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Donation by area corporation is expected to increase safety for first responders
This is the time of year when many people are out enjoying the area’s lakes and rivers. But activities like boating or swimming don’t come without risk, and sometimes emergency services need to be called in. Bob Patterson, executive director of Mercy’s EMS program, said they respond to...
No spandex needed for this 'fun and easy' weekly community bike ride
When Grant and McKenzie Hutchison asked their friends to join them for a community bike ride this summer, they expected a handful to show up. To their surprise, 12 cyclists of varying skill levels joined them for a ride around center city. Now, the husband-wife duo are brainstorming how to manage a quickly growing group after 73 cyclists attended a ride they held last week. Willard natives, the Hutchisons are the minds behind Bigfoot Social, a community...
Beat the heat at the Library with a dance party, garden tour or Scooby-Doo investigation
Beat the summer heat and discover new interests at the Library. From a children’s dance party and a mystery quest for tweens to a garden tour and events focusing on photography and local volunteer opportunities, we’ve got something for everyone. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up: Celia's Sing-Along Dance Party Celia's world-famous,...
Monday, July 22: Cool summer pattern fading away
Good Monday morning! It was a cloudy and cool finish to the weekend on Sunday with spotty showers to start the day. Today will be similar with stray showers possible. Partly cloudy skies this afternoon with light winds should make for a pleasant day in the low 80s. Chances for spotty showers will fade by […]
From the Darkroom: Quilts honoring Ozarks loved ones part of 1991 AIDS Project exhibit
In this March 29, 1991 photo from the News-Leader, Gary Hoggard, executive director of AIDS Project of the Ozarks, displays two of more than 500 quilts from The Names Project that were coming to the Ozarks as part of an exhibit at Southwest Missouri State University and sponsored by AIDS Project of the Ozarks. ...
Plotline "On Location" Summer Camp at MSU
Enrollment is now Closed as we are full. Please reach out if you're interested in our fall semester!. New as well as experienced filmmakers (ages 11-17) will learn and refine their skills as they produce original shorts while filmming on location at Missouri State Campus. Strong Hall's Media Department will be our home base!
Sod Poodles win a short series against the Springfield Cardinals
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Game 3 between Amarillo and Springfield, both winning one in their previous meetings, and the Sod Poodles get the tiebreaker, 6-5. Caleb Roberts earns top performer of the night, going 2-3 in his at bats including his 11th home run of the season to put the Sod Poodles on the board in the fourth inning.
McCarty earns redemption, PGA Tour Card as Price Cutter Charity Champion
SPRINGFIELD–“Pressure is a privilege.” It’s a common refrain athletes use to trick their mind into handling the gravity of a potential milestone moment. And you can bet KOLR10’s Dan Lucy heard it uttered more than once during Sunday’s final round of the 35th annual Price Cutter Charity Championship. Mark Goetz and Matt McCarty teed off […]
BBB warns students of rising scholarship scams
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Better Business Bureau is warning both high school and college students, along with their families about an increase in scholarship scams during this time. BBB officials say that for students who may find themselves struggling to pay for education, scholarships, and other financial assistance options are available.
2024 Price Cutter Charity Championship final results: Prize money payout, Korn Ferry Tour leaderboard and how much each golfer won
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI - JULY 21: Matt McCarty of the United States celebrates his victory on the 18th hole after the final round of the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper at Highland Springs Country Club on July 21, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) The...
Missouri 5-Star OL returning to visit Alabama this month
Jackson Cantwell has announced he will return to Alabama on July 28 to unofficially visit the Crimson Tide. Cantwell attends Nixa High School in Missouri, and he is on pace to be a consensus 2026 five-star recruit in the future. The Missouri product put Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon...
Jack Hamlin, Springfield's last surviving D-Day veteran recently honored by may, has died
Update: Jack Hamlin, Springfield's last surviving D-Day veteran, died Saturday, July 20, according to Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. He was 102. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Maple Park Cemetery, with further details to come, the funeral home's website said. Sunday, Springfield Mayor Ken McClure issued a statement extending sympathy, condolences and gratitude to Hamlin's family. ...
This AARP program pairs older adults with work opportunities at area nonprofits
After 12 years of retirement, Roy Pearson was ready for something to do. In April, the 74-year-old retired United Methodist Church pastor joined the AARP Foundation's Senior Community Service Employment Program, also known as SCSEP. The program partners seniors 55 and up with local nonprofits and government agencies in paid training assignments. Host agencies gain temporary staff at no cost and seniors have the opportunity to sharpen their soft and hard skills, while earning minimum wage. Participating seniors are paid through the AARP.
Heavy Rains may Mean better Fall Foliage in Missouri
The heavy rains that have nearly eliminated the drought in Missouri may reap another benefit in a few months – better fall foliage. State Climatologist Zach Leasor described the last two falls in Missouri as “kind of a bust.”. “A lot of that was due to drought stress...
MO Department of Conservation offers kindergarten teachers workshop to introduce them to black bear curriculum
Kindergarten teachers are invited to a workshop in Jefferson City to learn all about a new curriculum that focuses on Missouri’s black bears. The Department of Conservation has developed a new curriculum entitled, Kindergarten: Bears Through the Seasons. Media Specialist Maddie Fennewald says the curriculum covers four components of science, including Earth and Space Science, Physical Science, Life Science, and Engineering and Technology Science. And Fennewald says it’s just fun.
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