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Former MSU Lady Bear grateful for support following Hurricane Helene
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Yesterday, OzarksFirst brought you the story of how former Missouri State Lady Bear Coach Cheryl Burnett took to social media to raise money for Kinga Kiss-Johnson, her former player from the famous 2001 Final Four team, after Hurricane Helene impacted her home in South Carolina. Today, OzarksFirst is speaking to Kiss-Johnson. “This […]
O’Reilly to open new distribution center
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — O’Reilly Automotive has announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest distribution center. A press release stated that the former Convoy of Hope Warehouse has been transformed into a new distribution center after over a year of renovations. The building is located at 330 S. Patterson Ave. O’Reilly’s original distribution center will be […]
Polk County man dies after his motorcycle hits a deer
HICKORY COUNTY, Mo. — A man from Flemington, Missouri, has died after running into a deer on the road one mile north of Elkton Tuesday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash report, 65-year-old Clarence E. Garver was traveling north on Highway 83 on a 1999 Honda Shadow motorcycle at around 9 […]
Springfield man charged, accused of killing dog with garden hoe
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man has been charged with animal abuse after allegedly killing a dog using a garden hoe. Online court documents show Andrew Langley has been charged with one count of animal abuse for the alleged incident. According to a probable cause statement, animal control officers with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department […]
Missouri State basketball lands Greenwood standout Collin Clark
Greenwood basketball standout Collin Clark announced he has committed to Missouri State basketball and head coach Cuonzo Martin. Clark is entering his senior year and is coming off a season in which he averaged 19.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. Greenwood finished 25-4 before a state quarterfinal loss to Class 3 third-place Thayer. ...
Race for the next Greene County Commissioner for District 2
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — With the November 5 election four weeks away, local candidates are making one final push to try and sway voters. The North Springfield Betterment Association held a candidate forum Tuesday night for voters to connect with the candidates running. That forum includes both candidates aiming to become the next Greene County Commissioner […]
Final day for voter registration in Missouri
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — The November election is just 27 days away and today is the last day to register to vote in Missouri. Voters can register online, in person or by mail. However, registrations must be complete or postmarked by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9. This deadline is especially important for first-time voters […]
3-day party planned for Missouri State's 2024 homecoming. Here's the schedule
A three-day party is planned to celebrate Missouri State University's Homecoming this year. Alumni, students, staff and supporters are invited to join the on-campus events. “Some of our alumni haven’t been back since they graduated. It's fun to have them come back to campus and see the growth and progress,” said Michaela Bennett, assistant director of college and constituency engagement at Missouri State, in a Tuesday news release. ...
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