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Missouri Supreme Court blocks agreement that would have halted execution
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court blocked an agreement that would spare the life of a man on death row. Instead, Marcellus Williams must now proceed with a hearing on his innocence claim, with a little over a month to go before his scheduled execution. The ruling...
Join or Die Community Screening
Join or Die, a documentary based on Robert Putnam's book Bowling Alone, is all about the importance of connections and social capital. This FREE community screening of Join or Die is hosted by The Downtown Church, Hatch Foundation, Greene County MU Extension, and Moxie Cinema. It's a documentary based on the book Bowling Alone by Robert Putnam. The film is about 1.5 hours and focuses on America's decades-long decline of community connections and what we can do to build those back. At its heart, it's a film about why you should be a "joiner" and how the fate of American democracy depends on it.
Missing woman from Springfield found safe
UPDATE 5:10 PM – Springfield police say Barbara Rogers has been located and is safe. Original Story: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Police Department has put out an Endangered Silver Advisory for a missing woman from Springfield. SPD says 69-year-old Barbara Jean Rogers was last seen walking away from 2406 S. Ingram Mill Road in […]
Springfield Art Museum announces public outreach during its anticipated 3-year closure
Next Sunday is the last day the Springfield Art Museum will be open for around three years. And, during an open house over the weekend, museum officials announced plans for the interim period. Museum Director Nick Nelson said they’ll return to their roots and move back to the Wilhoit Building...
Cougars, Bears Battle to Scoreless Tie
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Samaya Hogg and Abby Haskell combined for 11 saves in goal Sunday as SIUE women's soccer played to a scoreless tie at Missouri State. SIUE moved to 1-0-2 for the season while Missouri State is now 1-1-1. The Cougars are now idle until next Sunday at Purdue Fort Wayne.
Austin Hale announced as next women’s tennis head coach
Missouri State University announced on Aug. 21 that Austin Hale will take over as head coach of women’s tennis following the departure of former head coach Ellie Burger. Hale becomes the program’s 12th head coach in its 65-year history. The position became vacant after it was announced on July 23 that Burger was moving on from MSU to become fellow-Missouri Valley Conference school Belmont University’s women’s tennis head coach.
Let's Talk Business: Ozarks Startup Weekend
Designers, developers, and entrepreneurs, now is your opportunity to shine and turn concept into action with the Ozarks Starup Weekend event next month in Springfield. The Ozarks Startup Weekend, hosted by Codefi, is an intense 54-hour event designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs to bring their startup ideas to life. Scheduled for September 13-15, 2024, this event invites participants to pitch their business concepts on the first day, forming teams based on interest and expertise. Over the weekend, these teams will work tirelessly to transform initial ideas into tangible business models, with the support and guidance of experienced mentors from various industries.
Houston native selected for ‘Most Influential Women’ in Springfield
A Houston native has been named as one of Springfield's "Most Influential Women." The post Houston native selected for ‘Most Influential Women’ in Springfield appeared first on Houston Herald.
Downtown residents concerned about safety after recent shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning. According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, officers in the area heard gunshots near 10th St. and Broadway Blvd. around 2:50 a.m. The release states that before officers arrived, a man was taken The post Downtown residents concerned about safety after recent shooting appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Carthage community members protest after fire chief appointment controversy
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Members of the Carthage community gather to make their voices heard after the failure to appoint a new fire chief for the city. “We’re here to support Jason Martin for fire chief,” said Susan Reddy, Carthage resident. More than 50 residents lined Garrison Avenue,...
186 MPH! Factory Billet Raises The Shootout Bar; Likely To Try Again Next Year
After blowing away their goal of 170 mph last year at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Sunrise Beach, Mo., with a 184-mph pass, owner Jim Schultz and the Factory Billet team didn’t have a whole lot to prove coming into the 36th annual event on the popular Midwest waterway, just a state away from the team’s Lake Zurich, Ill., facility. But that didn’t stop them from running two mph faster than they did in 2023 right off the bat this morning on the event’s three-quarter-mile course.
Celebration of life held for Springfield Marine Veteran who died fighting with Ukraine Armed Forces against Russia
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield community remembered the ultimate sacrifice of an Ozarks Marine Veteran who died fighting in Ukraine last year. Family, friends, and others in the community gathered Saturday at the Evangel Temple to remember Ethan Hertweck. “He just grew a heart to help,” said Leslie Hertweck,...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Turn Heads in Outing With Patrick Mahomes, Wife Brittany Mahomes at Singer's Mansion
After spending much of the summer apart, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce managed to squeeze in some quality time before the start of the Kansas City Chiefs season. Swift just concluded the European leg of her Eras Tour, coming home to the United States after performing more than 50 shows across the ...
These new restaurants are opening around Springfield this month
This week in 417 foodie news, a popular fast food chain will soon occupy a vacant hotspot, a downtown staple opens its doors in a new location and a new dive bar prepares for a soft opening. Skinny Slim's opens in new South Avenue location Downtown dive bar Skinny Slim's Public House has officially...
Chappell Roan’s HOT TO GO video spotlights hot spots for tourists, fans
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — “I think ‘HOT TO GO!’ is this generation’s YMCA,” Jordan Ryan says as she stands outside the World’s Largest Fork in Chesterfield Village. The fork is just one of the local landmarks featured in Chappell Roan’s ‘HOT TO GO!’ music video, which has amassed over 15 million views on YouTube. The Willard […]
Camdenton man injured after motorcycle crash in Camden County Saturday evening
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man was seriously injured in a crash in Camden County on Saturday. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Joshua Walker, 39 of Camdenton was riding his motorcycle on Sunny Slope Drive approximately 439 feet North of Blair Drive at 5:50 p.m. The crash occurred The post Camdenton man injured after motorcycle crash in Camden County Saturday evening appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
NFL Fans Are Losing Their Minds After Brand New Video Emerges Of Refs Suspiciously Screwing The 49ers During Super Bowl 58 Loss To Chiefs
NFL fans are losing their minds after a new video showed some awful officiating calls against the San Francisco 49ers in their Super Bowl 58 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately, questionable officiating was once again a key storyline in the Super Bowl. One year after the Chiefs were the beneficiary of a game-sealing holding call against James Bradbery in Super Bowl 57, Kansas City was again on the wrong side of several officiating miscues in Super Bowl 58.
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