A ‘big’ thanks to mentors. January is National Mentoring Month. On Your Side reporter Ashley Reynolds was the emcee at a luncheon to support Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Ozarks. Ashley is a Big sister. Dana Ford, Missouri State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach was the featured speaker. The Big Deal event happened at the Glendalough Convention Center in … Read More

Michelle Sturm shares what it’s like volunteering on-stage and behind the scenes at Springfield Little Theater.

By Christine Morton  | Posted: Sun 7:40 PM, Nov 03, 2019  |  Updated: Sun 9:47 PM, Nov 03, 2019 SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Classic and modern cars lined up on Glenstone Sunday afternoon. “It’s a beautiful day and I am just looking forward to the drive,” Todd Kraus. Kraus says it was his first time bringing his car out. He has a Chevy that has been … Read More

By Lexi Spivak, KY3/KSPR News SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/KSPR) – The Springfield-Greene County Health Department stated nearly one in every five adults older than 55 years of age will experience a mental health concern. Department representatives have found many senior adults don’t receive the emotional and social support they need. That’s why they created a new Senior Peer Support group. The Senior … Read More

By Joe Hickman SPRINGFIELD, Mo. The Ozarks is a long way from the Bahamas, but the area is certainly doing it’s part to help those whose lives were forever changed by the recent damage caused by Hurricane Dorian. A relief program called “Anglers for the Bahamas” was unveiled this past week in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida just 65 miles from the islands. But … Read More

By Kara Strickland | SPRINGFIELD,Mo. (KY3) – Volunteers and emergency responders from across the nation, including right here in the Ozarks, are preparing to leave and help those affected by hurricane Dorian. Ryan Grabill with Convoy of Hope said conditions are getting bad. “In the Bahamas unfortunately Dorian is probably one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes that we’ve seen, with sustained winds … Read More

Rockaway Beach, MO. — A veteran’s home damaged by spring storms is being repaired through the generosity of others. KY3/KSPR News reported about Andre Anderson’s home in Rockaway Beach in May. Shortly after the report, community members began to step up to help. Plumblee Construction is donating some of the materials and the labor, as crews install a brand new roof … Read More

Philip Herzog shares his story about volunteering for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

KY3 Anchor Steve Grant shares his story about volunteering with the Springfield Workshop Foundation.

Carolyn Farrar shares her story about volunteering for the United Way of the Ozarks, the impact her work has on the community, and what it all means to her.