The winter weather is slowing down blood donations at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. By Jackie Garrity Published: Jan. 17, 2024 at 10:11 AM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – People have been rolling up their sleeves for Community Blood Center of the Ozarks since 1995. However, as the frigid temperatures bring life to a standstill in the Ozarks, the winter weather … Read More

By Chris Bryant Published: Nov. 27, 2023 at 12:02 PM CST|Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 1:21 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Charities in the Ozarks are in the home stretch of making sure children in our area have a Merry Christmas. “But the toy drive is going really well. We’ve got businesses. We’ve got churches. We’ve got some schools possibly … Read More

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The YouthConnect Center is a drop-in center for youth ages 13-18 years old & their families. They are celebrating their first birthday on October 17th by having an open house and an Amazon wish list for people who cannot attend the events. For more information or to donate go to https://www.fosteradopt.org/ or check out their Facebook. To report a … Read More

By Reagan Di Trolio Published: Nov. 29, 2023 at 3:58 AM CST OZARK, Mo. (KY3) – With record numbers of families seeking food assistance in October and November, food pantries are already gearing up to feed families for Christmas. Least of These, Inc. is a food pantry in Ozark. Hundreds of volunteers of all ages will pack Christmas meals on Thursday from … Read More

FosterAdopt Connect’s Road to Home Gala is on August 19th. It’s their biggest fundraiser and will cover operational costs. Enjoy live music, dancing, and dinner By Daniel Posey Published: Aug. 3, 2023 at 12:38 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – FosterAdopt Connect is organizing its annual fundraising event, the Road to Home Gala, which will take place on Saturday, August 19th. … Read More

The Arc of the Ozarks’ Christmas Extravaganza is on December 8th! Enjoy a live auction, live music, and great food while supporting their Autism Services. By Daniel Posey Published: Jul. 25, 2023 at 1:43 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – We’re now halfway to Christmas and the Arc of the Ozarks’ Christmas Extravaganza, happening on Friday, December 8th. Daniel Posey gives you … Read More

By KY3 Staff Published: Jun. 22, 2023 at 1:01 PM CDT|Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Volunteers across the Ozarks spent Thursday at nonprofits for the United Way’s Day of Caring. This is the 31st annual year for the event in Springfield. Day of Caring encourages volunteers to make nonprofit locations safer and more comfortable for … Read More

By KY3 Staff Published: Jun. 8, 2023 at 4:46 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Springfield’s Habitat of Humanity hosted a virtual campaign on Thursday to celebrate 35 years of providing homes for people in need. It’s called “Hope in Every Home.” The goal is to raise $35,000 for the materials and construction of a five-bedroom home. Habitat says through donors’ … Read More

By Joe Hickman Published: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:03 PM CDT|Updated: 22 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Low-income seniors age 60-and-over can now get free $50 vouchers for fresh produce at participating farmers markets. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition program, now in its fifth year, is sponsored through the Missouri Department of Agriculture and in the Springfield area the vouchers are available … Read More

Daniel Posey rides in Bike MS: Texas 150. This is a two day cycle has the participants raising money & biking 50 to 100 miles a day. By Daniel Posey Published: May. 19, 2023 at 3:27 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Daniel Posey rides in Bike MS: Texas 150. This is a two day cycle has the participants raising money & … Read More