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An Easy Paved Loop Leads Past Towering Trees And An Old Picnic Pavilion At This Missouri Park

A city park once had its own zoo, and the animals packed up and moved across town in 1923. That alone made me want to know more about this place. The zoo is long gone, but the story keeps getting better. A fieldstone picnic pavilion from around 1916 still stands...

Springfield, MO · 1d
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KOLR10 News

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Dutch Bros Coffee plans 2nd Springfield location

SPRINGFIELD, MO – A popular coffee drive-thru chain has expressed an interest in expanding its presence in the metro area. According to building plans filed with the City of Springfield on Thursday, Dutch Bros Coffee is seeking to build a new freestanding location at 2403 E. Sunshine. However, the building permit application was marked as […]

Springfield, MO · 21h

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Four Lady Tigers Sign to Compete in College

Four Republic athletes signed Wednesday to continue their careers in college: Reese Finley (Missouri State, beach volleyball), Jenna Smith (Drury, golf), Maddie Taylor (Missouri State-West Plains, softball), and Kate Mitchell (Rockhurst, volleyball). Here’s what each of them had to say. Reese Finley — Missouri State, Beach Volleyball. Why...

Republic, MO · 1d
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Bois D’Arc hires first paid fire chief

Bois D’Arc Fire Protection District has a new fire chief in Greg Smith. His hire marks the first time that the district has offered pay for the position. Smith boasts years of experience and hopes to bring on more volunteers to increase the effectiveness of the rural department. Smith...

Bois D'Arc, MO · 1d
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Ozarks Weather Alert: Springfield 22° Wind Chill Friday, Nov 13-19

Wind chills near 22 degrees and several freezing nights bring winterlike conditions to the Ozarks.

Springfield, MO · 12h

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Springfield workshops aim to help new entrepreneurs turn ideas into income

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners got a crash course in building a business at Missouri State University’s eFactory. The workshop focused on prep work: how to start and grow a company. Preparedness and planning. “Whether you are planning, looking to start a business or grow...

Springfield, MO · 1d

Springfield News-Leader

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Messages of hope will become part of new Springfield homes

Springfield residents can leave messages of kindness and encouragement inside the walls of new affordable homes taking shape in the Grant Beach neighborhood. The Drew Lewis Foundation will hold its "Built with Hope" Signing Day from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Broadway Cottage Courtyard, 737 N. Broadway, according to a community announcement. Visitors can write their names, blessings or welcoming messages directly on the development's exposed wood framing before the walls are completed. The messages will remain inside the homes after construction is finished. "Every home in the Broadway Cottage Courtyard is a family putting down roots in Grant Beach. That kind of stability changes a neighborhood for generations." Amy Blansit, CEO and founder of the Drew Lewis Foundation, said in the announcement. Broadway Cottage Courtyard is part of the foundation's effort to expand affordable housing in Springfield and create places where families can establish long-term roots, according to the announcement. How to take part in Built with Hope Signing Day The event is free and open to the public, and walk-ins are welcome throughout the day. Drew Lewis Foundation staff will be at the construction site from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The site is at

Springfield, MO · 1d

KOLR10 News

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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 · 1d

KYTV

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A rise in heartworm cases: Springfield veterinarian shares how best to protect your animal

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Over the past 30 days, Dr. Philip Brown with Animal Care Center says the practice has seen an increase in heartworm disease among dogs, causing him to again encourage you to make sure you’re always taking preventative measures, as it’s potentially deadly. “We have...

Springfield, MO · 23h

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Springfield List Prices Climb Against the National Trend

Springfield sellers stayed strong as list prices climbed and new listings tightened while other markets softened.

Springfield, MO · 2d

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Wichita natives now teaming up for Missouri State women’s basketball

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Many Wichita-area athletes take their careers to the Division I level. In some cases, they even team up. That’s the case years later for a Bishop Carroll and Hesston grad that helped the Missouri State Bears to a near-30-point win in Charles Koch Arena on Tuesday.

Wichita, KS · 1d

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District Title on the Line Against Neosho

The last time Neosho came to Republic for a playoff game, it was the final varsity game at the old stadium at the middle school. Neosho won 42-21. That was 2017. The two teams meet tonight for the Class 5 District 6 championship. Republic is 9-1 and the top seed. Neosho is 10-1 and the second seed, and its only loss came at Republic on Sept. 25, when the Tigers won 47-35. The winner plays in the state quarterfinals next week.

Republic, MO · 7h

KYTV

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Tyson Foods, McDonald’s donate chicken and funds to Ozarks Food Harvest

Tyson Foods and McDonald’s have donated more than 41,000 pounds of chicken and $14,000 to Ozarks Food Harvest as part of the food bank’s annual Hungerthon event.

Springfield, MO · 23h

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Notre Dame softball finishes third in Class 3 Final Four

Members of the Notre Dame softball team receive the Class 3 third-place trophy on Oct. 30 at the Killian Softball Complex in Springfield. Submitted photo. After breaking what was a eight-year state final four drought, the Notre Dame softball team took third place in the Class 3 Final Four two weeks ago.

Cape Girardeau, MO · 2d

KYTV

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What’s Going Around: Measles cases popping up across the Ozarks

After a confirmed measles case in a Christian County resident, health officials and a local health care provider are reminding families how to protect themselves and what to do if they suspect an infection.

Christian County, MO · 2d

KYTV

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Looking at the progress on the Springfield Salvation Army’s Harbor House

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -It took 17 years for the Springfield Salvation Army’s Harbor House project to get off the ground. Now, construction on this long-time dream is closing in on the finish line. The nearly century-old downtown Harbor House will be replaced next year. The Springfield Salvation Army’s new...

Springfield, MO · 19h

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Tickets on sale for Christmas Vespers services

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, Drury University is inviting everyone to be a part of its time-honored Christmas Vespers services. Two performances are scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 6, in historic Stone Chapel, with shows starting at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively. Featuring the Drury Singers, Drury Chorale and...

Springfield, MO · 1d

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Crusaders finish third in Class 4 softball

Coach Noah Duncan and his St. Dominic Crusaders reached the softball Final Four for the first time since 1998 this fall. The Crusaders finished third in Class 4 with a 6-4 win over Platte County at the Killian Sports Complex in Springfield. It tied for the best finish ever by...

Springfield, MO · 2d

West Newsmagazine

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Parkway West softball team reaches state championship game

Parkway West recorded the second-best finish in the history of the softball program. The Longhorns reached the Class 4 championship game at the Killian Softball Complex in Springfield. There was no happy ending as Helias scored a 12-0 victory. It was Parkway West’s seventh trip to the Final Four. The...

Springfield, MO · 2d