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Weather

Frost potential tomorrow

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Clouds linger today before a warmer Sunday

Updated: 16 minutes ago
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By Garrett Hamilton
Mainly quiet weather in store through next week...

Local

Businesses weigh construction impacts as MoDOT begins East Sunshine Street project

Businesses weigh construction impacts as MoDOT begins East Sunshine Street project

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Travia Forte
Construction crews broke ground Monday on a $10.4-million project along East Sunshine Street, and businesses along the route said they understand the work needs to be done.

Sports

Saint Louis' Amari McCottry (4) heads to the basket as Missouri's Bryson Tiller defends during...

McCottry and Sharma score 17 apiece, Saint Louis makes 14 3s to topple Missouri

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
It was only the fourth meeting in the last 46 years in an in-state rivalry that dates to 1931 that Mizzou leads 21-20.

Local

The law went into effect November 1st and will continue to be in effect until March 2027.

Missouri Cold Weather Rule in effect until March

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Connor Trett
The law went into effect on November 1st and will continue to be in effect until March 2027.

Local

2 dead in plane crash near Lake of the Ozarks, MSHP says (Courtesy: Missouri State Highway...

Victims in plane crash near Lake of the Ozarks identified

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The two victims who died in a plane crash near the Lake of the Ozarks on Tuesday have been identified.

Local

Historic Springfield Wagon, mail hack on display at Library Station

Historic Springfield Wagon, mail hack on display at Library Station

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Two historic horse-drawn vehicles, including a Springfield-made wagon, are on display at the Library Station as part of a loan from the History Museum on the Square.

Sports

Courtesy: Ozarks Sports Zone

Friday Night Football: Check out scores and highlights from district semifinal play in the Ozarks

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
District high school football moves to the semifinal round.

Local

Courtesy: Linden Stackley

DEK of Hearts hits streaming milestone with ‘Pieces of Us’, releases original holiday single

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Reflection is at the heart of two major new releases from Nashville-based country trio DEK of Hearts, featuring Marshfield native Kollin Bailey alongside bandmates Emily Clapp and Dylan John.

Local

The number in an Instagram post ranking Springfield 12th among America's "most dangerous...

Instagram post ranking Springfield as a “most dangerous college town” uses citywide crime data

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Phil Rodriguez
The number in an Instagram post ranking Springfield 12th among America’s “most dangerous college towns” is real. But it counts crime across the entire city, not just at Missouri State University, where the school’s logo appears beside the ranking.

Local

Edina Sentinel calls on hunters to watch for human remains amid Lindsey Watts case

Missouri newspaper calls on hunters to watch for human skeletal remains amid Lindsey Watts case

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Ashley Berry
Hunters are being asked to stay alert for what could be human skeletal remains while in the woods and remote areas this hunting season amid the disappearance of Lindsey Watts.
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Local

Source: Animals Review

Why squirrels can cause brief power interruptions in the fall

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A brief power interruption can be frustrating, but it may be a sign that electrical equipment is working as designed.

Local

Missouri measure gives state strongest protections for direct democracy in the country

Missouri measure gives state strongest protections for direct democracy in the country

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Hannah Falcon (KY3)
Missouri voters sent lawmakers a message: Hands off the laws we pass.

News

Nate and Kelly learn more about Springfield Brewing Company, while trying a few samples. Learn...

SPONSORED The Place: Check out what Springfield BrewCo has to offer!

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Nate Sallie and Kelly Smith
Nate and Kelly learn more about Springfield Brewing Company, while trying a few samples. Learn more about the great atmosphere and special drinks at SBC!

Sports

FILE - A St. Louis Cardinals batting helmet rests on the infield during a baseball game...

St. Louis Cardinals promote Rob Cerfolio to general manager at 34

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Cardinals announced the move Friday.

Local

The Aquarium at the Boardwalk set a Guinness World Records title for the largest Santa hat...

Branson, Mo., aquarium sets world record with giant Santa hat atop octopus

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
An official Guinness World Records adjudicator verified the attempt.

On Your Side

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On Your Side: CPSC, the agency that protects you from dangerous products, is broken

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Frances Watson
Consumer Reports’ investigation has found that the Consumer Product Safety Commission has become smaller, slower, and less open to the public.

On Your Side

Spire seeks natural gas rate increase in Missouri

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Spire natural gas customers in Missouri could see higher bills if state regulators approve the company’s request to increase rates.

Sports

Pictures: Missouri defeats Arkansas in Battle Line Rivalry

WHAT TO KNOW: Auburn hosts Arkansas in SEC play

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Auburn Tigers and the Arkansas Razorbacks square off in a meeting of SEC foes.

Sports

Missouri State Head Coach Casey Woods

WHAT TO KNOW: Florida International meets Missouri State in CUSA action

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Florida International Panthers and the Missouri State Bears play in a matchup of CUSA opponents on Saturday.

News

ON YOUR SIDE: Safety and Recall alerts airs every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. on KY3 Streaming.

ON YOUR SIDE: Safety alerts and recalls for October 28 through November 4

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jazlyn Summers
Every Wednesday on KY3 Streaming, Jazlyn Summers goes over the recalls from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Sports

Pictures: Missouri defeats Arkansas in Battle Line Rivalry

WHAT TO KNOW: No. 10 Texas visits No. 19 Missouri

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A ranked SEC matchup features the No. 19 Missouri Tigers hosting the No. 10 Texas Longhorns.

News

The Historic Gillioz Theatre celebrates 100 years of bringing the arts to Springfield

Springfield Changemakers: Gillioz Theatre leaders focus on the theater’s next chapter after centennial celebration

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jazlyn Summers
Springfield Changemakers airs on KY3 Streaming every Monday at 8:30 p.m.

Sports

Republic vs. Neosho

Ozarks Sports Zone Digital Extra: See preview of district football matchups; state volleyball updates

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
What a busy time for high school sports.

Local

As temperatures go down, 911 operations, the office of emergency management and nonprofit...

Laclede County agencies share resource list for cold weather and the holidays

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Emma McDaris
As temperatures go down, 911 operations, the office of emergency management and nonprofit organizations in Laclede County have banded together to create a resource pool to help as many people as they can this holiday season.

Local

KY3 Digital Extra: Missouri expands dental care access for adults on Medicaid

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Missouri has added limited dental coverage for adults on Medicaid and increased reimbursement rates for dentists, improving access to oral health care.

Ozarks Life

Monument 250's dedication ceremony is on Saturday, November 7 at 2 p.m. on the square in Bolivar.

Ozarks Life: Veterans’ Monument wraps up five year journey for Bolivar teenager

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 8:10 AM CST
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By Chad Plein
There’s a dedication ceremony for Monument 250 on Saturday, November 7. It’s at 2 p.m. on the square in Bolivar.

Local

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1 killed, 1 seriously hurt in head-on crash on Highway 72 in Dent County

Updated: Nov. 6, 2026 at 3:53 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Head-on crash on Highway 72 north of Salem leaves one dead, one hurt

Local

Rountree residents are worried that SPS's Facility Master Plan could mean their 109-year-old...

SPS Facility Master Plan could bring school consolidations, Rountree residents rally to keep their elementary school

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 9:57 PM CST
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By Connor Trett
Rountree residents are worried that SPS's Facility Master Plan could mean their 109-year-old elementary school could be on the chopping block.

Sports

Former Chiefs long snapper Kendall Gammon has been named the franchise’s nominee for the 2026...

Former Chiefs long snapper nominated for NFL Salute to Service Award

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 9:50 PM CST
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By Marleah Campbell
Former Chiefs long snapper Kendall Gammon has been named the franchise’s nominee for the 2026 NFL Salute to Service Award presented by USAA.

Local

The Wilson family

Springfield family waits overseas for more than a year to bring adopted son home

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 6:19 PM CST
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By Frances Watson
The Wilsons say they have spent more than a year in Nigeria waiting for immigration paperwork for their son, Oli.

Local

Licking community remembers 15-year-old Penelope Huff

Licking, Mo., community remembers 15-year-old Penelope Huff

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM CST
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By Ashley Berry
The Licking community is remembering 15-year-old Penelope Huff, who died Sunday evening when the truck she was riding in overturned in Dent County.

Local

KY3 First Alert Weather Tour stops in Fair Play, Mo.

KY3 First Alert Weather Tour stops in Fair Play, Mo.

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
On Thursday, the KY3 First Alert Weather Tour stopped in Fair Play.

Sports

Courtesy: Ozarks Springbirds

Route 66 Stadium in Springfield undergoes first full field replacement in 23-year history

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Following a milestone year marked by a stadium renaming, a team rebranding, and novel community events, Route 66 Stadium is receiving its first complete playing surface overhaul in more than two decades.

Local

The festivities launched with the annual Kickoff Show at the Americana Theatre, offering free...

Branson begins annual Veterans Homecoming Week with ceremonies, memorial exhibits

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:37 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Branson’s annual Veterans Homecoming Week kicked off Thursday, opening a multi-day series of commemorative ceremonies, live entertainment, and veteran appreciation gatherings leading up to Veterans Day.

Local

Missouri veterans can now get free legal help through the DEFENDERS program, a partnership...

Missouri attorney general, Mizzou Law partner to offer free legal help to veterans

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:32 PM CST
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By Hannah Falcon (KY3)
Missouri’s veterans can now find legal help without spending a dime.

Local

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Renovations underway at vacant downtown Springfield hotel site, promising boost for tourism

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM CST
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By Ciara Folkerts
A long-vacant building in downtown Springfield off East St. Louis Street is getting a second chance as crews begin renovations to convert the property into a Country Inn & Suites.

Local

Lions at the Dickerson Park Zoo celebrate their 2nd birthday.

Dickerson Park Zoo celebrates 2nd birthday for newly arrived lion siblings Taraj and Asali

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:07 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Visitors packed the newly renovated lion habitat at Dickerson Park Zoo on Thursday morning to celebrate a major milestone: the second birthday of African lion siblings Taraj and Asali.

Local

The town of McCaysville was hit with heavy rainfall and flooding overnight.

Convoy of Hope deploys flood relief supplies to Georgia, Tennessee amid record disaster response year

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
As emergency crews carry out water rescues following catastrophic flooding across the Southeast, disaster relief teams based in the Ozarks are mobilizing to deliver critical relief supplies.

Local

Garth Brooks speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Tennessee Titans new NFL football...

What Garth Brooks fans need to know before weekend concerts at T-Mobile Center

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Garth Brooks will play two concerts at T-Mobile, instead of the originally planned three. Brooks canceled a matinee after bots bought most of the tickets.

Local

PHOTO: Skin rash seen after a measles contamination. Freepik

Confirmed measles case reported in Christian County, Mo., linked to out-of-county exposure

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 3:46 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a Christian County resident who contracted the highly contagious viral illness after being exposed in another Missouri county, the Christian County Health Department announced.

Sports

Pictures: Missouri defeats Arkansas in Battle Line Rivalry

No. 10 Texas and No. 19 Missouri ready to collide in a de facto CFP elimination game in Columbia

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Texas and Missouri are both very much in the mix for a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is congratulated after scoring a touchdown...

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice files for bankruptcy over debt tied to Dallas car crash

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
Rice, a fourth-year wide receiver who was drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Chiefs, owes millions of dollars in settlements and legal fees as a result of a six-car crash he caused in 2024.

Taste Of The Ozarks

Taste of the Ozarks: Holiday wine pairings

Taste of the Ozarks: Holiday wine pairings

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 1:38 PM CST
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By Steve Grant
With the holiday entertaining season just around the corner, picking the right bottle of wine for family gatherings or dinner parties can feel overwhelming.

Sports

The St. Louis Cardinals open the 2025 season at Busch Stadium against the Minnesota Twins.

St. Louis Cardinals 2027 single-game tickets now on sale

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 1:32 PM CST
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By Matrix Midwest Staff
Single-game tickets for the St. Louis Cardinals’ entire 2027 home slate at Busch Stadium are officially on sale, highlighted by Opening Day against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday, April 1.

Election Stories

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Missouri Midterm Takeaways: Missourians send a message in midterm elections

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 12:25 PM CST
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By Steve Grant
Missouri voters have spoken. The voters said no to abortion restrictions and yes to making it harder for lawmakers to undo voter-approved initiatives. And the supermajority in Jefferson City has ended.

Now Showing

Peyton Elizabeth Lee voices Prue and Angela Bassett voices the General in Fathom...

Now Showing: What’s new in theaters

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 12:18 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
In this week’s Now Showing, a slate of new movies is coming to theatres between now and New Year’s. Plus, two new series are coming to Apple and Netflix.

On Your Side

financial planning for retirement, savings and investment saving money. A piggy bank sits on a...

On Your Side: Smart moves to avoid debt; simple budgeting

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 12:11 PM CST
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By Tyler Wayne
KY3’s Tyler Wayne shares this week’s consumer stories.

Local

Court Appointed Special Advocates for children, or CASA of the Southwest, will expand in Taney...

CASA of the Southwest receives $250,000 for Taney County clubhouse

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 11:12 AM CST
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By Emma McDaris
Court Appointed Special Advocates for children, or CASA of the Southwest, will expand in Taney County after receiving $250,000.

Local

College of the Ozarks POW/MIA Memorial

New memorial at College of the Ozarks shows dedication towards remembering missing service members

Updated: Nov. 5, 2026 at 5:40 AM CST
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By Billie Brightman
The new POW/MIA Memorial recognizes prisoners of war and those missing in action.

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Athlete of the Week: Tina Voznyarska, NCA Volleyball

Updated: Nov. 4, 2026 at 11:21 PM CST
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By Danielle King
Athlete of the Week: Tina Voznyarska, NCA Volleyball
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