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Tyler Scott Boice (Courtesy: Greene County Jail)

Springfield man accused of strangling woman as she held child

Updated: 21 minutes ago
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By KY3 Staff
A Springfield man is in jail after allegedly strangling a woman until she lost consciousness while she was holding a child.

Local

TEAL PUMPKIN PROJECT

How you can help kids with food allergies enjoy Halloween through the Teal Pumpkin Project

Updated: 37 minutes ago
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By Zoe Mowery
Halloween is just under a week away, and as you flood stores to buy candy for trick–or–treaters, you should consider adding one more item to your cart for the one in 13 children diagnosed with a severe food allergy. The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to help make this spooky holiday a little more inclusive.

Local

Courtesy: City of Licking Police Department

Licking R-8 School District cancels classes Monday due to bomb threat

Updated: 58 minutes ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Licking R-8 School District said that all district buildings will be closed on Monday following a bomb threat.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, center left, and Kenneth Walker III (9)...

Seattle RB Chabonnet won’t return this weekend against the Chiefs

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The anticipated return of Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet won’t happen this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Local

Bingo and other games raised money for Pathways, who own and operate two homes for victims of...

Branson fundraiser supports home for trafficking survivors

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Phil Rodriguez
A Branson fundraiser on Sunday raised money for a home that helps women rebuild their lives after escaping human trafficking.

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Downtown Springfield bars crack down on fake IDs ahead of Halloween weekend

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ciara Folkerts
Springfield Police cited eight minors for possession of alcohol and issued one citation for supplying alcohol to minors after a focused enforcement in the downtown area earlier this month.

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Ozark, Mo., community comes together for trunk-or-treat, toy drive Saturday morning

Ozark, Mo., community comes together for trunk-or-treat, toy drive Saturday morning

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
It was a Halloween and Christmas crossover in Ozark Saturday morning.

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Willard Parks and Recreation hosted its 5th annual Spooky Sprint 5K Saturday evening.

Runners hit the trail for Willard’s annual Spooky Sprint 5K

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Willard Parks and Recreation hosted its 5th annual Spooky Sprint 5K Saturday evening.

Weather

A strong ridge of high pressure is keeping the rain away.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Staying Above Average

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Ron Hearst
Quiet & above normal stretch continues

Election Stories

Show-Me-State Politics: School districts oppose Missouri’s new grading system; state auditor’s race

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Tyler Wayne and Hannah Falcon (KY3)
KY3's Tyler Wayne and Missouri Capitol Bureau Chief Hannah Falcon look at this week in Show-Me-State politics.
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3-year-old girl airlifted after being rolled over by SUV in Barry County

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 12:41 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A three-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital after an accident involving an SUV in Barry County Friday evening.

Local

Motorcyclist dies after being hit on road due to previous crash in Morgan County

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 12:23 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A motorcyclist died Friday night after being hit in the road due to a previous crash.

Local

KY3 Digital Extra: New polling shares insight into Missouri’s midterm election

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By Steve Grant
The midterm elections in Missouri are approaching.

Local

Sedalia woman dead after crash in Benton County, Mo.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 11:46 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A woman is dead after a crash in Benton County Friday morning.

Local

Residents in Bull Shoals, Ark., to vote on if stores are allowed to sell alcohol on Sundays

Residents in Bull Shoals, Ark., will vote on “off-premises” Sunday alcohol sales

Updated: Oct. 24, 2026 at 12:05 AM CDT
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By Connor Trett
Bull Shoals has been able to sell “off-premises alcohol” since 2007. That’s when Marion County went wet.

Local

Greene County deputy vehicle involved in crash in Springfield

Greene County Sheriff’s Office vehicle involved in crash in Springfield

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A Greene County Sheriff’s Office pickup truck was involved in a two-vehicle crash in Springfield Friday night.

Local

Man hospitalized after crash involving motorcycle in west Springfield

Man hospitalized after crash involving motorcycle in west Springfield

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 9:41 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A man was sent to the hospital after a crash involving a motorcycle in west Springfield Friday night.

Local

Groundbreaking held for 2027 St. Jude Dream Home

Groundbreaking held for 2027’s St. Jude Dream Home

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 7:04 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A groundbreaking ceremony kicked off work on 2027’s St. Jude Dream Home Friday morning.

Sports

Courtesy: Ozarks Sports Zone

Friday Night Football: Check out scores and highlights from Week 9 games

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 6:49 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Regular-season action in Missouri ends this Week 9 of high school football.

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Dixon, Mo., Police out $112K after promised SUVs never arrive

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 6:21 PM CDT
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By Ciara Folkerts
With three patrol vehicles, each over 100,000 miles, Dixon Police were looking forward to adding two new SUVs in late August.

Local

A table of high school students all holding multiple digital devices such as phones and...

When does screen time become too much? Experts weigh in

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 5:48 PM CDT
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By Ashley Berry
Phones in pockets, televisions playing in the background, and social media feeds within reach have become part of daily routines. Experts say there is a point where that connection can become too much.

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Jordan Valley Health raises awareness of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act expansion

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 5:44 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Jordan Valley Health is raising awareness about the expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, a federal program for exposure victims.

Local

Halloween Spooktacular creeps its way into the City of Nixa

Halloween Spooktacular creeps its way into the City of Nixa

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By Zoe Mowery
Looking for a way to spend the evening with your family for free? The city of Nixa has you covered with its annual Halloween Spooktacular at McCauley Park from 5:30-8:30 p.m. October 23.

Local

Incumbent Fitzpatrick seeks reelection as Missouri state auditor

Incumbent Fitzpatrick seeks reelection as Missouri state auditor

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 4:33 PM CDT
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By Hannah Falcon (KY3)
Missouri voters will see a familiar name on the ballot for state auditor this election.

Local

Teenager charged as adult for New Year’s Day robbery turned shooting in Battlefield, Mo.

Suspect sentenced for involvement in New Year’s Day shooting in Battlefield, Mo.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 3:47 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
One of the suspects involved in a New Year’s Day home invasion and shooting in Battlefield has been sentenced.

Weekend Events

The event runs from 11-4 on Springfield's downtown square

Weekend Events: Get ready for the annual Pets and Pumpkins parade in downtown Springfield!

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 3:14 PM CDT
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By Leigh Moody
Pets and Pumpkins runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 24.

Sports

Courtesy: Ozarks Sports Zone

Ozarks Sports Zone Digital Extra: Get a preview of Week 9 of high school football; state playoffs for fall sports

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM CDT
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By Chad Plein
The regular season in Missouri high school football ends Friday night. Other fall sports look to crown champions.

Local

Courtesy: Nixa Fire Protection District

Smoke alarms, sprinklers credited in Nixa, Mo. apartment fire

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 11:27 AM CDT
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By Edited News Release
Fire breaks out at Nixa apartment complex, no injuries reported

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Take a peek behind the scenes to see the work that goes into creating this quality fresh...

SPONSORED The Place: Watch the coffee making process at Table Rock Coffee Roasters!

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 10:45 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Take a peek behind the scenes to see the work that goes into creating this quality fresh coffee from Table Rock Coffee Roasters.

News

Courtesy: Missouri Department of Revenue

Missouri begins transition to flat license plates

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 10:34 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Missouri drivers will see seven-digit plates with the new FUSION system in 2027.

Ozarks Life

Myra Goodson has owned the 140-year-old building for a decade.

Ozarks Unknown: The Haunting of a 140-year-old building in Aurora

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 6:33 AM CDT
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By Chad Plein
Myra Goodson has owned this 140-year-old building for a decade, and every day she knows she’s not alone.

Local

Potty Training Baby Bridge

New program in Webster County is “bridging” a maternal support gap

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 5:52 AM CDT
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By Billie Brightman
After a two-month pilot program, the Webster County Health Unit’s Baby Bridge program has officially launched to help families with babies and toddlers at all stages.

Local

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Truck driver dies in crash south of Sparta, Mo.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2026 at 5:25 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A truck driver from Bradleyville was killed in a crash south of Sparta Thursday night.

Local

The crash happened just after 5 p.m. at the railroad crossing on State Highway MM near Farm...

Driver OK after car struck by train in Republic, Mo.

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 9:45 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A driver is OK after her car was struck by an oncoming train Thursday evening.

Local

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51 school bus crashes reported in 2026 in southwest Missouri: Highway patrol pushing stop-arm tickets

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 9:45 PM CDT
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By Ciara Folkerts
Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reports 543 crashes involving school buses statewide this year, while last year's reports show 871 crashes.

Local

Families learned about sustainable practices that help keep Springfield clean.

Franklin Recycling Center in Springfield hosts 4th annual Boo at the Bin

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 9:41 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Kids got to enjoy early Halloween fun Thursday night at the Franklin Recycling Center for its fourth annual “Boo at the Bin” event.

Local

Brandon Packwood/Lawrence County Sheriff's Office

CAPTURED: Authorities capture man considered armed and dangerous in Lawrence County, Mo.

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 9:18 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Deputies with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Thursday evening who had been on the run for several hours from law enforcement.

News

Rows of Chiwapa millet, native vegetation and Japanese millet show excellent growth at Steve...

Drought threatens Arkansas duck season, AGFC warns

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM CDT
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By K8 Newsdesk
Arkansas wildlife officials are warning duck hunters to adjust expectations ahead of the Nov. 21 season opener.

Local

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and federal officials announced a...

Missouri, federal officials launch Operation Show-Me the Money to target benefit fraud

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By Hannah Falcon (KY3)
Missouri is cracking down on welfare fraud, teaming up with the feds to catch cheaters.

Local

Before trick-or-treating, check the costume from sleeves to lenses

Study finds Halloween costumes generate thousands of tons of waste

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A study found Halloween costumes account for more than 2,200 tons of waste each year.

Local

Medicaid recipients struggle to find help with eating disorders.

Medicaid recipients find it hard to get help for eating disorders

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 5:03 PM CDT
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By Zoe Mowery
An estimated 29 million people are affected by an eating disorder at some point in their lifetimes, but treatment can be hard to find, especially for those on Medicaid. According to the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, only 20% get help.

Sports

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) in action during an NFL football game against...

Doctors say inactivity and injury raise clot risk for everyone

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is likely out for the season after doctors discovered blood clots in his lungs.

Local

Fall is prime time to plant long-lived perennials, including peonies.

Fall is prime time to plant perennials that can last decades

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Fall is prime time to plant long-lived perennials, including peonies.

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 14 through 21

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 4:22 PM CDT
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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).

Does It Work

Ice Cream Factory

On Your Side: Lebanon’s Ice Cream Factory closes its doors

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By Frances Watson
Last year, former owner Shannon Imler sold a controlling interest in the company to PNC Brands Group.

Sports

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz calls out towards officials during the first half of an NCAA...

Tiger Talk: Bye week comes at the perfect time for Mizzou

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM CDT
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By Danielle King and Hudson Summerall
The bye week is good timing for the Missouri Tigers. It follows a blowout loss at Ole Miss.

News

National Drug Take Back Day: See locations in the Ozarks for Saturday, October 24

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 1:04 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is encouraging you to get rid of expired and unwanted prescription drugs as it holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.

On Your Side

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KY3 Digital Extra: What to know about Wall Street’s recent roller coaster

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 1:03 PM CDT
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By Steve Grant
Wall Street’s recent volatility has investors on edge.

Local

Rural school districts across Missouri, including Bakersfield, say new state changes could hit...

Rural Missouri schools say new state grading system could hit them hardest

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 12:04 PM CDT
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By Emma McDaris
Rural school districts across Missouri, including Bakersfield, say new state changes could hit them hardest.

Taste Of The Ozarks

Taste of the Ozarks: Pan-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Almonds & Bell Peppers

Taste of the Ozarks: Pan-Braised Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Almonds & Bell Peppers

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Add some flavor to your Brussels sprouts. Chef Dyllan Dale of Wild Foods by Dyllan shares the recipe.
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