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Reeds Spring Wolves gear up for football season
Reeds Spring Wolves are preparing to hunt in the new Mid-Lakes Conference as football season approaches. Reeds Spring was among three area school districts to leave the Big 8 East Conference to join the newly formed Mid-Lakes conference for the 2024-25 season, along with the Hollister Tigers and Springfield Catholic.
Meet and greet PBS Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich at 35th Annual Wine & Food Celebration
PBS Celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich will headline the 35th Annual Wine and Food Celebration Oct. 12. This event, presented by Ozarks Public Television (OPT) and Brown Derby Wine Center, will take place from 2-5 p.m. at the White River Conference Center in Springfield. Proceeds from this culinary extravaganza support children’s educational programming on OPT.
Brian Fogle joins Drury as Executive in Residence to connect students, nonprofits
The recently retired leader of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks will serve as Executive in Residence at Drury University. Brian Fogle, the former president and CEO, will be part of the faculty in the new role. His job will be to connect Drury students with nonprofit organizations, where they...
Businessman linked to prominent Springfield business charged with assault
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield businessman is charged with three counts of domestic assault and kidnapping. Investigators say Marco Denis picked up the victim at Sequiota Park to go shopping in Branson on July 14. Instead, he drove the woman to his boat in Kimberling City. Investigators say the victim told police Denis beat her repeatedly and threw her into the water several times.
First Baptist Church Forsyth helping students
Forsyth students will be well-equipped to tackle the upcoming school year. The fundraising efforts of the Baptist Church of Forsyth has allowed kids to receive backpacks full of school supplies at their Fellowship Hall, located at 10000 East Highway 76, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9.
The Wild Side: Meet Wilber the capybara
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Matt Corrie from the Dickerson Park Zoo introduces us to animal ambassador Wilber, the capybara. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
MSU board to extend pact with Springfield police. Here's what it will cost
A special meeting of the Missouri State governing board has been called for Wednesday afternoon. It will be the first one with President Richard "Biff" Williams at the helm. The university's Board of Governors is expected to approve a continuation an agreement with the Springfield Police Department, which provides law enforcement services on campus.
Glendale’s Sebastian Norman competes in MLB high school home run derby
Glendale baseball star Sebastian Norman competed in the MLB All-Star high school home run derby over the weekend. Norman was one of eight kids invited to the event, where he hit 12 home runs across two rounds, finishing 7th out of the 8 competitors. We interviewed Norman last week as...
Fulton police investigate Kathy Street after man found dead in street, one neighbor saw man get shot
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton Police Department deputy chief said one a man was found dead in a residential street on Tuesday afternoon. The Fulton Police Department advised residents on Tuesday to avoid the area of town near Kathy Street. FPD Deputy Chief Dall Hedges said one person was found dead at the scene. He The post Fulton police investigate Kathy Street after man found dead in street, one neighbor saw man get shot appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Mid-point of summer and the Ozarks have been warm & wet
We are officially midway through meteorological summer. While there have been days of high heat and stifling humidity, judging from history, it could be much worse. Overall, the first 45 days of summer have been 0.8° above average. We’ve also seen a surplus of rain, measuring 2.06″ above average. We have yet to make it […]
Missouri State ace Brant Thompson drafted by St. Louis Cardinals
FORT WORTH, Texas – Missouri State right-hander Brandt Thompson was chosen by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 17th round (501st overall) of the 2024 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Tuesday. Missouri State’s No. 1 starter the last two seasons, Thompson is the Bears’ first starting pitcher...
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