Palek ‘s Double-Double Paces Bears at Xavier
CINCINNATI – Missouri State's Keith Palek III racked up game-highs 23 points and 11 rebounds to help the visiting Bears stay close, but a 17-0 run by home standing Xavier midway through the second half proved to be the difference in a 75-57 MoState loss here Friday. Xavier shot...
Bears’ Ryan Beard leaving; Accepts job at Coastal Carolina
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — After six years on the Missouri State University coaching staff, including the last three as head coach, Ryan Beard is moving on after accepting a head-coaching position at Coastal Carolina. According to a press release from Coastal Carolina University, Beard was named the head coach on Thursday,...
City of Willard clarifies the parks department will face budget cuts, no closure
WILLARD, Mo. (KY3) - The city of Willard addressed rumors about the parks and recreation department shutting down at a park board meeting Thursday, clarifying the department will face budget cuts rather than elimination. Concerned citizens filled the meeting to advocate for keeping the parks open. Jason Knight,...
Impacts of Springfield parade on downtown business
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Downtown Springfield will be buzzing with holiday cheer today as the annual Springfield Christmas parade takes over the square. Local businesses say the event brings a big boost, as they prepare for crowds. Karissa Kary, founder and director of Ozarks Farm Stop, said they love to celebrate...
Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by a car in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -One person was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a car Friday night in Springfield. Springfield police responded to the 1300 block of West Sunshine Street near Fort Avenue just before 10 p.m. The driver is cooperating with the investigation and was not impaired, police...
Bears promote Nick Petrino to Interim Head Coach ahead of Xbox Bowl
SPRINGFIELD–With Ryan Beard leaving Missouri State for greener pastures at Coastal Carolina, the Bears have promoted his brother-in-law, and the team’s Offensive Coordinator, Nick Petrino to the role of Interim Head Coach ahead of the team’s upcoming game in the Xbox Bowl. Petrino has been on the staff as the OC...
Eli Young Band Brings the Hits to Springfield!
105.1 The Bull welcomed the Eli Young Band to The Regency Live on Thursday, Dec. 11th for a night packed with chart-topping favorites and their bold new era on the Strange Hours Tour. Local talent The Holt Boys and Bray Cook kicked things off. Grace caught up with drummer Chris...
Meet Barkely from the Humane Society of SWMO
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Police investigate shooting at Springfield apartment complex
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex on West Battlefield Road that left one man hospitalized in stable condition. Officers responded to a disturbance call at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Westwood on Battlefield Apartments. When they arrived, they found a man in the parking...
Bear Pantry helps meet needs of those facing food insecurity at MSU
At Missouri State University, in the Plaster Student Union, is the Bear Pantry. It’s a food bank for students, staff and faculty: You can find canned vegetables and fresh produce from Ozarks Food Harvest, a couple of hydroponic setups from the Ag Department and eggs – a lot of eggs – from Vital Farms. There are...
