Strafford Sports Center to close this spring
The Strafford Sports Center in Missouri will close in May after six years of providing a second home for the community's children and hosting sporting events, camps, and rentals.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Nixa, Mo., veteran turns 101
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - A Nixa veteran turned 101 years old on Friday. Merrel Holland served in Japan during World War II. He and his wife are also both authors. Holland says he’s the most proud of his family, his three kids, and the lives they’re leading. “I...
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Feb. 9-13
Routine inspections of 38 food facilities in Springfield, Missouri revealed a variety of priority and nonpriority violations, including improper labeling, food storage, and sanitation issues.
The Ultimate A-Z Guide to Springfield’s Parks & Outdoor Perks
From peaceful garden paths to lively playgrounds and golf courses, Springfield, Missouri’s parks and amenities offer something for every kind of outdoor explorer. Whether you’re a local looking for a new favorite spot or a visitor eager to experience the Ozarks, this A–Z Parks Guide is your go-to way to discover it...
Lockdown lifted at Nixa schools after weapon sighting near campus
NIXA, Mo. — A few schools in Nixa, Missouri, were placed on lockdown after a report of a person walking with a weapon on Monday, Feb. 16. Nixa Public Schools tells Ozarks First the lockdown occured around 3 p.m. on Monday, after a 911 caller reported seeing a person traveling south on the sidewalk with […]
What else is new at your Springfield-Greene County Library?
The Library has recently been in the news for the new 500-seat Library Center Hatch Auditorium and the new 22,000-square-foot Republic Branch Library. Great things are also happening behind the scenes. For decades, the Springfield-Greene County Library District’s Local History & Genealogy Department has preserved the...
This Springfield, MO Burger Brand Refuses to FRANCHISE Despite Huge Demand — Here’s Why
The story of Black Sheep Burgers and Shakes is a masterclass in resilience. After their previous fine-dining venture, Bijan’s Sea and Grille, closed in the mid-2000s, the downtown building sat vacant for years. Mike Jalili originally tried to lease the space out, but when no tenants bit, he spent hundreds of hours...
The Heart of Springfield, Missouri Part 1
SPRINGFIELD, MO. – Midtown, the heart of Springfield, celebrated its 30th annual Victorian Home Tour back in December. Friday evening showcased five beautifully lit homes, all decked out for the holidays. Saturday afternoon highlighted the same homes with a daylight view. Marie Wood, Treasurer of the Midtown...
Shooting in southwest Springfield sends 1 to the hospital, 1 in custody
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A man was injured in a shooting early Tuesday along the 1500 block of West Whiteside Street in southwest Springfield. Springfield Police Department says the call came in shortly after 1 a.m. Officers responded to the scene and found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was...
Louisiana holds off Missouri State to avoid series sweep
Louisiana rallied early and held on late Sunday to defeat Missouri State 9-7 at M.L. Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park, salvaging the finale of the three-game series. Missouri State (2-1) jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning behind Curry Sutherland’s two-run triple and an RBI single from Max Knight. The Ragin’...
