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Behind the floats: History of Missouri State Homecoming parade

Decorated floats, marching bands and student organizations have long been a part of the Missouri State University Homecoming Parade. Each year the parade gives campus organizations the opportunity to showcase their creativity and Bear pride while bringing students, alumni and members of the Springfield community together. Although the parade has changed over the years, student involvement and university tradition have remained at its center.

Springfield, MO · 18h
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Post Game Pizza expands to 4th Missouri location

Missouri-based Post Game Pizza has opened its fourth restaurant, expanding into Springfield in July 2026, as the family-owned brand continues to grow across southwest Missouri. Founded by Jacob Stephens, the company opened its first location in Marshfield in 2016, followed by restaurants in Rogersville in 2018 and Ozark in 2019....

Springfield, MO · 6d
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Since 1951, Springfield Has Lined Up For Steakburgers At Steak ‘n Shake’s Hometown Rival, Casper’s Chili

Some Springfield lunch plans start with a simple question: is the line out the door yet? On one busy stretch of Glenstone Avenue, the answer is often yes, and locals have been willing to wait for decades. The building is small, the walls are covered in odd and colorful odds...

Springfield, MO · 2d
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Leigh’s Lost and Found: Red Heeler found hanging around Springfield Police Department

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) Animal control actually had to put out a trap to get this dog because she didn’t want to leave that area. Shelter coordinator Josh Doss tells us, “there are quite a few facilities for the unhoused. There’s Veterans Coming Home. She was pretty consistently running circles around that kind of area of town. We ended up having to put a trap out because she didn’t want to be caught. She was looking for somebody but she just couldn’t find them.”

Springfield, MO · 23h
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Missouri Still Has 7 Small-Town Diners Where Breakfast Comes In Under $10

A plate of eggs, hash browns, and a hot cup of coffee used to be one of the easiest bargains in America. Prices have climbed almost everywhere, but a handful of small Missouri towns are still holding the line. The diners on this list serve hearty breakfasts, from biscuits and...

Missouri · 18h

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Macadoodles fundraiser benefits Carthage Humane Society

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Macadoodles Wine Tasting Event continued a decade-long tradition but this year the fundraiser is benefiting a new recipient. Over the last 12 years, Macdoodles Beer Wine & Spirits has raised money for the Joplin Humane Society through an annual Wine Tasting. Guests sampled 136 wines,...

Joplin, MO · 1d

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No priority violations at most Greene Co. kitchens inspected recently

Out of 51 routine inspections, more than 75% of the kitchens the Springfield-Greene County Health Department visited had no priority violations. Across the 39 inspections that had no priority violations, 31 had no violations at all. Issues found during inspections fall into either priority or non-priority violations. Priority violations impact the safety of the food, such as cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food, improper food temperature and poor personal hygiene and employee health. Multiple priority violations can lead to an establishment being shut down. Non-priority violations alone do not directly affect food safety, such as dirty floors, sticky tabletops or outside trash cans not being covered. More: Frequent reader of Greene County food inspections? Here's what inspectors want you to know Food inspections take place one to three times a year, depending on the type of food served, the population served, difficulty of food preparation and past history. Restaurants preparing food from raw ingredients are inspected more often "than convenience stores that serve only non-potentially hazardous foods, such as popcorn and soda," according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department . Each report identifies what was happening at the establishment at that time. Consumers who want to know whether a violation

Greene County, MO · 4d

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The Sisters 3 take Henryetta roots to Nashville and Branson

Three little girls from Henryetta are proving that big dreams can come in small packages, especially when they’re wearing rhinestones and cowboy boots!. Brayla, 9, Shay, 7, and Nyla, 6, known as The Sisters 3, have had an exciting few weeks traveling between Nashville, Tennessee, and Branson, Missouri, recording music, appearing on television and performing alongside established country music entertainers.

Branson, MO · 4d

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Springfield Changemakers: Gillioz Theatre leaders focus on the theater’s next chapter after centennial celebration

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - For this week’s episode of Springfield Changemakers, Geoff and Joy Steele were nominated by the community for everything they’ve done as executive and associate directors for the Gillioz Theatre in downtown Springfield. On Oct. 11, 1926, the Gillioz Theatre opened its doors for the...

Springfield, MO · 3d

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This Dreamy Missouri Campground Deserves Way More Attention

There are places in Missouri that feel like they were designed specifically to make you exhale slowly and remember what quiet actually sounds like, and Mill Creek Campground near Lampe is absolutely one of them. Sitting right on the edge of Table Rock Lake, this incredible campground is the kind...

Missouri · 8d

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Guinness record attempt planned for Branson Aquarium

The Aquarium at the Boardwalk in Branson, Missouri, is scheduled to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest Santa hat sculpture tomorrow, November 6.

Branson, MO · 4d

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Ozark Mills Now House These 6 Missouri Restaurants Worth A Scenic Drive

Missouri’s old mills once ground corn and wheat for nearby farm families. Today, a handful of them serve dinner instead, and some still sit right beside the rivers and waterfalls that powered them. The six restaurants on this list range from a speakeasy reached through a tunnel to a...

Missouri · 5d

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A Historic Visit to the Sweet Shack

Kevin and I took the short drive last week to historic Downing Street in Hollister to a fun little lunch spot called the Sweet Shack. They specialize in smash burgers, home cut fries, handcrafted and homemade ice cream, and even Italian ice. Wow, they are checking a bunch of boxes of happiness for me right there. I almost needed an extended stay. They have a fun family-friendly atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, both video games and traditional games to play; a very welcoming vibe.

Hollister, MO · 4d

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Colorful ornamental corn is perfect for fall gardens

George Tunnell of the University of Missouri Extension Office notes that ornamental corn is a popular autumn decoration often found at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and retail stores.

Springfield, MO · 3d

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Branson, Mo., aquarium sets world record with giant Santa hat atop octopus

Branson, MO · 3d

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WonderWorks Branson to Celebrate National STEM Day

National STEM Day is Sunday, Nov. 8, and WonderWorks Branson is celebrating with discounted admission and scientific activities. Visitors to the upside-down attraction will have the chance to explore and experience the principles of pressure, chemical reactions, and more. Additionally, local residents of Missouri and Arkansas can take advantage of all-day, all-access tickets for $16 plus tax per person on Sunday, according to a press release from WonderWorks Branson.

Branson, MO · 3d

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Toys R Us Is Coming Back To Springfield With Its Own Standalone Store While A Tiny Version Already Sits Inside The Mall’s Macy’s And The Old Building Closed In Bankruptcy

Toys R Us keeps coming back, and Springfield, Missouri, is the latest town to get a visit from Geoffrey’s old stomping ground. A new standalone store is planned at Battlefield Mall, according to postings on the company’s own website and the mall’s site. KY3 broke down the news in its report on the Springfield store, […]

Springfield, MO · 5d

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Dickerson Park Zoo celebrates 2nd birthday for newly arrived lion siblings Taraj and Asali

Visitors packed the newly renovated lion habitat at Dickerson Park Zoo on Thursday morning to celebrate a major milestone: the second birthday of African lion siblings Taraj and Asali.

Springfield, MO · 4d