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Last week's Springfield restaurant health code violations, July 8-12
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Here are last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations for July 8-12. AIRHOST OZARK (PRE-SECURITY) - CITY View History. 7/9/2024 10:45:00 AM - Re-Inspection; Result: Active. Both refrigerators were running below 41 degrees F at this time. Priority Violations Found: 0. Nonpriority Violations Found: 0.
Leigh's Lost and Found: Fox Hound/Beagle mix found tied to a utility pole in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Animal control took in a Beagle/Fox Hound mix after someone found her tied up to a utility pole in the summer heat. Shelter coordinator Josh Doss says, “unknown is she was just left there just for a minute and they intended to come back or if she was dumped there. Nobody was able to find an owner in the area so they brought her out to us.”
Leigh's Lost and Found Digital Extra: Reward set up for long-lost cat
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3′s Leigh Moody shares the story of a long-lost cat missing in Springfield. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
From the Darkroom: Andy's Frozen Custard, three decades and 100+ stores ago
Andy's Frozen Custard traces its origins to Osage Beach, where John and Carol Kuntz launched their frozen custard business on March 19, 1986. Shortly afterward, they expanded to Springfield, where John and Carol’s son Andy and his wife Dana pushed the dessert to the next level. Together, they worked on expanding their custard dessert and service locations. ...
The Wild Side: Meet Wilber the capybara
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — Matt Corrie from the Dickerson Park Zoo introduces us to animal ambassador Wilber, the capybara. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
As 'Dulcinea' turns 30, Toad the Wet Sprocket hits the road with a stop in Springfield
BALISLE: So, you guys are on tour for the 30th anniversary of Dulcinea. DINNING: It feels pretty amazing to still, you know, for this music to still be in people's lives 30 years after we were making it. It's wild that our audience continues to show up and they continue to love the music. And it seems to grow and take root in new places in their life and the songs sort of evolve over the years and mean different things to people. It's great now. People are starting to bring their kids and we're getting new people, we're getting a lot of our fans From back in the day, who are seeing us for the fortieth time. It's just a great cross section of people and it's got a real community vibe and we love doing these shows and shows you the power of music to bring people together.
Ask the Master Gardener: What's the difference between native, non-native plants?
What's the big deal about growing native plants and why are some people so against cultivated varieties? Some native plants are nice, but I really like some of the non-native flowers. Although it may seem that all plants are pretty much the same regardless of origin, native pollinators and other wildlife would not agree with this opinion. Native wildlife and native plants have developed together for thousands upon thousands of year and are essentially "made for each...
Springfield Park Board extends pool hours, opens cooling centers due to heat advisory
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is opening cooling centers and extending pool hours on Monday, July 15, and Tuesday, July 16, due to a Heat Advisory. The National Weather Service in Springfield issued a Heat Advisory for Greene County for Monday and Tuesday. Springfield-Greene County Park Board will open its Family Center […]
Springfield, Kansas City and Columbia show slight increase in guns found in carry-on luggage, TSA reports
Missouri – In Missouri, there has been a general drop in attempts to get guns on planes in carry-on baggage despite a notable increase in passenger air travel. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) reports a drop in these types of incidents over the first half of the year. From...
Doctors share how to protect your skin during hot, sunny days
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — The Ozarks has hot days ahead. Doctors with Mercy Springfield shared tips on protecting your skin if you’re out in the sun. Dr. Barbara Bumberry with Mercy says the best thing to do is avoid sun exposure at all costs. If you must be out in the sun, stick to the shade or protect your skin.
Poetry from Daily Life: When we suffer, when we fail, a few words can elevate our pain
Today’s guest on “Poetry from Daily Life” is Kalli Dakos, who lives in Ottawa, Canada. She was named after her Greek grandmother. Kalli (rhymes with Sally) derives from the Greek muse of poetry. Kalli fell in love with writing in the 5th grade and her first book was published in 1990. Special areas of her interest include poetry, picture books, magazine articles, and teacher materials. Two of her favorite books to work on were "Recess in the Dark, Poems from the Far North" and "If You’re Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand, Poems About School." A unique fact about Kalli...
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