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Springfield, Polk County study finds money isn’t the only barrier to seeing a doctor

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — For some southwest Missouri residents, getting sick also means deciding whether they can afford to see a doctor. Even when free or reduced-cost care is available, other concerns can stand in the way. A Missouri State University study published earlier this year examined why patients in...

Polk County, MO · 6d
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Jasper County voters face a number of issues on Election Day

Election day is Tuesday, bringing plenty of choices for voters looking to cast a ballot on the big day.

Jasper County, MO · 4d

Springfield News-Leader

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Health inspectors put Springfield restaurant on risk control plan

Springfield-Greene County Health Department food inspectors put a Springfield restaurant on a risk control plan after an Oct. 21 inspection, according to reports. Ohana Japanese Steakhouse, 310 W. Battlefield Road, had several ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food items that were not date marked for the third inspection in a row during an Oct. 21 inspection. The restaurant also had crab rangoon with debris on it and salad dressing and crab rangoon that was held past its 7-day discard date. A risk control plan is implemented when an establishment has three of the same priority violations in a row, in an effort to help a restaurant create "a new habit that keeps the food safe and our customers safe," Eric Marcol, program coordinator for SGCHD's environmental services division, told the Springfield News-Leader in 2023 . 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

Springfield, MO · 8d

Four States Home Page

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Jasper County 2026 tax bills statements mailing next week

The Jasper County Collector is reminding residents they'll soon see their 2026 tax statements in the mail.

Jasper County, MO · 7d

KYTV

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First 30+ nightclub making its way to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A New nightclub is coming to Springfield, hoping to take you back in time, focusing on 80s, 90s, and 2000s dance music. Here’s the kicker: you’ve got to be over 30 years old to get inside; it’s called Rewind Nightclub. “Gen X and...

Springfield, MO · 8d

KOLR10 News

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Branson to kick off Christmas season with Halloween parade

BRANSON, Mo. — Christmas is coming early to Branson this Halloween as the city prepares to kick off the holiday season with its Trick or Tree Parade. The parade will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, along the Branson Landing Promenade. The event will feature Santa Claus, Silver Dollar City entertainers and festive […]

Branson, MO · 8d

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A sweep through Pierce City’s past

When was the last time you gave much thought to an ordinary household broom?. Most of us probably haven’t, but there was a time when broom making was part of Pierce City’s small business community. Some operations employed a few workers, while others made brooms on the family...

Pierce City, MO · 8d

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Route 43 Spring River Bridge project on track following fatal motor crash

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - The Route 43 and Spring River Bridge is on target to be completed by December 1, 2026, MoDOT confirms.

Jasper County, MO · 8d

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Ozark Center Sets the Standard for Crisis Care in Southwest Missouri

Officials with the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) recently gave special recognition to members of Ozark Center Crisis Intervention Team by ranking them as. the No. 2 mobile crisis response team in Missouri. In 2026, Ozark Center provided 1,479 Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) face-to-face interventions or telephone evaluations to...

Missouri · 8d

KOLR10 News

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Christian County voters discuss what brought them to the polls ahead of midterms

OZARK, Mo. — Amendment 3, affordability and the day’s nice weather — those were the reasons Linda and Rod Phipps cited for coming out to vote Thursday afternoon in Christian County. “I just think people are ready for some changes,” Rod Phipps said. “It’s not going too good right now.” The Christian County Clerk’s Office […]

Christian County, MO · 8d

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This Missouri Park Hides Natural Arches, Caves, And Bluffs Just Beyond The City

A river once changed its mind and left an entire hill stranded. That raised chunk of land stands about 60 feet tall and 200 feet wide, now circled by a floodplain. The story gets better from there. The same park holds natural stone arches, small caves, and limestone bluffs along a quiet stream.

Springfield, MO · 9d

KYTV

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Springfield’s Hotel of Terror to close after final two nights

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Hotel of Terror, a Halloween attraction in Springfield, is open for its last two nights, Friday and Saturday, after owner Sterling Mathis agreed to sell the property to the city. The city is buying the property for $2 million. Mathis’s sons, Jordan and Parker, said their...

Springfield, MO · 7d

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Council approves revised garage sale ordinance

The amended first reading and second reading of the ordinance to increase garage sale enforcement, as presented, were approved during the Oct. 13 meeting of the Aurora City Council. This came back to council to address the following changes made from the last meeting, including:. • The duplicate section number...

Aurora, MO · 8d

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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170 rescued animals from Lawrence County will stay in Humane Society care

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) -- A Lawrence County judge ruled that more than 170 animals rescued in September will remain in the care of the Humane Society of Missouri.

Lawrence County, MO · 8d

NewsNation

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Branson resort workers claim they worked 80-hour weeks for a room, $100

According to the lawsuit, workers regularly put in between 40 and 80 hours per week, typically working six days with shifts lasting 8 to 12 hours.

Branson, MO · 9d

KOLR10 News

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Elevate Branson welcomes 16 new residents to tiny home community during Wednesday ribbon-cutting ceremonies

BRANSON, Mo. — Elevate Branson is unveiling 16 brand-new tiny homes on Wednesday, marking the second major expansion for its master-planned affordable housing development. The ribbon-cutting celebrations, taking place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., will introduce 16 new residents to their homes. In a unique reveal, residents will discover which house is theirs for […]

Branson, MO · 10d

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From Live Shows to the Silver Screen

Branson has spent decades putting entertainers in the spotlight. Now, the city is working to bring more cameras, film crews, and movie productions to the Ozarks, and Missouri’s tourism industry is taking notice. Explore Branson received the Film Industry Champion Award at the 2026 Missouri Governor’s Conference on Tourism,...

Branson, MO · 7d

KOLR10 News

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Branson resort workers claim they worked 80-hour weeks for a room and $100

BRANSON, Mo. — Seven workers at a Branson resort are suing, alleging they worked as many as 80 hours a week for little more than a room to sleep in — with some allegedly receiving no cash wages at all.  The federal lawsuit filed last week accuses Branson King Resort and Suites, its owners and […]

Branson, MO · 10d

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Branson's 76 district sees start to long planned improvements

Work is getting underway this week on two segments of West 76 Country Boulevard in Branson. The State Highway runs through the heart of the city and past some of its most iconic attractions. Ann McDowell communications and creative liaison for the 76 Entertainment Community Improvement District's board of directors, says the city has grown around 76, but in 2012, a strategic planning process looked at improving the road and better integrating it into the Branson experience.

Branson, MO · 10d

Missourinet

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From Marine to Missouri Spice Entrepreneur Joshua Brack Turns Passion Into Business (LISTEN)

A good meal doesn’t have to come from a restaurant, and sometimes the difference between ordinary and outstanding is what you put on it. Joshua Brack, a retired Marine and active law enforcement officer from Sparta, Missouri, turned a passion for cooking and a memorable military tradition into JB’s Gourmet Spice Blends. Since launching the veteran-owned business in 2017, he’s built a lineup of seasonings, barbecue rubs, and hot sauces, including a collection inspired by the extreme hot sauce challenges he experienced during his time in the Marines.

Sparta, MO · 8d