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Widening project at busy Springfield intersection is almost complete
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The improvement project at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Republic Road is almost complete. City of Springfield engineers say contractors finished laying down asphalt earlier this week while workers also completed lane markings last night. Everything was supposed to be finished late last year, but...
Springfield Metro Area has largest population growth rate in Missouri over four-year span
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Metro Area includes Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Bolivar, Marshfield, and Willard. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 15,000 new residents moved into the area between 2020 and 2023, making the 3.08 percent growth rate the largest in the state. The West Plains metro area saw...
Historic building torn down; What’s next for the corner of Commercial and Washington
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — “It’s a really sad thing that Springfield hasn’t cherished its historical buildings and its history in general,” Shelly Gibson says. Gibson has been trying to preserve a historic building at the corner of Commercial and Washington that’s part of an overhaul in Midtown. The development, approved by Springfield City Council in April […]
Concession stand at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds throws out moldy, improperly held food
An Ozark Empire Fairgrounds concession stand discarded several bowls of food after mold growth was found on ingredients and prepared food was not kept at proper temperatures, according to a May 24 inspection report from the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. Mold was found on two bowls of shredded cheese at the burger prep table and a bowl of cut tomatoes at the small prep table at Triple S Properties Bar & Grill- Concession Stands, 3001 N. Grant...
New farmers market in downtown Springfield starts in June
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) and Farmers Market of the Ozarks (FMO) partner for a new weekly afternoon market at Park Central Square. Starting June 15, the market will be held on Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. through the end of October. The market will feature a variety of locally raised meat and dairy, […]
Utility work to close Kissick Avenue bridge
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Starting June 3, the Kissick Avenue bridge over Lake Springfield will be closed while City Utilities (CU) repairs a gas main. According to a press release from CU, traffic along Kissick Avenue at the bridge will be closed and diverted for a week, with detours in place at the following locations: The […]
First Honor Flight of 2024 returns home to a welcome at Springfield airport
A large crowd greeted Honor Flight of the Ozarks veterans at the Welcome Home celebration Wednesday night at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. The 81 veterans, 81 guardians and volunteer flight staff agreed that it was a great experience in Washington, D.C. to see the military memorials and make new friendships. Mayor Ken McClure and Congressman Eric Burlison shook hands with each veteran as they deplaned to thank them for their service and welcome them home.
Letters to the Editor: Readers rally for bus service but sour on GOP candidate Will Scharf
CU buses should expand hours to reflect typical work shifts. Regarding City Utilities and CU Transit wanting to hear from community members about possible changes to transit routes, service hours, bus fares, etc., some background information:. Current service hours schedules have service hours beginning at 6 a.m. and ending at...
Excitement builds as crews begin to assemble the stage for the Adam Wainwright concert
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Preparations are underway here at Hammons Field as the Springfield Cardinals get ready to host the first-ever concert held at the stadium, performed by Adam Wainwright. “I was a Cardinals fan myself growing up, it’s pretty cool to see Uncle Charlie get out here and play a little music, it’ll be fun,” […]
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