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.

Garland Owens shares his story about volunteering within the community and how he’s making an impact at Harmony House.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Fire Department wants to make sure homeowners have the best chance of escaping a house fire. Springfield Fire Department is giving away two story escape ladders for homeowners in north Springfield. They hook onto a windowsill. They then quickly drop so you can escape. The department received 50 of these ladders with funding from a FEMA … Read More

There is a non-profit here in the Ozarks that provide free hot meals, clothing, and the gospel to those who most need it. “Our identity is not found in what we’ve done, our identity is found in Christ.” From the Pit, to the pulpit. John Stroup, was once a convicted felon, now he’s a preacher and the Co-Founder and Executive … Read More