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ENDANGERED SILVER ADVISORY for missing 81-year-old woman last seen in Nixa
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - The Laclede County Sheriff’s Office has issued an endangered person advisory for a missing 81-year-old woman out of Nixa. According to the Laclede County Sheriff’s Office, 81-year-old Eloise Sue Hicks was last seen leaving Nixa heading toward Springfield Friday night around 11:30. Police say...
Lunkers lose battle with Harbor Monsters
OZARK–The Ozarks Lunkers failed to defend home turf for the second straight contest against the Duluth Harbor Monsters on Saturday. Falling a touchdown short, 67-60. The Lunkers (3-2) suffered their first loss of the season, in the first go-round, with the Harbor Monsters, 44-38, back on June 15. Saturday,...
Ozarks nonprofits reassert political neutrality after drone show with campaign message
A 15-minute long drone show June 22 that included an endorsement for a Christian County Commissioner candidate left two nonprofits scrambling to assert their political neutrality, while highlighting a potential gray area in state campaign ethics law. The display closed out the Sertoma Duck Race Festival in Ozark, a yearly event run by...
Three Memphis athletic department staffers to join Laird Veatch at Missouri | Sources
Three University of Memphis athletic department staff members will soon leave for Missouri, joining former Tigers athletic director Laird Veatch, multiple sources confirmed to The Commercial Appeal. Michael Schroeder (associate AD for integrated communications and marketing), Josh Moore (assistant AD for marketing and gameday presentation) and Emily Hagans (director of...
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417's food, drink scene gains 2 spots outside Springfield for brews and games
This week in 417 foodie news: There's one more thing to do in Branson, a little breakfast cafe announces a big move and Seymour gets a spot for brews and board games. Branson entertainment complex opens ...
Naturals snap Springfield’s five game winning streak
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–A second rehabbing big leaguer has joined the Springfield Cardinals. Tommy Edman took batting practice Friday and will do so Saturday. And if all goes well with his right wrist, he’ll play for Springfield next week. Lars Nootbaar continues to rehab his oblique muscle and played Friday night against Northwest Arkansas. Nootbaar had a […]
MSU’s Bogenpohl named freshman All-America
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–D1 Baseball has named Missouri State slugger Caden Bogenpohl to its freshman All-American team. It’s the second such honor for the Jackson, Missouri native since the season ended. The National Collegiate Baseball Writers put him on their second team freshman All-American team. Bogenpohl earned the accolades. He set a Missouri State freshman record with […]
CFO, Musgrave Foundation present $1M+ in multi-year grants to Springfield area nonprofits
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with the Jeannette L. Musgrave Foundation and U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, presented grants totaling $1,165,923 on June 24 at 300 S. Jefferson Ave., the future home of the CFO. These grants comprise three high-impact, multi-year grant programs and support for nonprofit capital projects in the Springfield metro area.
People Are Awesome: Arvest donation helps United Way update office, continue Give 5
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Jeannette L. Musgrave Foundation recently announced grants from an invitation-only program to support capital projects for nonprofits with missions that align with Jeannette Musgrave’s funding priorities of health care and mental health, and improving quality of life for low-income communities, children and babies, and the unsheltered.
Coast Guard temporarily shuts down boat travel on Missouri River
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The U.S. Coast Guard has temporarily shut down traffic on the Missouri River across almost the entire Show-Me state due to high water levels and levee conditions. The Coast Guard has put a “safety zone” in effect from mile marker 22 – in St. Charles...
Part of Missouri Just Drenched with 8 Inches of Rain
I remember when last summer many in Missouri were hoping and praying for rain as much of the state was enduring a drought. This summer it's a totally different story as some parts of the state were just drenched with 8 inches of rain according to meteorologists. I saw this...
A Missouri Black Bear Got Up-Close-And-Personal with a Trail Cam
If you've ever witnessed a black bear in Missouri, you can attest to the fact that they are fascinating and curious creatures. A trail cam learned this the hard way as one of these apex predators took special interest in it and paid the price. I just saw this video...
Springfield State of the City Event Returns
The Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs of Springfield in partnership with the City of Springfield will host a State of the City event on Thursday, July 25 at The Center, 401 N. Main Street. Mayor Ann Williams and City Manager Ryan Martin will deliver the Springfield State of the City at...
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