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‘OTC’ is no more, rebrands itself as ‘Ozarks Tech’
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Ozarks Technical Community College has moved away from using “OTC” as an acronym. According to Donna Barton, the College Director of Communications, the school is refreshing its branding and nickname. Though the school will still be “Ozarks Technical Community College”, it will also be known as “Ozarks Tech” instead of “OTC”.
Back to School Kickoff helps prepare SPS teachers, staff for new school year
Springfield Public School musicians from all five high schools played, cheerleaders welcomed in Springfield Public School staff and encouraged them from the floor, and people won prizes — all part of the SPS Back to School Kickoff on Tuesday. Ron Clark Academy teacher Michael Bonner shared a keynote speech...
Garden Spot: Sunflower & zinnias season
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Fassnight Creek Farms’ Dan Bigbee explains how the recent rains have impacted zinnias and sunflowers. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
Shooting investigation underway after possible exchange of gunfire in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield police officers are investigating a possible exchange of gunfire in north Springfield on Wednesday night. Dispatch started getting calls a little before 7:00 p.m. about the incident. An officer tells KY3 that witnesses reported an exchange of gunfire between a vehicle and a house in the 2300 block of North Prospect Avenue. Officers found bullet casings in the area and damage to the house, but no injuries have been reported.
Aaron Goddard Memorial Blood Drive
Aaron Goddard was a decorated Springfield firefighter. Prior to that, he worked at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. After a cancer diagnosis claimed his life in 2015, his family established an annual blood drive as a way to remember Aaron while helping others in need of blood transfusions. On...
Honor Flight of the Ozarks takes off for day-long D.C. experience
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — It is a big day for 81 veterans in the Ozarks as they travel to Washington D.C. with Honor Flight of the Ozarks, an organization that lets veterans travel back to the capital to see their memorials. For some, it will be their first trip ever. The plane took off early this […]
2024 Fall Preview: Kickapoo Softball
Kickapoo softball enjoyed another successful season in 2023. The Chiefs posted a 26-8 record, falling to Ozark in the district tournament. The result marks the sixth time in past seven seasons Kickapoo has finished with at least 21 wins on the books. Heading into the fall campaign, longtime head coach...
Leigh’s Lost and Found Digital Extra: Springfield rescue group hosts fundraiser
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — HavaHeart Rescue in Springfield is a nonprofit that places dogs in loving foster homes. KY3′s Leigh Moody discusses the organization’s work and shares details of an upcoming fundraiser. Learn more about rescue by clicking here. To report a correction or typo, please email...
Social media rental scams impacting Springfield tenants
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Imagine you’re at home, and there’s a knock at the door. You answer and it’s someone who says they think they’re at a place listed online for rent. That can’t be, because you’re actively living in the same space. So you explain there must be a mistake, and they leave. Then it […]
No One Noticed This Mini-Swarm of New Madrid Quakes in Missouri
This is not a breaking news item. As a matter of fact, if I didn't show you what's been happening along the New Madrid Seismic Zone over the past few days, there's almost no way you would have noticed. But, there has been a mini-swarm of interesting activity. Even though...
Mike Kehoe, Crystal Quade agree to Missouri gubernatorial debate on policy
SEDALIA — Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Kehoe and Democrat Crystal Quade agreed Thursday to a debate next month hosted by the Missouri Press Association. Kehoe did not participate in several Republican debates in the run up to the Aug. 6 primary. News stations have offered to moderate a Kehoe-Quade debate, but a date has not […]
Gamestop Quietly Closed Illinois & Missouri Locations Recently
There was big chatter a few years ago about how Gamestop was planning to close hundreds of stores, but then that discussion stopped being a news item. However, I've learned that the company has rather quietly closed several Illinois and Missouri locations recently with little fanfare. I got curious about...
Missouri celebrates statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson, in collaboration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), announced they will host a celebration event with Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library team on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Kansas City, Missouri. “We are thrilled to...
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