I-44 marks 70 years since Missouri’s first interstate construction contract
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - 70 years ago, Missouri awarded its first construction contract under the new interstate highway program along the corridor that became Interstate 44. The anniversary arrived quietly — without the songs, neon signs or road-trip romanticism that have long surrounded its older neighbor, Route 66,
Caring for Loved Ones at Home: Dr. Carlita Vasser Highlights 15 Years of At...
Dr. Carlita Vasser, CEO and Founder of At Home Care, appeared on The Bernie Hayes Show to discuss the vital role of in-home care services for seniors, pediatric patients, and disabled adults. Celebrating 15 years of operations across Missouri—including locations in Ferguson, Kansas City, and Springfield—At Home Care of
Police investigate accidental shooting involving armed juvenile in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Officers report that a juvenile has been hospitalized after an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound in Springfield on Saturday, Aug. 1. Springfield police tell Ozarks First the incident began around 9 p.m. when officers attempted a traffic stop near N. Campbell Ave. and W. Olive St. Law enforcemen
Annual summer fair brings community together on Springfield’s Commercial Street
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Commercial Street in Springfield was the place to be for summer fun on Saturday. The C-Street City Market hosted their annual summer fair. It offered a fun spot for the family, with free ice pops for the first 100 kids to show up. There was also a watermelon eating contest, water balloon toss, p
RAW: WA: WINDY CONDITIONS FUEL OLD TRAILS FIRE
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Springfield’s GLO Center says woman used org’s real tax paperwork to solicit cash, merch...
Springfield’s GLO Center says a woman used its legitimate tax-exempt paperwork to solicit cash and merchandise from local businesses under false pretenses.
Ozarks experiencing near record cold to start August
After experiencing the second-coldest start to August on record yesterday, the Ozarks are set to see a significant warm-up through the remainder of the week.
Anytime Fitness Republic joins the chamber
Angie Smith, manager of Anytime Fitness Republic, snips the ribbon and in doing so, aligns her business with the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce. The full-service gym, located at 581 E. Elm St., has been in the city for some time, but has only recently joined the chamber under the leadership of Smith. The gym is open
Man airlifted after being struck by vehicle in Dent County
A 46-year-old man was airlifted to a Springfield hospital after being struck by a vehicle along Highway 32 late Friday night, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Ozark Empire Fair attendees won’t let roadwork and the heat stop them
SPRINGFIELD, Mo — Despite construction on I-44 underpasses and a hot day, some in the community are still showing out for the 90th anniversary of the Ozark Empire Fair. Ozarks First spoke to several attendees about the drive over to the event this year. With parts of I-44 work being so close to the fair, […]

















