Investing in Infrastructure That Serves Everyone
Infrastructure has a way of quietly shaping everything around it. Roads determine where neighborhoods develop. Broadband determines where businesses locate. Water and sewer capacity determine where growth is even possible. And convention facilities determine whether a city is taken seriously as a destination for...
Kickapoo falls to Class 6 No. 1 Rockhurst in state quarterfinal round
JOPLIN — Top-ranked Rockhurst held Kickapoo to just 5 points for the first 14 minutes of the second half Saturday afternoon, enough to win the Class 6 quarterfinal 42-29 and book their ticket to Columbia for the Show-Me Showdown later this week. The Hawklets, ranked No. 1 in Class...
Lady Bears upset FIU, advance to CUSA championship game
HUNTSVILLE, Ala–The Missouri State Lady Bears also played a CUSA tournament semifinal game Friday night. The Lady Bears facing Florida International. And freshman Kendal Brueggen with the three pointer, 10-8 Missouri State. Second quarter, Kaemyn Bekemeier with this wide open three and it’s a 20-12 start. Florida...
Evangel pulls away from Drovers, advance to NAIA 2nd round
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–The Evangel women tipped off the NAIA national tournament on their home floor Friday night against Oklahoma Science and Arts. Ozarks First’s Chris Pinson has the first round story. Hey Dan, for the first time in program history, the Lady Valor are hosting an NAIA national tournament game. And with a...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Nice & warm today, severe storms, damaging winds and a hard...
Saturday will feature mostly sunny skies with high temperatures in the mid-70s. A south wind of 12 to 20 mph is expected, with occasional gusts to 30 mph.
Nixa’s first Qdoba location will open in April
This week in 417 foodie news, a fast-casual Mexican spot is set to open next month in Nixa and records show a new tenant in a former Springfield soul food spot. Qdoba set to open in Nixa next month Qdoba , a fast-casual Mexican restaurant, announced it will open in Nixa sometime in April. The restaurant at 830 W. Mt....
Owls Head to the Midwest for Series against Missouri State
Kennesaw State (4-18, 0-3 CUSA) vs. Missouri State (11-12, 0-3 CUSA) Game 1: Friday, March 13, 7:00 p.m. Game 2: Saturday, March 14, 4:00 p.m. Game 3: Sunday, March 15, 1:00 p.m. KSU Game Notes | MoState Game Notes. Follow KSU Softball- X | Instagram. KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State...
Downtown Springfield prepares for St. Patrick’s Day parade, festivities amid route changes
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Downtown Springfield is preparing for a full day of St. Patrick’s Day festivities, with parade organizers expecting large crowds, warmer weather and several events spread across the city center. This year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will follow a shorter route because of road closures tied to the...
Ozarks Sports Zone Digital Extra: Bears making a March Madness run; state high school...
KY3's Chad Plein and the Ozarks Sports Zone's Chris Parker break down a busy hoops scene in the Ozarks.
NCAAM CUSA Tournament Quarterfinal Highlights: Missouri State vs. LA Tech
Highlights from the CUSA Tournament matchup between Missouri State and LA Tech on Saturday, March 13th.
