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Heavy police presence on S. Nettleton Avenue
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Several police vehicles are in west central Springfield as officers try to search a residence following a shots fired call overnight. A spokesperson for the Springfield Police Department (SPD) said officers responded to the 600 block of S. Nettleton Ave. at around 1 a.m. for a shots fired call. Officers did not […]
A complete guide to the Ozarks Empire Fair
SPRINGFIELD – The 88th Ozark Empire Fair will return at the fairgrounds starting next Thursday. The rides, shows, and all the fair food you can imagine will return to the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds on July 25th, and run through Saturday, August 3rd. Here is a preliminary guide for fairgoers. FAIR HOURS July 25 July 26 – […]
Astro Brief: Meteor Shower Origins
Meteor showers occur regularly throughout the year and there are two peaking at the end of this month. These can be viewed without a telescope so make sure to grab some chairs, find a spot away from city lights, and enjoy the warm summer nights to view them. Join us...
Driscoll to be inducted into The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame
Kent Driscoll, Professional Crappie Fisherman, will be inducted into The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame on August 17, 2024 in Springfield, MO at the John A & Genny Morris Conservation Center. This is the 22nd Annual induction and banquet awards ceremony of the Legends of the Outdoors. Garry...
DISTRIBUTION for the 2024 Westlake Ace Hardware annual Fan Drive with The Salvation Army
Westlake Ace Hardware recently hosted their annual Fan Drive with The Salvation Army! To help those in need beat the upcoming summer heat, 145 Westlake Ace Hardware-owned stores across the country partnered with their local Salvation Army commands to provide fans for communities in need. People could support their local...
Former Bear excited for chance to play in the Price Cutter Charity Championship
It’s not often that someone has the opportunity to trade in their nine-to-five job to compete against the future of the PGA Tour. When they do, it means a lot more time on the range and course than normally. “I’ve definitely been hitting balls more than I was prior,”...
Top 40 Tigers: Intro and Honorable Mention
Last offseason, I previewed the Missouri football season by counting down the Top 40 Most Important Tigers for the 2023 season. I wanted to highlight players with high potential that could raise the ceiling of the team (Daylan Carnell), and those with a proven track record that would be key cogs (Ty’Ron Hopper).
Local groups celebrate civil rights activist John Lewis at Alamo Drafthouse
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Around the nation, over 70 events were held today honoring U.S. House Representative and civil rights activist John Lewis, who died four years ago Wednesday. One of those events took place right here in Springfield. Members of Springfield’s NAACP, Paws to the Polls and the League of Women’s Voters gathered at the […]
When school starts in Boone County, and Missouri's school supply sales tax holiday
The school year is approaching and Boone County school districts are getting ready for the first day. Parents also have a chance to save money thanks to a sales tax holiday, deals from retailers and other events where school supplies and more are given away. This is what to know...
Here are the 6 Republicans running for Missouri state treasurer
Missouri's primary election is less than one month away and candidates for several statewide races are working quickly to wrap up last-minute campaign strategies before appearing on the ballot. One of these races is Missouri state treasurer. Missouri's current state treasurer is Vivek Malek, who is running for reelection. The Missouri state treasurer is...
Grab a cup of coffee on us Friday and support area foster children
Come join us Friday morning for a cup to perk you up, and help us support a deserving cause. Coffee with a Cause is back!. KMBC Cares for Kids is partnering with KVC Health Systems for a back-to-school drive for children in foster care. Kids in foster care have very...
Missouri 44th District State Representative candidate interview: Dave Raithel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Dave Raithel seeking election to the 44th House District seat being vacated by Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville). He is the only Democratic candidate running. Bryce Beal and John Martin are running against each other The post Missouri 44th District State Representative candidate interview: Dave Raithel appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
New Heights Hosts Basketball Camp of Champions
The New Heights Athletic Complex played host to the Basketball Camp of Champions with 6th through 8th grade boys and girls from all over Southwest Missouri participating. Retired head coach and Missouri Basketball Hall of Famer Skip Brock led the camp with help from other coaches around the area. While teaching fundamentals was an area […]
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