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Governor Kehoe attends New Covenant Academy’s state championship celebration

SPRINGFIELD–The New Covenant Academy Lady Warriors volleyball team received a heroes welcome in the form of a thundering, standing ovation by their peers, faculty, and state officials, as they were recognized, one-by-one, for capturing the Class 2 State Championship. After qualifying for their first State Semifinal, just a year ago, the Lady Warriors returned to […]

Springfield, MO · 2d

Springfield News-Leader

Judge denies preliminary injunction in data center lawsuit

A Greene County Circuit Judge has denied a legal request that would allow a developer to have his data center plans reviewed by Springfield city staff amid the city's moratorium on any data center applications. Springfield has had an administrative pause in place on all data center proposals since late June. NSI A.1 LLC, managed by Trent Overhue, filed a lawsuit in September against the city claiming the moratorium is invalid and, if found to be valid, does not apply to any ordinary preliminary activities for the project proposed as they are not part of any formal application process. Overhue, who is involved in a number of other data center proposals around the Ozarks, owns the property at 2900 S. National Ave. through the LLC. He has proposed a basement-level "high-performance computing data processing facility" in the larger of two buildings at the location. While the property is zoned for a planned development that allows "data processing services" under the use for Administrative and Professional Offices, differences emerged between Overhue's interpretation of what this would allow and the city's. On Friday, Nov. 6, Chad Mann, attorney representing NSI A1, argued for a preliminary injunction to force the city to open

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Downtown Springfield Association walks through Christmas parade changes

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The city’s annual Christmas parade will begin at 3 p.m. on Nov. 21 — about three weeks earlier than the parade has been held over the last several years. This was one of the multiple changes the Downtown Springfield Association is making to the parade this year. Crystal Quade with the DSA […]

Springfield, MO · 3d

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Springfield's hidden gem is making a comeback

Historic Commercial Street, predominantly known as C-Street, is one of Springfield's hidden gems. It has transformed into a destination for small and independent businesses, diverse cuisine and entertainment. After a few years of decline, the historic district has experienced a resurgence, bringing new life to the area. Commercial Street was...

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Drivers, residents give feedback on potential improvements along US 60 & US 65

GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — On Tuesday evening, people in Greene County had the chance to give feedback on a major transportation study, which could bring improvements to two busy corridors. A public meeting was held at Courageous Church in Rogersville to learn more about the U.S. 60/US 65 PEL Study, a regional transportation access & […]

Greene County, MO · 3d

KYTV

Christian County property tax bills arrive; collector explains where money goes

OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - Christian County property tax statements are arriving in mailboxes, and County Collector Ted Nichols said more than $88 million of the about $123 million billed goes to school districts. Nichols, the Christian County collector of revenue, said his office mailed about 45,000 statements this month. He...

Christian County, MO · 3d

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Missouri veteran receives tiny home after years of housing struggles

BRANSON, Mo. (KBSI) – A Missouri veteran who spent more than two years living in his van now has a permanent place to call home with help from Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri and Elevate Branson. According to Catholic Charities, a veteran named Cary recently received the keys to...

Branson, MO · 2d

KYTV

City of Springfield buries time capsule to honor 100 years of Route 66

KY3's Zoe Mowery reports.

Springfield, MO · 2d

krps.org

Free vaccines are available for Greene County residents 60 and older

Free vaccinations are available to Greene County residents 60 and older at the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. The vaccines are made possible by the Greene County Senior Citizen Services Fund. Peggy Welte, a registered nurse at the health department and the person who administers the vaccines, said they have the...

Greene County, MO · 3d

KYTV

Springfield Christmas parade, mayor’s tree lighting set for Nov. 21

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield’s annual Christmas parade and Mayor’s Tree Lighting Holiday Show will take place on the same day for the first time as part of a downtown celebration on Saturday, Nov. 21. The city of Springfield and the Downtown Springfield Association are organizing Downtown for...

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Guy Fieri’s Kitchen and Bar in Branson, Downtown Flavortown in Pigeon Forge and Myrtle Beach Salute Military Service Members With a Special Veterans Day Offer on Nov. 11

In honor of the brave men and women who have served our nation, Guy Fieri’s Kitchen and Bar in Branson, Downtown Flavortown in Pigeon Forge and Myrtle Beach are showing their appreciation this Veterans Day by offering complimentary entrées to veterans and active-duty military personnel. On Wednesday, Nov....

Branson, MO · 3d

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Free vaccines are available for Greene County residents 60 and older

Greene County, MO · 3d

KOLR10 News

Branson’s Mansion Theatre anchors Veterans Week with star-studded concerts

The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts is set to host a diverse lineup of national country stars and tribute acts for Veterans Week, driving significant economic activity for Branson and the surrounding Southwest Missouri region.

Branson, MO · 5d

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Giant Glowing Snowflakes Will Soon Hang Over The Road At This Missouri Christmas Drive Through The Woods

A Christmas light drive follows a road once used by early settlers, and it winds through the same hills that inspired a best-selling novel. Yeah, I’m definitely looking twice at that. The route stretches about two and a half miles through the Missouri Ozarks. Millions of colored lights wrap...

Branson, MO · 5d

ksmu.org

Greene County dedicates symbolic cornerstone for the newly renovated former jail

A $24.8 million project to turn the former Greene County Jail into a space for family courts and juvenile services is finished. The project also includes a new secured lobby for the Greene County Judicial Center. And on Monday, the county dedicated a symbolic cornerstone to celebrate. "This new facility...

Greene County, MO · 4d

KYTV

Applications open for households in the Ozarks seeking help with utility bills

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Applications are open for households having trouble paying their utility bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LiHEAP. The applications are administered locally by the Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation. It includes income guidelines, but program representatives encourage anyone who needs help with a...

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American Indian Center honors veterans and heritage

November is Native American Heritage Month. The American Indian Center of Springfield's is busy with events, perhaps the biggest is the Honoring Veterans Powwow. It will bring dancers and vendors from across the country to Missouri State University's campus this Saturday. American Indian Center Executive Director Valerie Badhorse described Powwows...

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It's Veterans Day. Hear how it started and learn about local services for those who served

In this episode of our local program Making Democracy Work, Dr. Hue-Ping Chin speaks with Sabrina Bonnette, veteran service officer at Missouri Veterans Commission Southwest Regional Office. Chin: Thank you so much for being here. Tell us just a little bit about the origin of Veterans Day and what it...

Missouri · 3d

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