By Daniel Posey Published: Jan. 18, 2022 at 12:36 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The City of Springfield partnered with community members to start Clean Green in the spring of 2021. This initiative began with the goal to keep the Queen City clean from litter piling up amid growing complaints in the community. Daniel Posey talked to Kristen Milam about the … Read More

By Joe Hickman Published: Feb. 9, 2022 at 6:04 PM CST|Updated: 16 hours ago OZARK, Mo. (KY3) – Least of These, a food pantry for Christian County, had humble beginnings when it was started by a local church on February 9, 1998. In the first month the non-profit organization was able to help seven families. By the end of the year that total … Read More

By KY3 Staff Published: Feb. 10, 2022 at 9:49 AM CST|Updated: 25 minutes ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) – Ozarks Food Harvest honored local volunteer Jim Blackwell this week with the inaugural Jim Blackwell Golden Gleaners Award for contributing more than 3,000 hours of service in the past nine years and his extensive work with their Full Circle Gardens program. Blackwell joined … Read More

By Daniel Posey Published: Dec. 21, 2021 at 5:23 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – It’s a sound you’ve heard many times while shopping this holiday season. The sound of ringing bells for The Salvation Army. Candice Reed talked to Daniel Posey about what inspired her to volunteer with the nonprofit as a bell ringer. Plus, Jeff Smith from The Salvation Army … Read More

By Daniel Posey Published: Dec. 21, 2021 at 12:59 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Are you new to the Ozarks? Looking to get involved and give back to the community? Then join Daniel Posey on a journey to Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church, just outside of Branson, where a group of female volunteers meet to raise funds for various … Read More

By Daniel Posey Published: Dec. 20, 2021 at 4:46 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The final two weeks of the year prove pivotal for The Salvation Army and the nonprofit’s annual bell ringing season. Major Jon Augenstein talked to Daniel Posey about how you can help the nonprofit as Christmas and the new year approach. Augenstein also expressed his gratitude … Read More

By Joe Hickman Published: Dec. 13, 2021 at 6:54 PM CST SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – With supply-chain issues, political infighting, and pandemic-related fears it’s not surprising that more people are isolating themselves at home and looking for alternatives to being out in the workforce. “I think it’s very easy today to get disconnected,” said Mark McNay, the General Manager at SMC … Read More

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth(KY3) By KY3 Staff Published: Nov. 4, 2021 at 4:08 PM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Miracle Week is a special time of the year to make an impact on local kids and families served by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth. While assistance is provided for sick and injured kids year-round, Miracle Week provides an opportunity … Read More

By Linda Simmons Published: Sep. 21, 2021 at 11:53 AM CDT STRAFFORD, Mo. (KY3) – A new Care to Learn chapter opened in Strafford. The non-profit takes care of hunger, health, and hygiene needs in schools. Care to Learn works to provide immediate needs, such as shoes, hygiene items, even glasses, to students in need. With the addition of the chapter … Read More

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The MS Society is hosting its annual Bike MS on Saturday, September 11. The ride normally consists of two days, spanning over 150 miles, however the organization is changing it to a one-day ride due to COVID-19 safety precautions. Bike MS Director, Bethany Spilhaus, talked to Daniel Posey about the multiple changes to the route this … Read More