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Springfield restaurant The Phoenix closes, owner seeks someone to take over location
In this week's Springfield food news, a restaurant owner announces he's selling his equipment and a C-Street pub prepares to reopen. Also, a Marshfield cafe closes its doors. Chestnut Expressway restaurant closes, aims to sell equipment and lease ...
Springfield businessman now federally charged after initial assault charges reveal new details
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield businessman is now facing federal charges after being charged in Greene County for domestic assault and kidnapping. According to online court records, Marco Denis is charged with three counts of domestic assault and one count of first-degree kidnapping in Greene County. Denis is now...
Jenny Lind Hall declared Nuisance property by city
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—After nearly three months with no elevator use, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel for tenants at Jenny Lind Hall, a low-income housing complex for seniors and people with disabilities. The city of Springfield this week declared the complex a nuisance property putting added pressure on the owners […]
Win Tickets to Jelly Roll at GSB Arena!
New Country 94.7 KTTS welcomes the amazingly talented Jelly Roll to the Ozarks this fall!. Catch Jelly Roll live at the Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri on Wednesday, October 16th!. All week long KTTS is giving YOU the chance to win a pair of tickets to the concert...
Attorney general's office charges Springfield auto shop owners with 18 felonies
Springfield auto shop owners who allegedly took money for repairs and didn't deliver are now facing felony charges from the Attorney General's office. Queen City Rod & Custom has been under fire from customers who say the shop charged them for repairs and then returned cars with poor workmanship or in a worse condition than before. ...
Springfield city manager withdraws from job search in Manhattan, Kansas
After being named one of four finalists for a city manager job in Manhattan, Kansas, Springfield City Manager Jason Gage has withdrawn his candidacy. Gage has worked for the city of Springfield for six years. Gage was hired in 2018 after working in Salina, Kansas, for 18 years also as city manager. When he was hired, he made $220,000, but the most recent amendment to his employment agreement, the fourth of its kind, increased his salary...
Springfield Public Schools hosting Back to School Bash for district families; giving out free resources
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—Springfield Public Schools is hosting its annual Back to School Bash on Saturday for district families to get geared up for the school year. According to Dr. Ron Woodard, the director of family support services with Springfield Public Schools, there will be fun and games for families who attend.
Springfield fire marshal honors beloved, defunct businesses with hand-crafted T-shirts
What started as the search for an old T-shirt has blossomed into a thriving small business, all managed in the basement of Mark Phillips' home. Phillips, a Springfield fire marshal, is the owner of Springfield Lost and Found, a merchandise company that specializes in honoring defunct Springfield businesses. Established in November 2023, Springfield Lost and Found offers a vast selection of T-shirts with former Springfield business logos displayed on the front. Phillips designs and prints every T-shirt...
Springfield mixologist opens pop-up for 'handcrafted, hand-curated' drinks — booze-free
Editor's note: If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use or is in crisis, help is available. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Helpline — a free, confidential resource for referrals and information on substance use and mental health — is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988. Burrell Behavioral Health's 24/7 crisis line for southwest Missouri is available at 1-800-494-7355. ...
Protected political speech or racist harassment? Trial pits former state rep against Springfield City Council member
Editor's note: The audio content posted with this report is a more brief version, first broadcast during Morning Edition local newscasts on Friday, July 26. Ted Salveter is 88 years old. He’s a well-known local lawyer, elected to the Springfield school board and the Missouri legislature back in the 1960s and ’70s. He also says he taught Sunday school for 30 years and served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Five Men’s Golfers Recognized for Classroom Excellence
Five members of the Missouri State men's golf team have been recognized nationally for their work in the classroom over the last year. The Bears were one of only 24 teams in NCAA Division I to have five or more players honored as Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Those earning the honor for MSU included seniors Max Kreikemeier , Eric Schuessler and Hampus Wijkstrom ; junior Ludvig Wijkstrom ; and sophomore Christian Rischer . To be eligible for nomination, student-athletes must be at least a sophomore both academically and athletically, participate in at least...
MoDOT seeking public input on plans to improve I-44
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is looking to move forward with major upgrades to Interstate 44. The agency is seeking the public’s input on its plans to upgrade more than 250 miles of highway running across the state. MoDOT has five meetings planned in towns along I-44, including in Springfield. […]
Springfield Catholic’s Zach Cole enjoys homecoming at Hammons Field
The Cole family will always be fans of the birds on the bat, but on some days, that Cardinal red is swapped out for some orange. “We are die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fans,” said Cassandra Cole. “We love the Springfield Cardinals. In any other situation I root for them to win, but we always root for Zachary.”
Springfield Police are investigating a copper wire theft at a business on S. Glenstone Avenue
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A man is in custody after police say he stole copper wire from a business. A passerby saw the suspect inside the fence at a car sales lot in the 800 block of South Glenstone Friday morning. Police chased the man on a bicycle to the 1800 block of East Cherry where they took him into custody. Police say the man had copper wire.
Martin spends summer building his Bears hoops team
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–There’s never an off season in college athletics. Players are always honing their skills and staying in shape. At Missouri State, the men’s basketball team is wrapping up its summer program. After two years away from coaching, Cuonzo Martin has found his whistle and is loving the process of building a team. It’s a […]
Nephew of Confederate general leaves $100,000 to Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
A donor with ancestral ties to Missouri's Battle of Wilson's Creek is helping preserve stories about the Civil War battlefield with a $100,000 legacy donation, the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Foundation announced. Albert Magnus Price, a longtime supporter of Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, died in September 2023. Albert Price was the great-grand-nephew of Sterling Price, general and commander of the Missouri State Guard at the Battle of Wilson's Creek on Aug. 10, 1861. His legacy gift...
Greene County Commission adjusts, expands senior tax credit process
A previously passed state law enacting a property tax freeze for seniors created enough confusion that Missouri lawmakers passed additional legislation this year adjusting the process. The Greene County Commission on Thursday morning officially adopted its own revisions making the tax freeze available to more local residents. This was the first year that Greene County seniors had the opportunity to apply for the tax relief, which comes in the form of an annual tax credit. After the...
Nixa hires new communications director; Springfield police honor promotions, retirees
City of Nixa hires new director of communications The City of Nixa has announced the hiring of Summer Rascoll-Jones as the new director of communications, according to a press release. Rascoll-Jones will begin her role in Nixa on Aug. 5. She will be tasked with leading Nixa's communications departments through public information, media relations, community engagement and marketing. ...
Extreme Heat Alert: Western Missouri to Face Consecutive Days Over 100 Degrees
Kansas City, MO – Residents of western Missouri are bracing for a severe heat wave next week, with several consecutive days of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. This alarming forecast has prompted local authorities to urge residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe. According to the US National...
Back to School Shopping? Missouri’s Tax Free Weekend is Coming
I don't know about you, but back-to-school shopping gets more expensive each year for me. That's why I am so grateful for the no-tax weekend in Missouri so I feel like I am saving a little bit of money. Missouri's No Tax Weekend. I would if you could wait until...
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