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Missouri State trip to No. 3 Montana also a family reunion for Petrinos
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Nick Petrino didn’t spend his formative years in Montana like his famed football mind of a father, but the Big Sky State is significant to Missouri State’s young offensive coordinator. He often visited his relatives — several with extensive coaching resumes of their own...
Ozarks Life: Former coach hits all the right notes for seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Every month, inside the Northview Center at Doling Park, Gary Turner plugs in for an afternoon date with some senior friends. “I’m here to be happy and make everybody else happy,” Gary said. The retired teacher and coach of 35 years went from Hail...
City of Springfield issues Request for Proposals for the 2025 Shannon Community Safety Initiative (CSI) Grant Program
The City of Springfield and Springfield Police Department (SPD) are encouraging local nonprofits, non-government organizations and partner organizations to submit applications for the Shannon Community Safety Initiative (CSI) Program highlighting their best practices and proven programming. The awards are available specifically for the purpose of combatting youth and gang violence in the City of Springfield.
Former KU guard Steve Woodberry named assistant coach at familiar place: Missouri St.
Former Kansas men’s basketball guard Steve Woodberry, who has worked as a scout for the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves the last three years, was named assistant coach at Missouri State on Thursday. For the 52-year-old Woodberry, it marks a return to the program where he worked as an assistant...
No. 19 Billikens Subdue Missouri State, 4-0
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 | 6 p.m. Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium | Springfield, Mo. •No. 19 Saint Louis scored a season-high four goals and registered its third shutout in four games in a 4-0 victory over Missouri State Thursday night in Springfield. •The Billikens improved to 2-0-2, while...
Citing issues with buffer yards, SGF Councilman’s lone opposing vote shuts down potential development
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A rezoning proposal that would have brought a senior care facility to southwest Springfield will have to wait before breaking ground. City Council took up the issue at its August 19 meeting. When it came time to vote, Mayor Ken McClure and Council Members Callie Carroll and Derek Lee recused themselves from […]
Senior tax credit applications are backlogged, so Greene County is hiring extra help
With the first year of the new senior tax credit applications in full swing, Greene County Collector's Office is dealing with a backlog and in need of additional help to process the applications. After the legislature passed Senate Bill 190 in 2023, counties around the state were left to adopt a process and interpret how it should be applied on their own. Greene County was the first in the state to adopt a process for applying the...
Comeback Win Lands Lady Tigers in Tournament Semifinal
Republic’s softball team rallied from an early deficit to defeat Bolivar 7-4 Saturday, advancing to the semifinals of the Morrisville Tournament and improving their record to 2-0. Paige Elsenraat led the Lady Tigers’ offense, going 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs, and two runs scored. Lilli Richerson matched...
A bald eagle was shot in the beak. A care team in Missouri is hopeful it can be saved
VALLEY PARK, Mo. — A bald eagle is slowly recovering after surgeries in Missouri, the victim of a shooting that experts say is far too common for a symbol of America and other raptors.
82 Years Ago, Missouri & Illinois Shocked by Snow in September
For Missouri and Illinois, October is considered to be a very early time for snowfall. However, there was one event that happened 82 years ago that shocked residents in both states when a surprise snowfall fell in September. The National Weather Service has recorded memories of that surprise snow storm...
First case of corn stunt confirmed in Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. — University of Missouri Extension specialists have confirmed the first case of corn stunt in Missouri. The disease, which is transmitted by an insect, was found in southwest Missouri. Corn leafhopper is the insect capable of infecting corn with three pathogens that result in corn stunt disease.
Voters will decide minimum wage ballot measures in several states
Grace McGovern, a 24-year-old bartender and server at a downtown Boston brewery, recalls one recent customer vividly. He was very rude. It was a slow night, and she only had one table, a large group led by a man who “kept touching my lower back and my leg and making jokes,” she told Stateline. It […]
Nixa opens season with dominant win over Republic
With a high school offensive line that looks more like a group of college players, it’s easy to understand why Nixa head coach John Perry feels confident. Averaging 6-foot-4 and 280 pounds across the o-line, Nixa bulldozed through visiting Republic on Friday, for a 49-14 Central Ozarks Conference win at Eagle Stadium.
Missouri and Illinois Brace for Scattered Showers Over Labor Day Weekend
St. Louis, MO – Residents of St. Louis and surrounding areas can expect a mix of weather conditions this Labor Day weekend. According to the National Weather Service, active weather will shift southward on Saturday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois. Highs are expected to reach the low 80s.
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