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Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Oct. 23-27

Springfield and Willard restaurants received various priority and nonpriority health code violations during routine inspections conducted between October 23 and November 2, 2026.

Springfield, MO · 3d

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This Dreamy Missouri Campground Deserves Way More Attention

There are places in Missouri that feel like they were designed specifically to make you exhale slowly and remember what quiet actually sounds like, and Mill Creek Campground near Lampe is absolutely one of them. Sitting right on the edge of Table Rock Lake, this incredible campground is the kind...

Missouri · 5d
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Guinness record attempt planned for Branson Aquarium

The Aquarium at the Boardwalk in Branson, Missouri, is scheduled to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest Santa hat sculpture tomorrow, November 6.

Branson, MO · 1d

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Ozark Mills Now House These 6 Missouri Restaurants Worth A Scenic Drive

Missouri’s old mills once ground corn and wheat for nearby farm families. Today, a handful of them serve dinner instead, and some still sit right beside the rivers and waterfalls that powered them. The six restaurants on this list range from a speakeasy reached through a tunnel to a...

Missouri · 2d
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Vinyl and Velvet

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Toys R Us Is Coming Back To Springfield With Its Own Standalone Store While A Tiny Version Already Sits Inside The Mall’s Macy’s And The Old Building Closed In Bankruptcy

Toys R Us keeps coming back, and Springfield, Missouri, is the latest town to get a visit from Geoffrey’s old stomping ground. A new standalone store is planned at Battlefield Mall, according to postings on the company’s own website and the mall’s site. KY3 broke down the news in its report on the Springfield store, […]

Springfield, MO · 2d

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The Sisters 3 take Henryetta roots to Nashville and Branson

Three little girls from Henryetta are proving that big dreams can come in small packages, especially when they’re wearing rhinestones and cowboy boots!. Brayla, 9, Shay, 7, and Nyla, 6, known as The Sisters 3, have had an exciting few weeks traveling between Nashville, Tennessee, and Branson, Missouri, recording music, appearing on television and performing alongside established country music entertainers.

Branson, MO · 1d

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Carthage artist featured at Spiva Center

A Carthage artist is at the center of an exhibit on display in Joplin.

Joplin, MO · 16h

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Where to go for the best parade spots this Homecoming

Bears, it’s almost time for Homecoming, and that means it’s almost time for one of our favorite Homecoming traditions: the parade! Whether you’re going so you can see our PRIDE band in action, or to support our football Bears, you want to get a good spot. Beginning at the intersection of St. Louis Street and John Q Hammons Parkway, the parade route winds all the way down John Q Hammons Parkway and into the heart of campus. Here are some great places along the route to camp out, so you don’t miss a thing.

Springfield, MO · 2d

Springfield News-Leader

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No priority violations at most Greene Co. kitchens inspected recently

Out of 51 routine inspections, more than 75% of the kitchens the Springfield-Greene County Health Department visited had no priority violations. Across the 39 inspections that had no priority violations, 31 had no violations at all. 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 not being covered. More: Frequent reader of Greene County food inspections? Here's what inspectors want you to know Food inspections take place one to three times a year, depending on the type of food served, the population served, difficulty of food preparation and past history. Restaurants preparing food from raw ingredients are inspected more often "than convenience stores that serve only non-potentially hazardous foods, such as popcorn and soda," according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department . Each report identifies what was happening at the establishment at that time. Consumers who want to know whether a violation

Greene County, MO · 1d

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A Historic Visit to the Sweet Shack

Kevin and I took the short drive last week to historic Downing Street in Hollister to a fun little lunch spot called the Sweet Shack. They specialize in smash burgers, home cut fries, handcrafted and homemade ice cream, and even Italian ice. Wow, they are checking a bunch of boxes of happiness for me right there. I almost needed an extended stay. They have a fun family-friendly atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, both video games and traditional games to play; a very welcoming vibe.

Hollister, MO · 23h

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Dickerson Park Zoo celebrates 2nd birthday for newly arrived lion siblings Taraj and Asali

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Visitors packed the newly renovated lion habitat at Dickerson Park Zoo on Thursday morning to celebrate a major milestone: the second birthday of African lion siblings Taraj and Asali. The brother-and-sister duo arrived in Springfield just two weeks ago from a California zoological facility as part...

Springfield, MO · 1d

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Dickerson Park Zoo celebrates 2nd birthday for newly arrived lion siblings Taraj and Asali

Visitors packed the newly renovated lion habitat at Dickerson Park Zoo on Thursday morning to celebrate a major milestone: the second birthday of African lion siblings Taraj and Asali.

Springfield, MO · 1d

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Thanksgiving Brunch At This Missouri College Restaurant Is Already Fully Booked For 2026

The Keeter Center lists its Thursday, November 26, 2026, Thanksgiving brunch as fully booked. Reservations only opened on August 1, and they’re taken by phone. That’s about two months from open to gone. The part I find surprising is who serves the turkey. Students run the dining room,...

Branson, MO · 2d

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Beloved Robert E. Smith mural recreated in downtown Springfield after community outcry

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A celebrated tribute to renowned Springfield folk artist Robert E. Smith has returned to downtown Springfield, months after the original public artwork was painted over by a new property owner. A pair of regional muralists has nearly finished replicating the iconic piece along the 300 block...

Springfield, MO · 2d

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This Log Cabin Missouri Steakhouse Has Grilled Ribeyes Over Real Coals For Fifty Years

A giant block of cheddar sits on the salad bar, and nobody seems in a hurry to change that. The menu has no prices printed on it, so you just ask your server. I love that kind of stubborn charm. The steaks here cook over an open flame in the...

Shell Knob, MO · 4d

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10 Missouri Barbecue Restaurants Serving Burnt Ends, Ribs And Smoked Brisket

Missouri has a barbecue joint that serves burnt end salad, which is a bold way to sneak brisket into the vegetable category. Those crispy, smoky bits already have a loyal following, so the lettuce is just along for the ride. Sauces get creative too, with flavors like spicy blueberry and...

St. Louis, MO · 4d

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Heartland History: No Shave November

The No Shave November trend began as a way to raise awareness for colorectal cancer, the number one cancer killer for men under 50 and the number two cancer killer for women under 50. To provide inspiration for your hair growth journey, the Archives recently shared some photographs of beards...

Douglas County, MO · 3d

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The Charming Cafe In Missouri Where Cats Roam Around And Steal The Show

Your latte comes with a side of dozens of adoptable cats. That’s the deal at a Branson cafe that pairs coffee with a full-blown feline rescue mission. The cat lounge covers about 2,200 square feet. It has its own HVAC system, totally separate from the cafe, plus a 12-foot window for watching the cats.

Branson, MO · 5d

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This Three-Hundred-Step Missouri Trail Ends At A Waterfall, Caves And A Hidden Grotto

A man built a staircase of stone steps down a bluff with help from his family, and you can still climb it today. At the bottom waits a grotto, a seasonal waterfall, and a cave tied to an old soldier’s story. The wildest part? This woodland sits right off...

Branson, MO · 5d