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Springfield-Greene County Health warns public of increased risk of illness
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is warning that the community is at an increased risk of contracting illnesses that cause diarrhea from highly contagious bacteria. The Health Department says they have seen a significant increase in Shigellosis cases in the county. They also noted similar diarrheal cases in the community like Salmonella […]
Health department reports an uptick in cases of illness causing severe diarrhea in Greene County
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A highly infectious bacteria is going around Greene County. “The summer is what we consider diarrheal illness season,” said Kendra Findley with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. Findley says the number of cases of Shigella has increased in recent weeks. She says the department typically...
Missouri faith leaders denounce Hawley's speech advocating 'Christian nationalism'
A Springfield pastor was among Missouri Christian leaders who denounced Sen. Josh Hawley's speech advocating for "Christian nationalism" last week. Progress MO, a progressive advocacy organization, arranged a Zoom call with four Christian leaders on Monday. Here's what they said and what to know about Hawley's speech. ...
Greene County homes sold for higher prices recently. Here's a look
Newly released data from Realtor.com for April shows that potential buyers and sellers in Greene County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $235,950. The median home sold for $250,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means April, the most recent month...
School districts in the Ozarks ensuring all children are ready for the first day of school
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — The first school day is approaching. It sets the tone for the entire school year. For low-income families, having brand-new school supplies may be a challenge. Teachers, parents, and students will soon start preparing for the first day of school. “Each year, as students prepare...
Plans for a senior living facility in south Springfield are moving forward
After undergoing multiple rezonings within the past three years, a lot in south Springfield may finally have arrived at its final plan — a senior living facility. Located at 817 W. El Camino Alto Drive, the property includes 5.4 acres of undeveloped land that is slated to be used to develop a 55+ senior facility with a mixed use of independent and assisted living facilities.
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...
Construction progress on the new Reed Academy
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield Public Schools construction project is making progress. Walls are going up at Reed Academy, one of multiple projects funded by Proposition S, which was passed by voters last year. “We’ve been working for two, two and a half months all underground,” said Bryan Saunders, a Bond Project Manager with Springfield […]
Last chance to vote for 2024 Springfield Community Choice Awards
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Today is the last chance to vote for the 2024 Springfield Community’s Choice Awards. You can honor your favorite businesses and organizations and be entered for a chance to win $250. Categories include dining, entertainment, finance, education and more. Winners and finalists in each category will be announced in November. For more […]
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