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
United Way of the Ozarks offering community engagement “toolboxes” to help businesses attract and retain employees
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
Miracle Week: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Miracle Week Set for Nov. 29 – Dec. 5
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
Care to Learn opens new chapter inside Strafford School District
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
Volunteer Ozarks – Bike MS
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
KY3 for Kids: 100 Acts of Kindness
By KY3 Staff Published: Jul. 20, 2021 at 9:32 AM CDT SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – It only takes a small act of kindness to make a big difference. Leading up to National Good Neighbor Day on September 28, 2021, KY3 and the University of Missouri Extension office are teaming up to provide 100 Acts of Kindness through KY3 for Kids. The … Read More
Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield reopening for fall semester Monday with COVID-19 safety plan
By Shoshana Stahl Published: Aug. 17, 2021 at 8:32 PM CDT|Updated: 13 hours ago SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Kids across Springfield spend days after school at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield. The clubs open for the fall semester on Monday, August 23, with added safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Director of Operations Jeff Long says eight different sites … Read More
