Bailey Strohl

Springfield

Evening Anchor at KOLR10 News Podcast

Evening Anchor at KOLR-TV (Springfield, MO)

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Springfield declares itself the world’s Cashew Chicken Capital

5 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Springfield convention and visitors organization “Visit Springfield” is declaring the city the “Cashew Chicken Capital of the World” as it kicks off it’s second annual event dedicated to the dish. Yes, the declaration made on June 2, 2025 is a promotion, but there is some truth behind Springfield’s most well-known dish.
NAMI Hope Center provides free support in Springfield

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The NAMI Hope Center in downtown Springfield is providing a vital network of support for individuals seeking a safe and welcoming environment to address mental health challenges. The center offers free daily group therapy and serves as a community safe haven for anyone in need. This week, as part of our “Serving the Ozarks” series, we highlight the impactful work of the local NAMI chapter and the story of one man who rebuilt his life with their help.
Local students compete at National Spelling Bee Championships

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

MISSOURI – Seven bright students from Missouri are set to showcase their linguistic skills at the upcoming Scripps National Spelling Bee championships. The students represent seven different cities in the Show-Me State. Ranging in age from 11 to 14, these young minds are ready to take on the nation’s toughest words. This year marks a monumental occasion for the Bee – its 100th anniversary.
Serving the Ozarks: On Angels’ Wings

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Bailey Strohl

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – On Angels’ Wings is a unique Springfield non-profit that provides free photography to children with life-limiting diagnoses. This week’s “Serving the Ozarks” feature introduces the mothers who have received this special support and the founder who is on a mission to capture life’s most fleeting moments. “We want to be there to celebrate that child’s life, regardless of how long it is,” said Michelle Cramer, Founder and Executive Director of On Angels’ Wings.
Sheriff: DNA leads to murder charge four years after Greene Co. homicide

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Bailey Strohl

GREENE COUNTY, Mo. – A Missouri man has been indicted for murder, four years after the body of a missing Willard man was discovered in Bois D’Arc. The victim, Russell Long, was first reported missing on April 6, 2021. His remains were found two months later by highway department workers in a rural area of Bois D’Arc. Autopsy results revealed he died from a shotgun wound to the chest. The remains were identified on June 8, 2021, and the investigation remained quiet until this week.
Crews work to restore power near Lowry City following tornado-warned storms

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

LOWRY CITY, Mo. – Severe storms that swept through the Lowry City area Monday evening prompted tornado warnings and left behind a trail of significant damage, resulting in widespread power outages. Sac Osage Electric Cooperative reported that crews are working to restore power, but anticipate a multi-day effort due to the extent of the damage.
Doolittle firefighters respond to unusual roadside find

2 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

DOOLITTLE, Mo. – Firefighters with the Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District in Missouri had an interesting call the morning of Monday, May 19th. According to a recent Facebook post by the department, crews were dispatched to the 22000 block of Highway P after a report of an orange balloon near the road with a “warning” tag attached. The images shared show a deflated, bright orange balloon lying on a concrete surface.
102-year-old to throw first pitch at Hammons Field on Sunday

3 weeks ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

A busload of residents from a Springfield senior living community will be heading to the Springfield Cardinals game to witness a very special occasion: 102-year-old Altha Corlew will be throwing out the first pitch. Ozarks First’s Bailey Strohl was able to pay Corlew a visit at the Bungalows in the Chesterfield Village in Springfield on Friday ahead of the big game on Sunday. “It’s really exciting,” she said. “When they asked, I was really surprised.
102-year-old to throw first pitch at Hammons Field on Sunday

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Bailey Strohl

A busload of residents from a Springfield senior living community will be heading to the Springfield Cardinals game to witness a very special occasion: 102-year-old Altha Corlew will be throwing out the first pitch. Ozarks First’s Bailey Strohl was able to pay Corlew a visit at the Bungalows in the Chesterfield Village in Springfield on Friday ahead of the big game on Sunday. “It’s really exciting,” she said. “When they asked, I was really surprised.
Serving the Ozarks: Watching Over Whiskers

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Bailey Strohl

It’s an organization that relies on fosters, funds, and volunteers. Watching Over Whiskers has been saving thousands of lives and finding forever homes for cats in our community for 11 years. This week, we brought a free lunch to its ever-growing shelter on East Sunshine in Springfield and learned how the founder went from fostering a few kittens to running a massive rescue operation. Watching Over Whiskers was founded by Marci Bowling, who stepped up to create a cat rescue in Springfield in 2015.