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Thousands packed the streets of Springfield, Missouri, as the birthplace of Route 66 kicked off the iconic highway's centennial celebration with classic cars, community pride, and a tribute to American road trip history.
Volunteers across Springfield, Missouri are cleaning and beautifying their stretch of Route 66 ahead of the iconic highway's 100th birthday celebration. The community-wide effort shows how collective pride can transform a city.
A Springfield firefighter injured during a heroic water rescue at Springfield Lake has been released from the hospital and is recovering well. The rescue effort brought together 55 responders from multiple agencies who worked together to save lives.
Volunteers in Springfield, Missouri spent Memorial Day honoring fallen heroes by placing American flags at 13,000 graves. The program has grown five times larger in just four years.
A new drone program in Missouri could slash delivery times for critical medical supplies like blood samples and organ tissues to rural communities. The test flights connect Springfield, Rolla, and St. Louis, bringing faster care to areas where hospital closures have left patients traveling 20 extra miles for treatment.
Springfield's Discovery Center just became NASA's only STEM Innovation Hub in Missouri, bringing $250,000 and national curriculum reach. This partnership will train the next generation of space workers across four states.
Electric vehicle drivers at Springfield-Branson National Airport can now charge while they travel, thanks to six new charging stations in the parking lot. The upgrade is part of a $2 million expansion that makes Missouri's third-largest airport more sustainable.
Dozens of volunteers grabbed trash bags and safety vests to spruce up Springfield's stretch of historic Route 66 ahead of the highway's 100th birthday celebration. The Mother Road Refresh shows how community pride can transform a landmark.
Unity of Springfield is hosting its ninth annual Planet Unity Celebration April 17-18, featuring free live music, environmental education, and activities for all ages. The two-day community event aims to spark joy while teaching neighbors how to care for the planet.
When firefighters faced their most traumatic rescue in years, a volunteer group stepped in to provide hot meals and heartfelt support. Friends of Springfield Fire is making sure those who care for the community get the care they need.
Volunteers at a Missouri library helped families repair clothes and appliances instead of buying new ones, fixing over 40 items in a single day. The free event is teaching communities how to save money while helping the planet.
Sunday's storms devastated Springfield Community Gardens, which feeds seniors and stocks community fridges. Now volunteers are stepping up to help rebuild beds, walkways, and save what produce remains.
Habitat for Humanity is rallying volunteers to revitalize an entire Springfield neighborhood this weekend with yard work, tool donations, and community spirit. Homeowners in Woodland Heights will get help with essential repairs and keep the tools to maintain their homes for years to come.
A small-town musical about 7,000 stranded passengers welcomed with open arms after 9/11 reminds audiences that compassion still matters. Springfield Little Theatre's "Come From Away" shows how strangers became family during crisis.
Volunteers at a Missouri library helped families save money by mending clothes, shoes, and appliances instead of buying new ones. The free event combined budget relief with environmental care, showing how repair skills can stretch dollars and reduce waste.
Over 1,500 beagles are getting a second chance at life after animal welfare groups rescued them from a Wisconsin research facility accused of inhumane conditions. Springfield's Rescue One is bringing some of these dogs home to find loving families.
Birthday Blessings is recruiting volunteers to throw birthday parties and deliver gifts to foster children across the Ozarks. The Springfield nonprofit ensures every child in care gets to feel celebrated on their special day.
A Missouri science center just won a quarter million dollars from NASA to teach kids how humans will actually get to Mars. The three-year project will create traveling exhibits and free curriculum to inspire the next generation of space explorers.
Veterans and first responders in Gladstone, Missouri, now have access to free, cutting-edge brain treatment for PTSD and depression. The new clinic opens as Missouri faces the nation's highest veteran suicide rate.
Hundreds gathered along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive for Springfield's Juneteenth Unity Parade, kicking off the city's 32nd annual celebration. The eight-day festival is now Springfield's longest-running community event, bringing together residents for music, education, and cultural pride.
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