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Springfield-Greene County Health warns public of increased risk of illness
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is warning that the community is at an increased risk of contracting illnesses that cause diarrhea from highly contagious bacteria. The Health Department says they have seen an increase in Shigellosis cases in the county, along with similar diarrheal cases like Salmonella...
Health department reports an uptick in cases of illness causing severe diarrhea in Greene County
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A highly infectious bacteria is going around Greene County. “The summer is what we consider diarrheal illness season,” said Kendra Findley with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. Findley says the number of cases of Shigella has increased in recent weeks. She says the department typically...
Missouri faith leaders denounce Hawley's speech advocating 'Christian nationalism'
A Springfield pastor was among Missouri Christian leaders who denounced Sen. Josh Hawley's speech advocating for "Christian nationalism" last week. Progress MO, a progressive advocacy organization, arranged a Zoom call with four Christian leaders on Monday. Here's what they said and what to know about Hawley's speech. ...
Forsyth Hires New City Administrator
According to a letter posted on Facebook by Forsyth Mayor Missi Hesketh, Jim Viebrock assumed the City Administrator's position on July 8. Viebrock has served in government before, serving Greene County as Presiding Commissioner and also spending time in the State House of Representatives. Hesketh states in the letter that Viebrock will spend the early part of his tenure focusing on supervising the city's Finance Department, which is currently in search of a new full-time director.
Local election officials, voters urge civility as the presidential election nears
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo. — With the Presidential Election just under four months away, local election officials are urging voters to not resort to political violence and instead let their voices be heard through the ballot box. “You need to get out and vote. Every vote counts,” said Paula Brumfield. “And that’s your civic duty is […]
Construction progress on the new Reed Academy
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield Public Schools construction project is making progress. Walls are going up at Reed Academy, one of multiple projects funded by Proposition S, which was passed by voters last year. “We’ve been working for two, two and a half months all underground,” said Bryan Saunders, a Bond Project Manager with Springfield […]
Springfield celebrating crosswalk improvements in Woodland Heights neighborhood
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield is celebrating completed crosswalk improvements in the Woodland Heights neighborhood. Weather-pending, the city will hold a celebration at the intersection of Grant Ave. and Chase St. Wednesday night at 5 p.m. The city made several upgrades to two intersections in that area, one at Grant...
Springfield Park Board extends pool hours, opens cooling centers due to heat advisory
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is opening cooling centers and extending pool hours on Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16, due to a Heat Advisory. The National Weather Service in Springfield issued a Heat Advisory for Greene County for Monday and Tuesday. Springfield-Greene County Park Board will open its Family Center […]
Last chance to vote for 2024 Springfield Community Choice Awards
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Today is the last chance to vote for the 2024 Springfield Community’s Choice Awards. You can honor your favorite businesses and organizations and be entered for a chance to win $250. Categories include dining, entertainment, finance, education and more. Winners and finalists in each category will be announced in November. For more […]
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