Missouri State to host public observing nights at Baker Observatory
The Missouri State Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science Department is opening Baker Observatory to the public for observing nights on September 26, October 24, and November 14, weather permitting.
Bonner Springs man killed in motorcycle crash west of Springfield
CARTHAGE, Mo. (KCTV) - A single-vehicle accident claimed the life of a Kansas man Friday afternoon, state officials say. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene of the crash around 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 26. Troopers determined that a 41-year-old Bonner Springs man was driving north on Interstate...
Event Preview: Saturday Night Action at Springfield Raceway (9/27/25)
The ¼ mile clay oval in Springfield, Missouri is back again with some weekly racing this upcoming Saturday night, September 27th, at the Springfield Raceway, brought to you by Bad Boy Mowers and SRC Companies. The highlight of the night at the Springfield Raceway will be the All Metal...
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Hoskin to Speak at National Trail of Tears Association Conference
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. will serve as keynote speaker at the National Trail of Tears Association being held in Springfield, Missouri. During the conference, the Cherokee Nation will be on site to issue new or replacement photo IDs for the tribe’s Photo ID Field Event. WHEN:
Serving the Ozarks: Ozarks Literacy Council
Ozarks Literacy Council is a non-profit organization providing free one-on-one tutoring, classroom readings, and book distributions to help people of all ages improve their literacy skills and achieve their personal goals.
Camden County requesting $4 million for road project
State leaders mark one year since Helene devastated South Carolina. Saturday marks one year since Hurricane Helene hit South Carolina, the deadliest storm in the state in the last century, with 49 people losing their lives. WALB Locker Room Report Overtime Week 7. Updated: 15 hours ago. WALB Locker Room...
MoState kicks off Conference USA play
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–Hello everyone, I’m Dan Lucy on the Ozarks First digital desk. The Missouri State Bears will kick off their first ever Conference USA game Saturday when they host Western Kentucky. The Bears and Hilltoppers will play at 6 p.m. at Plaster Stadium. In our Bear Nation update. Missouri State will be...
Anticipation grows with Ozark developments, new businesses expected
Ozark is experiencing an economic boom with the addition of new businesses and franchises, including the city's first 7Brew coffee drive-thru, Aldi, McDonald's, Dutch Bros. Coffee, and a Waffle House, which is expected to bring hundreds of new jobs to the area.
Midtown Carnegie Library Branch celebrating 120 years
The Midtown Carnegie Library Branch in Springfield, Missouri is celebrating its 120th birthday and reopening after renovations with activities for all ages on Saturday, the 27th.
Rock in Springfield Walmart parking lot is getting locally famous
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A big rock in front of the Walmart Neighborhood Market at Campbell and Grand has been painted bright yellow. It’s not just to make it look pretty. “I’m recording video of the famous rock,” said Randy Lewis. “My wife thought it would be funny if I got some video of it.”

















