Ron Hearst Plans Retirement After 38 Years

KY3 Chief Meteorologist Ron Hearst is retiring Friday after a 38-year career forecasting weather for the Ozarks. He has worked at the Springfield station since 1993, after earlier years at KSPR. Hearst became known for pinpointing storms using familiar local landmarks and for bringing KY3’s First Alert Weather tour to communities across the region. Former colleague Matt Jones has reflected on Hearst’s influence on his career, while KY3 is sharing archival footage and a statement from Hearst as viewers mark his retirement.