield.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/2WHMDRIU55D47PJJIRMFA6TAM4.png)
Missouri State University finished among the Show-Me State’s top leaders in Forbes’ latest list evaluating America’s best employers by state.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/JF3LHDQSQFGSXO4NPY26PQUN6I.jpg)
After several weeks of rising COVID-19 hospitalizations over the summer, hospitals around Springfield and southwest Missouri are starting to see some relief near the end of August.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/SCWOVT7QZJCQBO7X5FMT5W6G2A.jpg)
Weeks after earning a silver medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Nixa native Courtney Frerichs reached another major milestone Saturday.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/UGEVHDTC6NJHRGLGZZV4NL22EY.jpg)
Sunday marks two years since a Ride the Ducks boat on Table Rock Lake capsized during a storm, sinking and killing 17 people on board.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/IHFPLAVVD5MQDHLSUWPC42VDFE.jpg)
Springfield mayor Ken McClure joined a national news broadcast Sunday morning to discuss the city’s COVID-19 response and the recent surge of hospitalizations in southwest Missouri.
A new national report recognizes Springfield, Missouri among the top 100 places to live in the United States of America.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/WSVD6Y2QQNFRDB76LUG6NYBMBM.jpg)
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has issued COVID-19 hotspot advisories for eight counties in the southwest Missouri region over the past week.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/CLWUE3HHPFI37GFUQKBM23GAIE.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/N5N55PVDYVGN5FXBPF2MID7R6M.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/YHJSW6JPDZC2VMTHB3K3JMWJO4.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/5ZE3XZTLFRM5FNWTGFOY4AYEGU.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/BEYB6HZ2JJFS5JJD55XZWLU2AM.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/IKSUNB7ATNCZ5IDQWVKV4OMH5U.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/CNA7PYTWZNDMNHWYEB6P3HJK4I.JPG)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/XIQERCRLANAMVG222T7GZQGHEU.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/AR4RIBQO6FB6NHRGG6LODEGUFM.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/V2VEXCVPDZL57F5ASR7NEHKGEA.png)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/AFFLMVMLHRDDZEWK4Z7DTOADZU.jpg)