Springfield Public Schools names teacher of the year
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Danielle O’Neil was named 2025-26 Teacher of the Year for Springfield Public Schools (SPS) on Friday, May 2, during Celebrate SPS, an event hosted by Foundation for Springfield Public Schools. According to a press release, O’Neil is a physical education teacher at Sherwood Elementary School. She...
Missouri Weather Update: Rain and Thunderstorms Return to Ozarks by Tuesday Afternoon
Springfield, Missouri – Rain chances are creeping back into the eastern Ozarks this afternoon, with a 30–50% likelihood of scattered showers developing through this evening. While many areas may stay dry, storm chances are expected to increase again by Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service...
“It’s a great blessing”: meal handout volunteers overwhelmed by community response
Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers have been providing free meals and water to residents in Springfield, MO, since the April 29 power outage, with over 850 people served on May 1 and around 500 meals made on May 2.
Downtown Dog Day returns to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Saturday is the best day to be a dog in Springfield; it’s Downtown Dog Day. The event features pet vendors, animal charities, and adoptable dogs. This year, TAME Pet Magazine is hosting the first Paw-scars. It’s a chance for your dog to become a star in one of the following categories:
APD: Walgreens robbery suspects arrested in Missouri
Police on Friday announced two people were arrested in Missouri in connection to an Amarillo pharmacy robbery two days prior. As previously reported, early on April 30 an unidentified Black man entered the Walgreens at 34th Avenue and Bell Street , approached the pharmacy counter, presented a note indicating he was...
Evangel University holds big sale to fund scholarships, projects
The Evangel University Advocates' Colossal Sale will be held in the Mabee Fitness Center on Evangel's campus from May 14-17, with proceeds benefiting university scholarships and academic projects.
Drury to host celebration of life for longtime professor
Drury University will hold a celebration of life for Rabindra Roy on May 3, featuring speeches from former Drury Presidents and a tree will be planted on campus to honor his contributions.
EMT roommates respond to storm damage call that hit too close to home
VERONA, Mo. (KY3) - First responders are trained to handle emergencies, but nothing could prepare two EMTs from Verona for what happened while on duty. For Austin White and Christian Daugherty, an emergency call came just like any other. But this time, it led them somewhere they never imagined. ”We...
Greene County officials ask for volunteers to assist in storm clean-up
Springfield Public Schools names elementary PE teacher as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. During its Celebrate SPS event Friday night, Springfield Public Schools named its 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.
Greene County horse rescue still assessing severe storm damage; asks for help from community
Sen. Joni Ernst proposes legislation to encourage American manufacturing. Madison Park residents receive overwhelming community support following tornado. Community support came bright and early for residents who were impact by last Friday night’s tornado that damaged many homes in the Madison Park neighborhood....
