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Weather

A Heat Advisory has been issued for southwest Missouri Tuesday.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Steam Heat

Updated: 8 minutes ago
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By Ron Hearst
Steam heat starts Tuesday

Local

Arkansas will soon begin distributing $209 million in federal funding to improve healthcare in...

Arkansas accepting applications for second round of federal rural health funding

Updated: 30 minutes ago
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By K8 Newsdesk
Arkansas will soon begin distributing $209 million in federal funding to improve healthcare in rural parts of the state.

Local

Missouri Supreme Court rejects calls to change August ballot question on income taxes

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Hannah Falcon (KY3)
Missouri voters will see a question asking them if they want to repeal the state income tax and replace it with sales taxes.

Local

Missouri Department of Conservation reminds people to leave baby wildlife wild

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri Department of Conservation is asking you to keep your distance if you find any baby wild animals out and about.

Local

Trees were down all along Jenkins Road.

Trees uprooted, debris scattered across properties after storms in Sparta, Mo.

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Adam Woodbrey
Several trees were uprooted in Sparta neighborhoods from Sunday and Monday's storms.

Local

Rural road in Polk County washed out from heavy rain & flooding

Polk County, Mo., flooding damages roads, washes out 70th Road bridge

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Nick Kelly
Nick Kelly went to Polk County to see how the roads held up.

News

Seafood House on South Campbell Avenue

Seafood House in Springfield closed after roof collapses

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
ROOF COLLAPSE: Seafood House closed after the roof caved in.

Local

Man stuck in pavilion at Sequiota Park during heavy flood

Man rescued from flooding at Sequiota Park in Springfield

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Billie Brightman
The man was seen waiting under the pavilion at the center of the park with a bike and his belongings and standing on tables to avoid the water.

Local

A warning to everyone who owns small pets

Leigh’s Lost and Found: Nixa pet owner warns of bird of prey attack after dog injured in backyard

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Leigh Moody
A nixa pet owner says a bird of prey tried to pick up her tiny Terrier mix

Local

Pickup truck stuck in water Luster Avenue and Meadow Drive.

Flash flooding closes Springfield intersection; storms knock out power to thousands

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
POWER OUTAGES: More than 8,000 City Utilities customers are without power after Monday storms.
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Local

06/08 Fair Grove House Fire

Firefighters battle early morning house fire in Fair Grove, Mo.

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Billie Brightman
The Fair Grove Fire Protection District responded to a house fire just off of Highway E Monday morning.

News

MGN Online

Section of 6th Avenue in Ozark closed after tree falls during storm

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
ROAD CLOSURE: A section of 6th Avenue in Ozark is closed after a tree falls during a storm.

Local

Kate Christianson/Springfield, Mo.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Brief tornadoes confirmed from Sunday evening storms in Springfield & Sparta

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Ozarks stayed on high alert on Sunday after a severe system moved across the Ozarks.

Local

The Springfield 3: June 7 marks 34 years since the disappearance of Suzie Streeter, Sherrill Levitt, and Stacy McCall

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff and Frances Watson
Sunday marks 34 years since the disappearance of three women from Springfield, a high-profile case known as “The Springfield Three.”

Local

Mcklaren/Lincoln, Mo.

PICTURES: Viewers share snapshots from strong storms on Sunday night

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Two rounds of severe storms pounded the Ozarks on Sunday.

Local

Playgrounds around the Ozarks are seeing a lot of use with summer break underway.

Tips to keep kids hydrated during outdoor summer play

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Emma McDaris
Parents know it’s not just about fun when kids are on the playground — in the heat, it’s also about making sure children stay hydrated.

Sports

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron delivers against the Minnesota Twins during...

Royals hold off Twins 6-5 after star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. exits with sore knee

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Starling Marte hit a three-run homer to back six strong innings from Noah Cameron, and the Kansas City Royals held off the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Sunday to take three of four games in the series.

Local

Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers hosts shred event

Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers hosts annual shred event

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers hosted its annual shred event Sunday afternoon.

Sports

St. Louis Cardinals' Nelson Velazquez celebrates after hitting a single during the eighth...

Torres homers, Walker hits RBI double as Cardinals rally past crumbling Reds 5-3 for series sweep

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Bryan Torres homered, Jordan Walker hit an RBI double, and the St. Louis Cardinals scored on two errors in the eighth inning to rally past the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Sunday to sweep the series.

Local

Futurecast radar this afternoon

First Alert Weather: Tornado Watch issued for the Ozarks

Updated: Jun. 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Storm Prediction Center issued a Tornado Watch for several counties in the Ozarks for Sunday.

Local

Most burglaries are crimes of opportunity, according to local law enforcement.

Local law enforcement offers home security tips after burglary ring arrests

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 9:09 PM CDT
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By Emma McDaris
After Howell County deputies stopped two Chilean men accused of committing a multi-state burglary ring, home security is on many people’s minds.

Local

People in Springfield share their stories for America 250

People in Springfield share their stories for America 250

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 7:56 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
As part of the national America 250 celebrations, people gathered in Springfield to share their stories as part of America’s 250th birthday.

Local

Groundbreaking held Saturday on the new Springfield, Missouri, Temple

Groundbreaking held Saturday for new temple in Springfield

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Ground was broken Saturday morning for the new Springfield, Missouri, Temple.

Local

Community gather in Marshfield, Mo., for annual Heroes for Hudson 5K

Community gather in Marshfield, Mo., for annual Heroes for Hudson 5K

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 7:13 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Many gathered and laced up their shoes in Webster County for a good cause Saturday morning.

Local

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this week that the New World Screwworm...

Arkansas ranchers urged to monitor livestock after New World Screwworm confirmed in U.S.

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this week that the New World Screwworm was confirmed in a calf in Texas, just 15 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.

Sports

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore delivers against the Cincinnati Reds during the...

Lars Nootbaar’s 8th inning HR lifts Cardinals over Reds 6-5

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Lars Nootbaar hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and Jordan Walker also homered as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 on Saturday.

Sports

Kansas City Royals' Carter Jensen celebrates his solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in...

Witt’s RBI single caps ninth-inning comeback as Royals beat Twins 3-2

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Bobby Witt Jr. hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.

Local

Close up of road, Photo Date: 06/29/2018

Versailles, Mo., man dies in Morgan County crash

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A man from Versailles has died after a crash in Morgan County Friday afternoon.

Local

Residents say that the wakes created by the boats has eroded land along the shorelines and...

Table Rock Lake property owners start petition to regulate wakeboats

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 11:39 PM CDT
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By Connor Trett
Residents say that the wakes created by the boats has eroded land along the shorelines and damaged property

Sports

St. Louis Cardinals' Alec Burleson celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the third...

Burleson, Nootbaar spark the Cardinals to a victory over the Reds

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 11:37 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Alec Burleson homered and scored four runs, Lars Nootbaar added two hits and an RBI in his season debut.

Sports

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha delivers during the fourth inning of a...

Brooks Lee homers, Twins score four runs in the sixth in win over Royals

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 11:34 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Michael Wacha (4-4) pitched 5 2/3 innings in the loss, giving up eight hits, four earned runs.

Local

Former KY3 anchor Lisa Rose inducted into Missouri Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Former KY3 anchor Lisa Rose inducted into Missouri Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 8:43 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Big congratulations to former KY3 anchor Lisa Rose.

Local

Free stargazing event in Branson postponed, new date set

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 8:24 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A free stargazing event set for Friday night has been postponed to June 13.

Sports

FIFA reverses World Cup water bottle ban again, allowing disposable bottles into matches

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
FIFA has reversed its decision to ban water bottles from World Cup stadiums in the U.S. and Canada.

Local

Nixa, Mo., Fire Protection District invites the community to visit their stations

Nixa, Mo., Fire Protection District invites the community to visit their stations

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 7:44 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Starting June 5, the Nixa Fire Protection District is inviting the community out to its “front porch.”

Local

Saline Valley Conservation Area/Miller County, Mo. (Courtesy: Missouri Department of...

Missouri Department of Conservation proposes new camping permits

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri Department of Conservation is proposing a new permit plan for free camping areas.

Local

Cesar Bolanos (Greene County Jail)

Springfield man sentenced in 2023 deadly shooting

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A man has pleaded guilty to his role in the 2023 deadly shooting of Chaviz Nguyen.

Local

Sun, solar power, working in sun, heat

Missouri observes Summer Safety Day ahead of summer heat next week

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By Nick Kelly
Meteorologist Nick Kelly shares what weather & medical experts have to say.

Local

Polk County and Dallas County communities are grieving after two young cousins died in a house...

Family and community grieve after two young cousins die in house fire in Polk County, Mo.

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Emma McDaris
Polk County and Dallas County communities are grieving after two young cousins died in a house fire this week.

Local

The fifth annual Nixa Multicultural Festival runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Main...

Nixa, Mo., to host fifth annual multicultural festival on Main Street Saturday

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The city of Nixa is getting ready to celebrate cultures from around the world this weekend.

We the People

This patriotic airstream is traveling the country recording the oral history of Americans in...

Share your story on Saturday in Springfield for America 250

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 3:37 PM CDT
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By Emily Pritchard
A special America 250 airstream is traveling all across our country. Now it’s making a stop in Springfield on Saturday to capture “Our American Story."

Local

1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Lawrence County, Mo., crash

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A man from Mount Vernon, Mo., has died after a crash in Lawrence County early Friday morning.

Sports

Kansas City FBI sending warning to drone operators ahead of World Cup events

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
The FBI is sending a warning to anyone thinking about flying a drone over certain areas during the World Cup.

Local

Courtesy: Springfield Fire Department

Springfield Fire Department puts two new fire engines into service on east side

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 2:48 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Springfield Fire Department has placed two new fire engines into service on the east side of Springfield.

Sports

Terrence Wise with Missouri Workers Power, the 501(c)4 affiliate of Missouri Workers Center...

Workers group opposing new Royals stadium plan to turn in signatures for forcing public vote

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 12:20 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
The plan to build the stadium downtown includes $600 million in public bonds and tax increment financing. It did not include a public vote.

Local

Food Box at Ozarks Food Harvest

KY3 Digital Extra: State of Missouri cuts SNAP benefits to buy fruits and vegetables

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 11:40 AM CDT
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By Steve Grant
Missouri is one of the states trying to steer low-income families away from using SNAP benefits to buy junk food. Lawmakers cut $2 million from one program helping those same families buy fruits and vegetables.

Local

The investigation led police to a house at 2215 N. Link near the intersection of High Street.

4 arrested after robbery at Taco Bell parking lot on North Glenstone in Springfield

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 11:23 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Police arrested four suspects accused of a robbery in the parking lot of a Taco Bell on North Glenstone on Friday.

We the People

CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250th: See the list of fireworks celebrations across the Ozarks

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 10:40 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
America celebrates its 250th birthday this summer. And the Ozarks is ready!

Local

FILE - This undated photo provided by attorney Erin Cassinelli shows Aaron Spencer, a...

Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughter’s alleged abuser

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 9:21 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A judge on Thursday dismissed a murder charge against an Arkansas man who won the GOP nomination for sheriff while awaiting trial for the shooting death of his teenage daughter’s alleged abuser.

On Your Side

FILE - A job seeker waits to talk to a recruiter at a job fair Aug. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla....

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 8:41 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war.
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