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From newcomer to veteran leader, MSU’s Lacy Stokes reflects on basketball journey
Lady Bears senior point guard Lacy Stokes looked like the conference championship game hero last year, with a go-ahead shot in the final seconds. But Drake had just enough time to spoil those heroics, scoring at the buzzer to win. “I would definitely say there’s a little fire under lit under all of us, especially me and coach [Beth Cunningham],” said Lacy.
Man arrested after juvenile injured by tomahawk
BATES COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a violent incident involving a child. On August 20, Sheriffs Deputies responded to a home in rural Butler, Missouri after a juvenile called in and reported a man assaulted him with a tomahawk. Deputies learned that the...
One More Dollar at The Shoe Tree!
Ozarks trio One More Dollar https://onemoredollarband.com/ brings their own genre of music they call “Ozarkana” back for the second time to The Shoe Tree Listening Room at Arrow Art Annex, 1342 St. Louis Street on Sunday, August 25, at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30 for this alcohol free...
Camdenton dives into new waters, kicks off CMAC era in week 1 against Jefferson City
Camdenton — New conference, no problem for Camdenton Football as the Lakers are gearing up for their first season in the Central Missouri Activities Conference (CMAC). Camdenton joins the CMAC after 64 years in the Ozark Conference. The Lakers have been one of the more consistent local area teams,...
Springfield Art Museum announces public outreach during its anticipated 3-year closure
Next Sunday is the last day the Springfield Art Museum will be open for around three years. And, during an open house over the weekend, museum officials announced plans for the interim period. Museum Director Nick Nelson said they’ll return to their roots and move back to the Wilhoit Building...
Gravois Mills Man Arrested For Multiple Failures To Appear In Court
A 35-year-old Gravois Mills man wanted for failing to appear in court on charges of felony aggravated assault on law enforcement and resisting arrest is taken into custody by the Morgan County Fugitive Apprehension Security Team. Calvin Odell was taken into custody by the FAST team with some assistance from...
CFL Announces Annual Champagne Campaign Dates & Honorees
It’ll be a night to remember as the Community Foundation of the Lake (CFL) gets together at the Memory Lane Event Center in Eldon for a night of fundraising and giving to the community we call home. The 16th annual Champagne Campaign fundraiser, being dubbed as “Bubbles Up,” is...
Cougars, Bears Battle to Scoreless Tie
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Samaya Hogg and Abby Haskell combined for 11 saves in goal Sunday as SIUE women's soccer played to a scoreless tie at Missouri State. SIUE moved to 1-0-2 for the season while Missouri State is now 1-1-1. The Cougars are now idle until next Sunday at Purdue Fort Wayne.
Austin Hale announced as next women’s tennis head coach
Missouri State University announced on Aug. 21 that Austin Hale will take over as head coach of women’s tennis following the departure of former head coach Ellie Burger. Hale becomes the program’s 12th head coach in its 65-year history. The position became vacant after it was announced on July 23 that Burger was moving on from MSU to become fellow-Missouri Valley Conference school Belmont University’s women’s tennis head coach.
Let's Talk Business: Ozarks Startup Weekend
Designers, developers, and entrepreneurs, now is your opportunity to shine and turn concept into action with the Ozarks Starup Weekend event next month in Springfield. The Ozarks Startup Weekend, hosted by Codefi, is an intense 54-hour event designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs to bring their startup ideas to life. Scheduled for September 13-15, 2024, this event invites participants to pitch their business concepts on the first day, forming teams based on interest and expertise. Over the weekend, these teams will work tirelessly to transform initial ideas into tangible business models, with the support and guidance of experienced mentors from various industries.
MSHP bomb squad called to investigate an unknown substance leaking from tank in Lebanon
LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) - UPDATE: By 11:50 a.m., the Lebanon Fire Department reports the incident has been cleared. Multiple law enforcement agencies are working to investigate an unknown substance leaking from a tank in Lebanon. According to city officials, it is not a bomb scare, and there is no danger...
Visit Ste. Gen congratulates Classic Rock 931
STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve’s own Classic Rock 931 FM, KBDZ, swept the STL Magazine’s A List Awards in the radio station category. The achievement received accolades from many, including Visit Ste. Gen:. “Congrats to our own Ste. Gen radio station, KBDZ and Randy Raley, for a...
Groovy bingo night raises funds for Alzheimer’s research
JOPLIN, Mo. — Over 100 people came out to play some bingo today all for a good cause. It’s “Not Yo Momma Bingo: I Will Survive” tonight hosted by the Alzheimer Association at the Roxy Event Center in Joplin. Tonight’s theme was the 1970s, so everyone...
Chiefs Owner's Daughter Gracie Hunt Posts Sizzling Photo to Hype New Season
Gracie Hunt continues to be an emerging figure in the NFL with her growing involvement with the Kansas City Chiefs, the team owned by her family. The daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, she has become a prominent ambassador for the squad, as she's often seen at games and events, where she ...
Heat dome builds in central US, forcing some schools to close
Over 56 million Americans are being urged to be cautious on Monday as high temperatures and extreme heat builds in the Central U.S. Millions of residents along the Mississippi River, from the Twin Cities to northeast Missouri, are under an excessive heat warning. The high temperature in Minneapolis is expected to reach the low 90s on Monday, but due to high humidity, the head index could top 105.
Missouri Highway Patrol Warns About School’s Most Dangerous Hour
It's hard to believe that we're so far through the summer months that Missouri is within a couple of weeks of back-to-school activities. That's one reason why the Missouri Highway Patrol has issued some stern reminders about the best ways to keep your kids safe and the "most dangerous hour" during that time.
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