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A behind the scene look at how Dickerson Park Zoo cares for their lions
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A behind the scene look at how Dickerson Park Zoo cares for their lions. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
Through the Years, July 24
For the second time in 60 days, a Cassville bank has announced plans of affiliation with a multibank holding company. Barry County Bank, chartered in January of 1887, announced signing an affiliation agreement with Commerce Bancshares, Inc. of Kansas City. Announcement of the contract was made jointly by James M. Kemper, Jr., president of Commerce Banc-shares, Inc., and Charles D. Thomas, president of the Barry County Bank. First National Bank of Cassville announced 60 days ago an agreement to associate with First Charter Corporation, also a Kansas City based firm. Truman Baker, First National president, said this merger is in the approval stage. Under terms of the contract with Bancshares, it has been agreed the firm will acquire a majority interest in the Cassville bank, which is the second largest in Barry County• The contract further subject to approval by the Federal Reserve Board and other regulatory agencies. Barry County Bank, with mid-year assets reported of $17.5 million, will become affiliated with the 26-member group, which includes Commerce Banks in Springfield and Joplin.
Northern Commissioner candidates participate in forum
Experience, transparency key issues at Thursday event. Two candidates for county government stood together on Thursday to answer a set of 10 questions at the Cassville Democrat’s Northern Commissioner Candidates Forum on Thursday at the FEMA Event Center in Cassville. Incumbent Gary Schad and challenger Gary Klossing each gave...
2 Republicans campaigning in primary to represent Christian County's District 140
In the upcoming Aug. 6 election, two Republicans are vying for the District 140 ticket: Rep. Jamie Ray Gragg and Danny Garrison. District 140 serves part of Christian County in the Missouri House. Here's what you need to know about them. The Democratic Party candidate is Julia Curran, a longtime Christian County resident who...
Arkansas fire departments express concerns over potential OSHA rule change | 'It would be a huge impact'
SEBASTIAN COUNTY, Ark — A new proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement could greatly impact rural and volunteer fire departments in Arkansas. The proposed rule is called the Emergency Response Standard and "would address a broader scope of emergency responders and would include programmatic elements to protect...
SILVER ALERT CANCELED: Springfield Police Department locates man reported missing
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Police Department located a man reported missing on Tuesday night. Michael Hanson, 75, left an assisted living facility in the 2000 block of West Mount Vernon. He suffered with dementia, diabetes, and anxiety. Police reported him safe around 9 a.m. To report a correction...
Here are southwest Missouri's high school football defensive backs to know in 2024
Southwest Missouri is loaded with returning defensive backs who are primed to continue to lock down defenders heading into the 2024 high school football season. Here are the ballhawks you should know heading into the year. Jordan Arthur, Houston, 12 ...
Drury women's basketball signs four players to 2024-25 roster
Drury women's basketball head coach Kaci Bailey announced four additional signees for the 2024-25 season. The Lady Panthers will add New Mexico State transfer guard Raegan Holliday, Australian forward Audra Pasakarnis out of Mineral Area Community College, forward Laia Garcia from Spain, and forward Sophie Hessler from Sweden. Halliday will join Drury after...
Speeding concerns rise in Springfield neighborhood after recent hit-and-run
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On July 13, just after 9 p.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run on Blaine and Hayes Avenue that sent two people to the hospital, leaving one of them in critical condition. Residents in the area of the hit-and-run say speeding has been a big problem in the neighborhood for a while. “It’s […]
Springfield powers past Hooks 5-1
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The Springfield Cardinals are back at Hammons Field and ready to open a six game series against Corpus Christi. The Hooks are the Double AA affiliate of the Houston Astros. Springfield won four of the six games played down in Texas a month ago. And the Baby Birds opened the series back in first […]
Homes on south St. Louis street repeatedly targeted by drive-by shooters
ST. LOUIS — Chilling, loud and rapid gunfire was caught on video in the 6900 block of Alabama Avenue near Blow Avenue in south St. Louis' Dutchtown neighborhood. Marguerite McGhee, 67, said on July 14 and July 21, someone in a black car rode down her street and repeatedly shot up her home.
Cannabis Operator Strategically Opens New Location Near NE/IA Hubs
Multi-state cannabis operator, Greenlight, targets Nebraska and Iowa cannabis consumers with the opening of its newest dispensary in Rock Port, Missouri. Consistently rated as one of the top dispensaries in MO, Greenlight strategically chose Rock Port to broaden its consumer base in new markets. Greenlight announced the opening of its...
Keystone Construction to Build Huge Sports Complex in Chesterfield, Mo.
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. Keystone Construction Company, in tandem with architect Gray Design Group and civil engineer Stock & Associates, have been selected to build a $60 million sports complex just west of St. Louis, Mo. that is said to be one of the biggest in the Midwest. Construction will begin in October.
Cherng family commits $5 million to University of Missouri
The University of Missouri has announced a $5 million commitment from alumni Andrew and Peggy Cherng through the Panda Charitable Family Foundation in support of scholarships and programming at the university’s Honors College. The gift from the founders of Panda Express nearly doubles their giving to their alma mater...
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