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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...

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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...

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...

WILLARD, Mo. — Residents of Willard are concerned about the future of the city’s Parks Department amid budget cuts. Rumors had begun to circulate in the community that the city would be closing its Parks Department, which Parks Director Jason Knight says is inaccurate. “I think there’s been some misunderstanding,”...

Residents are encouraged to submit project ideas for the new Neighborhood Works+ program using the online form now available at springfieldmo.gov/NWplus. The City of Springfield hosted its kickoff event for Neighborhood Works+ on Dec. 11 at the Greene County Archives and Elections Center. The event brought together...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Hypothermia can affect children and the elderly in temperatures as warm as 40 degrees, and with temperatures as cold as they will be this weekend, it can impact adults in just a few minutes. Proper layering prevents cold injuries. Health experts recommend layering clothing to maintain body...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth is holding its first-ever Fill the Sleigh Drive-Thru Toy Drive. The effort aims to help kids in the hospital during the holidays. Each gift will bring comfort, joy and a sense of normalcy to kids spending the holidays in a hospital bed instead...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Christmas came early for students at York Elementary School thanks to James River Church. James River Church hosts its annual Fill the Sleigh toy drive every year. The church partnered with six schools to spread some extra Christmas cheer. The event offers music, interactive games, and a...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A new Christmas light display in Springfield is one you can enjoy from the comfort of your car. Eden Village is hosting ‘Homes for the Holidays,’ a drive-thru holiday light display at Eden Village 2 at 3155 West Brower Street. It’s open Saturday and Sunday...