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Urban League opens its Entrepreneurship and Women’s Business Center
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis celebrated the opening of its Entrepreneurship and Women’s Business Center on Monday July 15, 2024, in a historic building constructed in 1920. The history of the Women’s Business Center dates to 1999 – and Maureen E. Brinkley, SBA regional director, has been...
Poplar Bluff veteran loses over 160 pounds through VA weight loss program
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - A Navy Veteran from Poplar Bluff has lost over 160 pounds through the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center’s weight-loss program. According to a release from the VAMC, in 2018, Navy Veteran Ronald Kraus weighed a self-described “miserable” 461 pounds and suffered from persistent back and knee pain so bad that, at times, he didn’t want to live. Today, he has a new lease on life thanks to losing 163 pounds through VA’s MOVE! weight-loss program.
Low-Cost Vaccination & Microchip Clinic
UPDATE: Due to heat, we have moved the start time up 1 hour. The low-cost clinic will now be from 9am-1pm on July 20. Needing vaccines or microchips for your pets? No worries! Bring your furry friends to our low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic Saturday, July 20, starting at 9am! This event will take place at our shelter located at 3161 W Norton Rd, Springfield, MO. We accept walk-ins only, so no appointment is needed!
Travel delays causing concern for Thunder Ridge concert-goers
GREENE COUNTY, Mo.- Major airlines like Delta, United, American and Allegiant were forced to ground flights this morning, impacting travelers across the country — including here in Springfield. While some folks traveling this weekend aren’t too concerned about delays, others have serious reservations about getting to their destination, especially those coming to the area […]
Joe Hickman celebrates 40th anniversary at KY3; makes news himself
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Congrats to KY3′s Joe Hickman, who celebrated his 40th anniversary at the station. The Arkansas native anchored sports coverage at KY3 for more than 33 years. He transitioned to news in 2017. During his time at KY3, he covered virtually every major sporting event in...
Discussion panel to be held at “Twisters” showing in Poplar Bluff
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (KFVS) - You may enjoy spending part of your weekend at the movie theater watching whatever’s new but soon, you can watch a new release and then hear from real-life experts. On Saturday, July 27, a showing of the new movie “Twisters” is set for 10...
Historic Westport home used in the Battle of Westport hits the market
The Bent-Ward House, that has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978 is officially on the market. The Sunset Hill home, built in the 1850s is currently listed for $1.49 million.
The ageless Stones keep on Rolling
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Some guys just won’t retire. Three of them will be on stage Sunday night at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are 80 (Jagger turns 81 next week). Ron Wood is 76. The Stones first landed on the pop charts in 1964 with “Not Fade Away.” The following year, […]
Top KC Royals prospect dazzles at the plate in Double-A debut
Baseball is finally back after the All-Star break, which always feels longer than the calendar portrays it. The KC Royals returned to Kauffman Stadium in front of a packed crowd, rewarding those fans with a 7-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The winning ways trickled down to the farm, especially to the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
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