Springfield MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Renew Jordan Creek project has reached a major milestone, with its daylighting initiative halfway completed in downtown Springfield. The daylighting project aims to unearth the culvert beneath downtown and bring it into an open channel. Despite significant progress, much work remains, including...

Sometimes the best culinary treasures aren’t hiding in fancy metropolitan districts but nestled right in the heart of Springfield, Missouri. The Rock – Food & Friends is that rare gem where comfort meets quality in a rustic-chic setting that feels like your coolest friend’s cabin got a gourmet upgrade.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A combination of factors has led to a challenging year for many farmers across the Ozarks. It started last year with a surplus of corn. “We’ve gone into this year with a good carryover from last year, which in turn brings the prices down,” said Dean Gibson, who is a local farmer.

REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) -There’s plenty of pumpkin to go around at Pumpkin Daze in Republic. The two-day festival brings fun for the whole family. It features over 300 booths, vendors, live entertainment, and of course, the ever-popular giant pumpkins, fruits, and veggies. Saturday morning will be the big pumpkin...

The Springfield-Greene County Library Foundation has received its largest gift to date. Ava Louise Gager Smith, a retired geologist and lifelong library user who passed away in May, left the foundation $2.34 million. The foundation's executive director, Bridget Dierks, said they’ll set up an endowment in Smith’s name...

In 2026, Route 66 will celebrate its 100th anniversary. If you’ve never taken the drive, next year might be the perfect chance, as celebrations will be happening all year long. There are countless towns worth exploring, but according to Love Exploring, there are 13 landmarks that are must-sees no...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Lawmakers, civic leaders and child welfare advocates will gather Thursday, Oct. 16, for a legislative awareness event aimed at addressing child abuse and neglect in Southwest Missouri. Hosted by Community Partnership of the Ozarks’ Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) Collaborative, the event will take...

Phelps Grove Park consists of about 30 acres and is located on 950 East Bennett Street in Springfield, Missouri (Greene County). The park was acquired by Springfield's Park Board on April 22, 1914.

Two former Big Lots stores in Missouri are about to reopen as a new discount brand.

Springfield, MO – The National Weather Service in Springfield is forecasting scattered showers and thunderstorms early this week, mainly affecting areas southeast of the I-44 corridor. According to the National Weather Service, storm chances increase Monday and Tuesday with a weak front expected to move through by...