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Residents question why Midway, Ark. post office remains closed after 2023 fire
MIDWAY, Ark. (KY3) - Many in one Baxter County, Ark. community are wondering why their post office remains closed more than a year after a fire. In June 2023, the post office was closed because of a fire that damaged inside portions of the building. Now that the year anniversary of the fire has passed, some in the community are growing frustrated.
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, July 8-12
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Here are last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations for July 8-12. AIRHOST OZARK (PRE-SECURITY) – CITY View History2300 N AIRPORT BLVD SPRINGFIELD Map it7/9/2024 10:45:00 AM – Re-Inspection; Result: ActiveBoth refrigerators were running below 41 degrees F at this time.Priority Violations Found: 0Nonpriority Violations Found: 0 BAIR’S ALL-AMERICAN SPORTS GRILL – CITY View History3821 S CAMPBELL AVE SPRINGFIELD Map it7/8/2024 4:15:00 […]
Missouri woman charged after several puppies found dead inside a car in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A woman from Pittsburg, Missouri has been charged with several animal abuse charges after several dead puppies were found inside a car in southwest Springfield. According to court records, 30-year-old Macey Casteel is charged with 13 counts of animal abuse. According to the Springfield Police Department,...
Lt. Dan Band live at Fort Leonard Wood July 26
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (July 15, 2024) — Fort Leonard Wood’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band live in concert on July 26 on Gerlach Field. The band, which is now a Gary Sinise Foundation program, uplifts and celebrates our nation’s defenders and their families and to-date has performed more than 560 concerts around the globe.
Leigh's Lost and Found: Fox Hound/Beagle mix found tied to a utility pole in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Animal control took in a Beagle/Fox Hound mix after someone found her tied up to a utility pole in the summer heat. Shelter coordinator Josh Doss says, “unknown is she was just left there just for a minute and they intended to come back or if she was dumped there. Nobody was able to find an owner in the area so they brought her out to us.”
Former non-profit president joins staff at Drury University
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The former president of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) is joining the staff at Drury University. According to a release from the university, Brian Fogle has accepted an invitation to be an Executive in Residence. In that position, Fogle will help connect Drury students with organizations to help develop their […]
Jefferson City man arrested after fatal bicyclist crash on Highway 50
The Jefferson City Police Department announced an arrest in connection to a fatal bicycle crash early Monday morning. In a press release, Captain David Williams said that a Jefferson City man was arrested and taken to the Cole County Jail. The name will not be released unless the Cole County...
Arkansas nonprofit delivers repurposed floral arrangements to local nursing homes
ARKANSAS, USA — A new nonprofit brings joy to local nursing homes through repurposed flower arrangements. Grateful Vase delivers floral arrangements from leftover flowers from events to long-term care facilities in Northwest Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri. The organization’s founder, Lindsey Curry, said she had the idea when she was...
Hammons Black Walnuts, bringing the Ozarks to beyond
STOCKTON - Ozarkers have long been beckoned by bright green gold on the ground. Otherwise known as black walnuts, those little pops of color earn countless folks stained hands – and cash to hold in them – each fall as they haul them by the bag, bucket, barrel and truck bed to hulling stations across the region and beyond.
97-year-old woman inspires others at De Soto gym
DE SOTO, Mo. — Lorraine Acre may not be the strongest or most muscular member of the Iron Integrity gym in De Soto, but she has been inspiring those around her, especially when they learn she’s 97 years old. “I turn 98 in November,” said Acre, who lives...
St. Louis gift boutique to shutter
ST. LOUIS — Abigail’s Gift Boutique, a gift, home decor and apparel shop at 5611 Hampton Ave., is closing, according to a social media post by owner Abigail Niebling. The move comes after she said in May that she would shutter a second location, Abigail's Clothing Boutique at 5441 Hampton Ave., and merge the two in hopes of remaining open. Both shops are in the city’s St. Louis Hills neighborhood.
City of Branson looking for 2 new Board of Directors
BRANSON, Mo. — The City of Branson is looking for two Board of Director applicants for the Tourism Community Enhancement District. The application process opened today, July 15, and will close on July 29 at 4:30 p.m. The Board of Alderman will vote on the applicants the Mayor selects. To apply, you can go to […]
Disaster training starts today near Busch Stadium, St. Charles and Grafton
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Military and local responders will be seen along the banks of the Mississippi starting Monday, part of a large-scale emergency response drill around Busch Stadium. The training is focused on preparing first responders to deploy into and handle dangerous conditions following a “catastrophic disaster,” according to the East-West Gateway Council of Governments.
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