Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Bottling Company celebrates 105th anniversary
Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company is celebrating its 105th anniversary with a ribbon cutting and open house for its new office space and can production line, which created 50 jobs and is expected to produce 9.3 million cases in 2025.
The Girl Scouts’ Camp Finbrooke will be put up for sale this spring
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland’s Board of Directors has made the decision to sell the Finbrooke Program Center also known as Camp Finbrooke. For many years, Girl Scouts have visited the 250 acres in Christian County, just outside Rogersville, to camp, hike, kayak, take part in nature activities and service...
MDC and City Utilities to launch floating wetlands
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation and City Utilities (CU) are hosting a event on Wednesday, May 7, to launch floating wetlands. CU says the goal of launching the man-made floating wetland is improve water quality and to create aquatic habitat. The floating wetland is 8 feet by 12 feet and has...
Mt. Vernon FFA’s McDonald named one of 16 state officers for 2025-26
Mt. Vernon FFA officer Lindsay McDonald has been selected to represent the southwest district as a state officer for the 2025-26 Academic School Year. This is the third year in a row that an officer from the Mt. Vernon FFA Chapter has been selected to represent the district; Jaden Kultgen was chosen in 2023 and Kade...
Missouri Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Rain Possible Across State Through Friday
Springfield, Missouri – Thunderstorms and rain chances will return to the region this evening, continuing through Friday. Areas across southwestern Missouri, including Springfield, will see the highest chances of rainfall on Wednesday, with totals potentially reaching up to 1.5 inches in some pockets. According to...
Developers hope to spur development at Brody Corners in SW Springfield by adding housing
Three years ago, Springfield City Council approved an incentive package for a proposed development in west Springfield to transform an abandoned mobile home park into a commercial retail center. Now, the developer is hoping to add the option of developing multifamily housing as commercial development is taking longer...
Tariffs impacting local flower shops ahead of Mother’s Day
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Mother’s Day is right around the corner (Sunday, May 11, if you forgot) and if you’re looking to get a special mom some flowers, you might notice a wilt in your wallet. Most of the flower shops in Springfield have items imported from other countries, whether that’s the soil or actual cut […]
Authorities investigate crash involving Springfield Public Schools bus
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Authorities are investigating a crash involving a Springfield School District school bus. The crash happened around 4 p.m. near Kansas Expressway and Farm Road 178 in south Springfield. A van involved skidded off the road. School leaders say eight students and the driver did not suffer...
Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tips: Rick & Mike try the new Bass Pro jerkbait
Clever High School's boys 4x400 relay team is this week's Ozarks Sports Zone's Difference Maker. They set a school record.
In This Moment returns to Springfield this summer
In This Moment will be performing in Springfield, Missouri on Tuesday, July 29 as part of their Hell Hath No Fury Tour, with tickets going on sale on Friday, May 9.
