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Leigh's Lost and Found: Meet the duo helping to track down lost pets in the ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Charlie Barnes first got known on the Leigh’s Lost and Found page when he helped track down a german shepherd named Boe who took off after being involved in a car accident. Since then, he’s helped many other families too, thanks to his specially trained...
Rain doesn’t stop the rock at Springfield Botanical Gardens
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Rain didn’t stop dozens from packing into the Springfield Botanical Society to kick off the start of the Gigs in the Garden concert series. People at the event say on top of the good music, it was also a learning experience. “It’s nice to walk...
Springfield musician celebrates 100th birthday with special proclamation
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) — A Springfield musician, part of the well-known ‘Philharmonics,’ celebrated his 100th birthday and his own day. George Culp is the last living member of the Philharmonics (Phil’s), a group of five quintets who became popular across the Ozarks in the 1950s. “We...
“This milestone was not taken from her,”: Willard High School teen will graduate after her death
WILLARD, Mo. (KY3) — For the first time, a Willard High School senior will graduate months after her death. A crash killed Kallista Fisher in December, but the community is not letting her memory fade. Fisher’s mother says she did have enough credits to graduate at the time of...
Springfield City Council to consider accepting American Rescue Plan funds to revitalize stormwater drainage
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield City Council will decide Monday night whether or not to accept American Rescue Plan funds from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The funds would be used to revitalize stormwater drainage along Lone Pine Avenue and Catalpa Street. “This area has been kind of plagued...
Willard hires Young as new city administrator, touts public service
The city of Willard announced the appointment of Wesley Young as the new city administrator in a press release distributed last week. With an extensive history in public service and a proven track record of effective leadership, Young brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his new role. As city administrator, Young will oversee the day-to-day operations of the city, working closely with elected officials, department heads, and community stakeholders to advance the city’s goals and priorities.
Clif Smart shares final message with Missouri State University students before retirement
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Clif Smart, the retiring president of Missouri State University, shared one last message to students over the weekend. In a video posted to the Missouri State University social media accounts, Smart addressed those who are graduating this semester and encouraged current students to finish the year strong.
From the Darkroom: Following Shawn Askinosie to Ecuador on the quest for cacao beans
Shawn Askinosie, owner of a gourmet chocolate factory located on Commercial Street in Springfield, Missouri, sources his cacao beans directly from farmers in Ecuador, the Amazon, the Philippines, and Tanzania. He works with the local farmers in those regions to cultivate the beans and share profits. Askinosie and Vitaliano Sarabia...
417 Salsa Festival holds first event in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Salsa-lovers gathered at Relics Antique Mall in Springfield on Sunday for the first 417 Salsa Fest. The event was hosted by Next-Level Networking and featured dancing, a hot pepper eating competition, and a salsa making contest. Nearly 20 vendors representing local businesses handed out samples of their salsa recipes. Many of the participating businesses were Hispanic-owned.
CATCH-A-CROOK: Man steals expensive lights from Springfield business
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Greene County deputies are looking for a man who stole thousands of dollars of spotlights from a Springfield business. Investigators say it happened on April 1 around 3:40 a.m. in the 400 block of West Junction Street in Springfield, at a company called Alloy Fasteners. Security...
John Jasinski to remain provost of Missouri State for one year, pending board approval
John Jaskinski's position as provost of Missouri State has been extended an additional 13 months, pending approval Thursday by the university's Board of Governors. MSU President Clif Smart made the offer in an April 22 letter and Jasinski immediately accepted. ...
Vote now: Who was the News-Leader Athlete of the Week from April 29 to May 4?
You can vote for the Athlete of the Week from all ongoing MSHSAA sports across Southwest Missouri. There were several individual performances to choose from. Who will get your vote?. You can nominate your favorite Southwest Missouri athlete, including their stats, in an email to News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler...
April’s weather wrap-up for the Ozarks
Spring in the Ozarks means wild weather and April did not disappoint. While the major tornadoes have stayed to our west, severe weather did give us an active month. Over April, the Springfield National Weather Service office has issued 21 tornado warnings. On the night of April 1, 2024, five confirmed tornadoes touched down in […]
After nearly three decades of 'problem-solving' for OTC students, Joan Barrett to retire
For nearly three decades, Joan Barrett has worked to make it easier for students to enroll in college, figure out how to pay tuition, and find support when life takes an unexpected turn. Barrett, who will retire in June, was first hired by Ozarks Technical Community College in 1996. ...
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