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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
BRIX Holdings Enters Four-Unit Franchise Agreement in Arizona, Missouri
Dallas — Dallas-based food-and-beverage franchising company BRIX Holdings LLC has entered into an agreement with franchise owner Richard Stassi to open four new units in Arizona and Missouri. Stassi will open three Smoothie Factory + Kitchen and Red Mango co-branded shops within the next three years in metro Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The first of the units is scheduled to open in early 2025. Franchisee Gary Patel signed the fourth deal with Stassi and will open a Red Mango store in Kansas City, Missouri, in early 2025, marking the first entry into the state for the brand. BRIX also owns the chains Friendly’s and Orange Leaf and recently acquired Clean Juice.
Webster County man sentenced for statutory rape
MARSHFIELD, Mo. – One of eight original defendants accused of multiple child sex-related charges was sentenced Monday to at least 21 years in prison for statutory rape. Alan Gilliam, 31, was sentenced to seven years on each of five charges for which he was found guilty in a trial in March 2024. According to court […]
Woman enters Alford plea accused of shooting former son-in-law and his wife in Laclede County
LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) - A woman accused of shooting her former son-in-law and his wife entered an Alford plea. Beckie Sadler entered the plea to four counts of assault. An Alford plea allows a defendant to maintain innocence while accepting a plea bargain and a sentence. Investigators say she bumped...
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield will mark 163 years since battle with ceremony
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield will commemorate the 163rd anniversary of the Battle of Wilson's Creek from Aug. 10-11, 2024, with opportunities for visitors to explore accounts from soldiers and civilians from the battle and share their own stories of learning and connecting to the battlefield throughout the years. Commemorative activities start at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, with an outdoor ceremony on the Visitor Center lawn, a news release said. Speakers include Wilson's Creek National Battlefield...
New sports equipment library opening at Republic Community Center
REPUBLIC, Mo. — A new sports equipment library for Republic student-athletes in need is opening at the Republic Community Center. According to a release from MU Extension, a ribbon cutting will be held at 3 p.m. on July 23 at the Republic Community Center (711 E. Miller Rd., Republic). As part of a community project, […]
History Museum makes Traveling Exploration Trunks free to check out
The History Museum on the Square in Springfield offers several education components. One is its Traveling Exploration Trunks program, which offers hands-on learning about the area's history. And now those trunks will be more accessible to anyone who would like to check them out. Groups can now rent an Exploration...
Branson cheerleaders get pro help for next season
The cheerleading squad at Branson High School received professional training ahead of the upcoming season thanks to a choreographer professional cheerleader from Kansas City. Morgan Smith, owner of Moves by Morgs Choreography, worked with the competition squad to help them ready for the upcoming season starting in September.
Branson monthly tax reports show mixed bag
The monthly tax reports for Branson showed a mixed bag for July, with a major decrease in sales tax offset by a large jump in tourism tax revenue. The city’s 1% sales tax revenue for July was $1,159,762, a 5.9% decrease from July 2023, and only $30,000 more than the city’s revenue for July 2022. The dip dropped the city’s pace in sales tax revenue from 6.3% over 2023’s totals for June, to 4.4% for July. In 2024, the city’s total sales tax revenue to date is $8,226,986, which is a record amount for a year-to-date total through July.
Taney County 2024 Farm Family selected
The Taney County Extension Council and the Taney County Farm Bureau organization have selected the 2024 Taney County Farm Family. Matt and Chrissy Smith, of Taneyville, have been selected to represent Taney County at the Missouri State Fair on Farm Family Day on Monday, Aug. 12.
2024 Top 40 Mizzou Tigers: #40 through #36
This offseason, I am previewing the Missouri football season with a countdown of the Top 40 Most Important Tigers for the 2024 season. I wanted to highlight players with high potential that could raise the ceiling of the team, those with a proven track record that would be key cogs, and still find room to celebrate talented players in crowded rooms that could be the important Tigers of the future.
It’s a new Day for the Library Center
The head of the Library Center of the Ozarks has had the “interim” removed from her title. The Library Center of the Ozarks Board of Trustees has officially named Essy Day as the library’s first Executive Director. Day had been handling the duties of the job on an interim basis since March.
Soak in Urinetown at the Historic Owen Theatre
The whiz-ards at the Branson Regional Arts Council are preparing to spray their audiences with side splitting humor and memorable music with their latest production, Urinetown. The play, a Tony Award winning musical satire, will be performed at the Historic Owen Theatre in Branson from July 25 through August 4....
Travel presentations to take place at the Crane Library
The Stone County Library Crane Branch will host two guest speakers to teach about travels. The Crane Library, located at 201 Main Street in Crane, will host Dr. Larry Campbell on Thursday, July 25, at 5 p.m. Campbell will speak on his knowledge on the Missouri River leg of the historic Lewis and Clark expedition.
Tee off set for Reeds Spring Foundation fundraiser
A round of golf can help fund classroom projects for students and teachers. The Reeds Spring Wolf Pack Foundation will host their annual Wolf Howl Golf Scramble on Monday, October 21 at LedgeStone Country Club.
Branson Boom historical exhibit opens at Meadows Theatre
Branson’s Song of Hope Historical Society has opened an exhibition designed to give Branson visitors an idea of what the city was like during the “boom”, which started in the 1990s, and made the city one of the nation’s biggest tourism destinations at a new location.
The Place: A Dress Made at Silver Dollar City Makes its Way Home After 25 Years
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Joleen is a 50-year employee at the Branson attraction and is known for her skills as a seamstress. Decades ago, she made a dress that was sold at an estate auction. 25 years later, the dress has made its way back to the original owner. To...
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