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High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a job

Joseph Babbitt of Springfield, Mo. has a pretty good deal when it comes to health insurance. He works as a senior financial controller for West Plains Veterinary Supply, which employs about 50 people and distributes pet food, toys and vet supplies across the region. Like about 157 million Americans, Babbitt...

Springfield, MO · 16d
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Cities with the most expensive homes in Missouri

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the...

Missouri · 18d
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Southway Storage Offers Premier RV & Boat Storage in Springfield, Mo.

Southway Storage is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art storage facility, providing a much-needed solution for secure vehicle and recreational storage in the Springfield, Mo., region. As a locally owned development, the site combines community-focused service with high-end, modern infrastructure designed to meet the unique needs of RV and boat owners.

Springfield, MO · 19d
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This Enormous Missouri Secondhand Shop Is The Kind Of Place Where Whole Afternoons Disappear

Most items in this friendly Missouri thrift store come with a built-in countdown. Every week they stay on the shelf, the odds of a deeper discount get better, until some pieces drop to pocket change. The stock turns over every single week, too. Dishes, blankets, books, shoes, and odd old...

Bolivar, MO · 18d
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Campground Owners Expo to Return to Branson in December

The Campground Owners Expo will return to Branson, Missouri, Dec. 2-5, 2026. The event, owned by Severson & Associates, will take place at the Hilton Branson Convention Center. The pricing changes are designed to support small and independent parks, reflect the value attendees receive and establish a sustainable model for future improvements.

Branson, MO · 19d

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Greene County Commission Agriculture Tour sheds light on the many ag businesses in the area

Each year, Greene County Commissioners hop on a bus and head out across the region to visit agriculture businesses. The Agriculture Tour is hosted by University Extension. The first of six sites the group visited Friday was Tasty Acres just north of Springfield off Highway 65. People can pick their own strawberries in the spring, their own tomatoes in the summer and purchase pumpkins, flowers and other fall items this time of year.

Greene County, MO · 19d

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Springfield Engineering Firm Opens Kansas City Office, Chases Data Center Boom

A Springfield, Missouri-based engineering firm has set up shop in Kansas City, opening its first local office at 1001 E. 101st Terrace and launching a hiring push for engineers and designers, according to the Kansas City Business Journal. Toth & Associates says it picked Kansas City in part because of the region's pool of experienced electric utility engineers, and the firm is also eyeing work tied to the metro's fast-growing data center sector.

Kansas City, MO · 19d

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On Your Side: Ozarks homeowners dealing with insurance delays turn to public adjusters

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Hail damage is leaving some homeowners waiting on insurance money—or waiting for their claims to be processed. When they couldn’t get help from their insurance companies, they turned to On Your Side. Jeremy Wattenbarger’s newly built home was ravaged by hail this spring. He...

Springfield, MO · 18d

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Joplin rental assistance program faces shortage as landlords reject voucher holders

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Joplin, MO · 18d

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Springfield City Utilities offers tips as the heating season begins

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Cooler weather means switching from air conditioning to furnaces, and rising fuel and electricity costs could make heating homes more expensive this year. Jamie Presley, with Springfield City Utilities, said residents should first make sure their furnace is in good condition. Presley said it is also...

Springfield, MO · 21d

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This Missouri Farmers Market Keeps Saturday Shopping Going All Winter With A Heated Pavilion

Winter doesn’t have to put your farmers market basket into hibernation. There’s still dinner to plan, something delicious to bring home, and a Saturday morning worth getting out for. At this Missouri market, a permanent pavilion keeps the tradition going when temperatures drop. Roll-down doors and radiant heat...

Springfield, MO · 24d

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Missouri Department of Agriculture hosts livestock trailer rollover training in Springfield

The Missouri Department of Agriculture hosted training on Friday for crashes involving livestock trailers on highways.

Springfield, MO · 21d

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“I’ll miss it tremendously,” Next to New clothing store in Springfield set to close after 73 years

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - “Next to New” was the first-ever clothing resale store in Springfield when it opened its doors in 1953. For 73 years, the store has worked within the Christ Episcopal Church, providing funds for many non-profits in the area. Now, the store is set to close at the end of this month.

Springfield, MO · 23d

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More Than Three Million Square Feet Of Warehouses Sit 100 Feet Beneath This Missouri City

There is an entire warehouse district under Missouri that most people will never see. What started as a limestone mine eventually became millions of square feet of storage, refrigeration, roads, loading docks, and rail access underground. The space stays around sixty-two degrees naturally, which makes it especially useful for companies...

Springfield, MO · 26d

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Large acre fire destroys farm owner’s land in Stone County

STONE COUNTY, Mo. — On Monday, a large fire destroyed multiple acres of land in Stone County, on Curbow Road near Galena, which saw a response from dozens of fire departments from across the Ozarks. Alex Stigall, an owner of the farmland, told Ozarks First that while the fire ruined a large portion of her […]

Stone County, MO · 24d

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Local students learn about modern farming careers in Springfield

Students from 12 local school districts participated in an agriculture education initiative hosted by Mid-Missouri Bank at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center to explore various career opportunities within the industry.

Springfield, MO · 22d

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Springfield dental office abruptly closes, leaving former patients and employees in limbo

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Richard Bordelon was a patient with Hoffman Stone in Springfield. Recently, he went in for an Invisalign appointment. “All they did was take X-rays. Then after that, she got me to pay for it,” said Bordelon. “They didn’t know how to do the insurance, or whatever to that effect. And I went ahead and wrote her a check, and that was it.”

Springfield, MO · 25d

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Missouri 4-H dairy judge earns All-American honors

Lexi Angelo of Fair Grove earned All-American honors as the Missouri 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Team finished 11th at the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest Sept. 26 in Madison, Wisconsin, according to University of Missouri Extension. Angelo placed 14th overall in the individual standings. All-American honors recognize the contest’s...

Missouri · 23d

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First clothing resale shop in Springfield closing its doors

Springfield, MO · 23d