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Convoy of Hope will launch a new $8 million automated food production facility at its Brookline headquarters; construction is set to finish in the first quarter of 2026 and the facility will operate before year's end to produce hundreds of millions of meals for domestic and international needs.

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Missouri’s homeless population grew 9% from 2023 to 2024, with a truck stop in one city and a hospital in another playing key roles in addressing the challenge.

Local agencies are evaluating how these facilities can better serve at-risk residents.

Historic Gillioz Theatre plans to celebrate its 100th year after a long recovery from near closure and COVID challenges.

Executive director Geoff Steele discussed upcoming concerts at the Historic Fox Theatre and Hammons Field on the In Our Town podcast.

Before Dickerson Park Zoo opened in 1923, local businessmen Heffernan and Reilly planned an ambitious zoological park to showcase rare animals and community attractions (including early political events and public spectacles) that helped shape Springfield’s legacy.

On Friday, record-breaking temperatures drew many families to local parks in Springfield as Nathanael Greene Park buzzed with children playing outdoors; forecasters advise residents to enjoy the sunny weather before winter’s chill returns.

A University of Pennsylvania report shows that November and December have the lowest suicide rates, yet experts at Boston Mountain Rural Health Center warn that holiday stress and isolation can worsen mental health challenges; they advise checking in with loved ones during these months.

Springfield swimmer Emma Belk, a Springfield Catholic student, clocked a personal best in the 200-yard butterfly at the Texas Swimming Center in Austin on Dec.

13 & now plans to join Indiana's team next year after medaling at a state cross country meet in November.

Holiday hoops tournaments are underway in Springfield as KY3's Chad Plein previews Missouri All-State teams and shares the latest scores and highlights on Tourney Central.

Fans can follow the action as the season unfolds.

Missouri Tigers will face the Virginia Cavaliers today at EverBank Stadium as freshman (Matt Zollers) fills in after starting quarterback Beau Pribula announced his transfer.

Coach Eli Drinkwitz adopted a collaborative game plan while All-American running back Ahmad Hardy chases a record-breaking rushing milestone.

Steven Ho Live Stand-Up Comedy

6:30 PM – 10:15 PM — Springfield Comedy Club — Reserved seating required — Join former ER Technician Steven Ho for a night of comedic chaos inspired by real-life healthcare stories.