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Fly into the past in a 1929 Ford Tri-Motor airplane at the Springfield Downtown Airport
Next month, Springfieldians will have the opportunity to fly in an airplane manufactured in the 1920s. The Experimental Aircraft Association, or EAA, is bringing its Ford Tri-Motor Flight Tour to the Springfield Downtown Airport on May 23-26. Community members will have the chance to view and ride in the airplane. Tickets to ride are $99 for adults and $75 for children under the age of 17. Tickets can be purchased on the EAA website.
Experts worked quickly to save artifacts from former Ozark farm. Now history is on display
Christian County native P.J. Logan's uncle used to take her son around Ozark to visit various Civil War history points of interest. Logan remembers one of these local sites was a farm, just north of Ozark, with a house built by a Civil War soldier. The Mullins-Taylor farm included an octagonal barn and a small brick building, which Logan's uncle had claimed once housed enslaved people.
Vehicle fire causes lane closures on Southbound 65
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A vehicle fire has caused traffic to slow down substantially as crews try to clean up the scene. According to the Springfield Fire Department, at 5:20 p.m., a fire crew was dispatched to a vehicle on fire on southbound US-65 near Evans Rd. No injuries have been reported. Lanes have been reduced […]
Ask the Master Gardener: Tips for growing tomatoes and dealing with pesky fungus gnats
What tomatoes are most suitable for growing in containers? What do container-grown tomatoes require for success?. With so many varieties of tomatoes available, the selection of a variety that will adapt readily to being grown in the more limited space of a container can be daunting! In general, small- to medium-sized tomatoes adapt best to these conditions. In addition, a determinate tomato is better than an indeterminate variety, because determinates do not grow so large as the indeterminate types.
GALLERY: Two in custody after chase near Highlandville
Authorities say two people are in custody following a chase down Highway 65 on Tuesday afternoon that ended near Stutesman Auto Salvage in Highlandville. Christian County Sheriff Brad Cole said his deputies spotted a wanted man driving down the highway and tried to pull that person over, but he sped off and led deputies on […]
Pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Kearney Street
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – An injury crash has closed lanes on Kearney Street near North Broadway Avenue Friday afternoon in Springfield. According to OzarksTraffic, the crash occurred around 3:20 p.m. The crash occurred as a pedestrian was crossing Keaney Street near the Intersection of Broadway Avenue and Kearney Street, but not using a crosswalk. A vehicle […]
Box truck rescued from water near Fordland in Webster County
UPDATE 4/27/24: A member of the Logan-Rogersville Water Rescue team says the box truck was recovered from the water and no one was injured in the incident. Original Story: FORDLAND, Mo. – The Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Lafferty confirmed that a water rescue is underway south of Fordland Friday night in Webster […]
Master Gardener plant sale will help grow Ozark gardens
Master Gardeners from around the Ozarks will be hosting upcoming plant sales. Not only will you be able to buy native plants, but you’ll also be able to get advice from Master Gardeners. “The mission of Master Gardeners is to help others learn to grow,” explains University of Missouri Extension’s Kelly McGowan. “There will be […]
Grant allows Burrell Behavioral health to increase its mental health and suicide prevention programs
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded a three-year, $300k grant to Burrell Behavioral Health. The funding will go toward programs that prevent suicide through the Springfield Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Plan. The plan includes an expansion of three existing Burrell programs that deal with mental health. One of the programs,...
Climate change goes from theory to financial reality — or, why your insurance went up
I am sitting down writing this six days before the 2024 Earth Day Festival here in Springfield. As one of the organizers, I’ve been feeling some pre-fest anxiety considering all the factors that must align for a successful event. One little change I noted was the cost of insuring an event such as this. Yes, we do purchase insurance — to protect the non-profit under which we operate. Liability and cancellation insurance. ...
Lightning safety at the forefront as severe storms continue into the weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Storms passed through the Ozarks Thursday with additional chances for storms for other parts of the weekend. When storms rolled through Strafford, lightning struck near Steven Sanderson’s home and took power out. Thanks to a whole home generator, power came back on seconds after the lightning strike. However, he had another problem on his hands.
Poetry from Daily Life: Memorizing is like any muscle, growing stronger with use
My guest today is Kansas Poet Laureate Emerita, Wyatt Townley, who lives in eastern Kansas. Wyatt has written poetry since childhood, from free verse to villanelles to pattern poems. Favorite book projects include "The Afterlives of Trees" and most recently, "Rewriting the Body." Wyatt is tall for her age, but short beside her 7-foot husband. She loves to look up — at her husband, at weather, at stars. Her (no longer) secret mission was to be the first poet in space. ~ David L. Harrison ...
Make-A-Wish volunteer in Springfield encourages others: 'There’s nothing more fulfilling'
The first wish granted by the Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas chapter happened in Springfield in 1983, when a little boy wished for a poodle amidst his medical journey with a critical illness. Nearly 10 years later, JoAnn Pierce, a Springfield area native, saw a newspaper clipping about the nonprofit asking for more volunteers....
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