SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Crissy Carsten’s career at Jack Henry keeps her plenty busy. She builds data bases for banks across the country, almost always working much more than a 40 hour week. But it’s her volunteer work after hours that makes Crissy a remarkable “Everyday Hero.” The woman who nominated Crissy for that honor from the American Red Cross is … Read More
Join Us in Celebration of our 2018 Everyday Heroes
Come ready to be inspired as we celebrate our local heroes at the American Red Cross Everyday Heroes Luncheon on Wednesday, March 21st. Every year, the American Red Cross of Southern Missouri and KY3 honor local individuals who make a difference in our community with Everyday Hero awards. This year, the Red Cross will recognize individuals in six categories, including: … Read More
Springfield ‘Ride Extreme’ Volunteer Heads Back to Nicaragua
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/KSPR) – A local volunteer heads back to South America this week for a special groundbreaking. Gary Wilson, the Mission Director with High Street Baptist Church, went to Nicaragua last April with the group ‘Ride Extreme for Youth Extreme.’ It took Wilson 15 days to ride a motorcycle to the South American country. Wilson ended the trip by … Read More
Richland Man, 87, Knits Heart Hats for Newborn Babies
RICHLAND, Mo. — February is Heart Month. And all across America volunteers have knitted more than 100,000 red hats that are given to newborn babies at hundreds of hospitals. In southwest Missouri, more than 2,000 hats have been distributed to hospitals in six communities. And a man from Richland, Mo. is certainly doing his part to help out. Clemont Sheeley … Read More