Nixa crews deploy drone to locate two victims in swiftwater rescue
NIXA, Mo. — Two victims were rescued after Nixa crews said they were stranded on a rock island late Saturday, Aug. 15. According to a social media post by Nixa Firefighters Local 152, the Nixa Fire Protection District’s Swiftwater Rescue Team worked with the Hurley Fire Protection District and the Nixa Police Departmen
One last day of extreme heat before Ozark relief arrives
A cold front moving through the Ozarks on Sunday evening will bring cooler temperatures and a chance of scattered showers on Monday after a period of extreme heat.
Skyler Locklear Went 13-for-21 and Missouri State’s QB Battle Just Got Wild
Chicago Bears logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Plaster Stadium was absolutely buzzing Saturday, August 15, as Missouri State held a full-speed scrimmage packed with long passes and big hits. The Bears put on a show
Families gather for Mercy Hospital Springfield’s safety celebration event
Families gathered at Mercy Hospital in Springfield for their “Fall into Safety” celebration Saturday morning.
Community yard sale aims to help families in the Ozarks get ready for school
“Swapapalooza” is a monthly large-scale community yard sale that brings people together to give items a second chance at life.
Flood-battered Midwest braces for more rain
Several parts of the Midwest were ravaged by historic flooding this week, and more rain is on the way. (Sources: CNN, WISH, WTHR, WCPO, KHNL, KGMB TOM SKILLING)
The Danger You Weren’t Expecting in the Woods
Before heading into the Missouri Ozarks for a story, someone familiar with the area gave me a warning I wasn’t expecting. They told me there was something unusual I needed to watch out for in the woods: Bald Knobbers. I knew the name, but certainly not that version of...
City of Springfield sets dates for public meetings on future data center development
Dates for public meetings about data centers in Springfield have been set. The City of Springfield will host a session August 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 2431 N. Glenstone. Another is planned for September 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Library Center’s Hatch Auditorium, 4663 S. Campbell.
The Tiny BBQ Shack In Missouri Where The Brisket Is Worth Every Single Mile...
If your GPS is leading you down a road that ends at a wood-sided building with barrel smokers out front and a big red sign that just says “BAR-B-QUE,” congratulations, you’ve arrived somewhere important. Buckingham Smokehouse Bar BQ in Springfield, Missouri is the kind of place that...
Salvation Army of Springfield tops out new Harbor House and food pantry in Lives...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Salvation Army of Springfield marked a construction milestone Monday as community leaders, supporters, and staff signed and placed the final structural beam for a new Harbor House and food pantry. The topping-out ceremony is part of the agency’s Lives Transformed Campaign, which aims to add
