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Missouri receives $200,000 to combat veteran homelessness
COLUMBIA - To help get a roof over our veteran’s heads, the Biden-Harris administration is distributing over 20 million dollars across the country – with the state of Missouri being awarded nearly $200,000 of those funds. Data pulled from Welcome Home shows that in 2023 there were 569...
Mark these Ozarks food and drink events on your calendar
This week in 417 foodie news, we've got some events to mark in your calendar and a new place for lunch in Ozark. Upcoming event supports men's mental health Not'cho Ordinary Taco in Nixa's 14 Mill Market, 203 E. Mount Vernon St., is hosting an event to support and bring awareness to men's mental...
Man sentenced for trafficking stolen identities, stealing, and assault
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A man was found guilty of multiple charges resulting in a 15-year sentence in prison. According to a press release from Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Patterson, Michael Scott Mount, 43, was sentenced to 15 concurrent years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for charges of trafficking in stolen identities, stealing, forgery, […]
Ozzie arts awards finalists announced. Here's when the ceremony will be
Ozzie finalists announced The Springfield Regional Arts Council has announced the finalists for the 2024 Ozzie Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the arts in Springfield. The winners will be revealed at the 39th Annual Ozzie Awards ceremony Oct. 19. The finalists in each category are: ...
'Not a handout, just a hand.' New group helps women with free house cleaning
At her home in Ozark, Jennifer Newby is almost single-handedly raising four children as her husband is deployed overseas. "I haven't really had another adult to share the responsibilities, except when people come and stay to visit or offer to help, but it's not like a spouse living in my home with me," she said. ...
CPO expects shortage of cold weather shelters. How to offer emergency space
It may be the dog days of summer, but Community Partnership of the Ozarks’ Crisis Cold Weather Shelter team is already planning for winter after a shortage of emergency weather shelters may leave people outside in deadly cold temperatures. The Crisis Cold Weather Shelter program is a community initiative started by the Ozark Alliance to End Homelessness and facilitated by CPO. It helps meet a critical need in the community by providing a warm place to sleep...
MarketFest - a larger version of the weekly Springfield Farmers Market - will have music, vendors
A way to bring the weekend feel to a weeknight will come Thursday when a popular summer Saturday morning favorite goes large. MarketFest, a larger-scale version of the weekly Springfield Farmers Market, will pack Market Alley between COHatch and the Heritage Center with more vendors, live music and other attractions, 5-8 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free; the event is presented by the Greater Springfield Partnership.
Branson Police Dispatch Supervisor retires after 27 years
At a ceremony on Thursday, August 8, at Branson City Hall, Dispatch Supervisor John Pate was honored after announcing his retirement after 27 years of service to the city of Branson. “John is one of those people that you can say is truly a good person,” Police Chief Eric Schmitt...
Art museum prepares for massive renovation project
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Time is winding down if you want to visit the Springfield Art Museum. The facility’s last day of business before closing for a three-year renovation is September 1st. The current facility will be rebuilt and modernized inside and out during the closure. Plans call for a massive construction project to add additional […]
No phones in schools: Stockton School District to strictly enforce its no cell phone policy
STOCKTON, Mo. (KY3) - Dozens of districts are working to eliminate distractions and put a mute on bullying by getting rid of cell phone use. ”As parents, we want to know where they’re at,” said one Stockton school district parent. Aaron Lakin lives in the Stockton area. He’s...
Patrick Ransdell, MSU AD Finalist, holds public forum
SPRINGFIELD–The second finalist for the Missouri State Athletic Director position held public court, Friday afternoon. Patrick Ransdell, the Deputy Athletic Director at Appalachian State, spoke with MSU faculty, alumni, and fans in the Prime Overtime Club at Great Southern Bank Arena. Ransdell gave his background and shared some of his previous accomplishments at his current […]
Moving the Stage: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony to take place in Cape Girardeau Next Month
The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will welcome a new class of legends next month, with the enshrinement ceremony taking place in Cape Girardeau. The luncheon will take place at the Drury Plaza Hotel & Convention Center at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 17. It will be the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame’s first induction ceremony in the Southeast Missouri region since 2016.
2024 Fall Preview: Springfield Catholic Soccer
The Springfield Catholic Fightin’ Irish were challenged to find their identity early last season. But those struggles paid off by the end of the season with the Irish’s first trip to the final four in Class 3 and first overall since 2014. “With a tough early schedule and...
Local For Less Ozarks: Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar
Thank you for visiting Local For Less Ozarks. We’ve worked out deals with some of the best businesses in the area to give you half-off certificates & event tickets – That’s right, 50% off food, entertainment, and more. This week we have half-priced, $50 gift cards, to...
Local country music artist passes away after fight with cancer
(CAMDEN POINT, Mo.) A local country music artist has passed away after a fight with cancer. Matt Snook fought kidney cancer for nearly a year and this week, he passed at the age of 51. Here is the obituary written in his honor:. Matthew Derek Snook, 51, of Camden Point,...
Pulaski County, Mo. woman charged after foster child dies, another foster child severely injured
ST. ROBERT, Mo. (KY3) - A woman from St. Robert has been charged after one child died and another child was hospitalized while in her care. Both were foster children. According to court records, Alyssa Jackson is charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death, abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child causing serious injury, and abuse or neglect of a child resulting in serious emotional or physical injury.
2024 Fall Preview: Glendale Soccer
For just the second time in Glendale coach Jeff Rogers’ tenure, the Falcons did not play for a district title in 2023. The Falcons, who won their 11th straight and 26th overall district title and finished fourth in Class 3 in 2022, lost to Nixa 1-0 in the Class 4 District 5 semifinals last season.
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