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Weather

Upper 70s to some near 80° this afternoon

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Quiet & warm Saturday lined up

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Nick Kelly
Quiet & above normal stretch continues

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: 10 hours ago
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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: 11 hours ago
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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: 12 hours ago
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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: 15 hours ago
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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: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Regular-season action in Missouri ends this Week 9 of high school football.

Local

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

Updated: 15 hours ago
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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: 16 hours ago
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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: 16 hours ago
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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: 17 hours ago
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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.
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Local

Incumbent Fitzpatrick seeks reelection as Missouri state auditor

Incumbent Fitzpatrick seeks reelection as Missouri state auditor

Updated: 17 hours ago
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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: 18 hours ago
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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: 18 hours ago
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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: 21 hours ago
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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: 22 hours ago
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By Edited News Release
Fire breaks out at Nixa apartment complex, no injuries reported

News

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: 23 hours ago
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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: 23 hours ago
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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.

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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

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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.

Trending

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.

Now Showing

The FiveFest Film Festival is coming to Springfield.

Now Showing: 2 film festival award ceremonies happening in Springfield

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 11:56 AM CDT
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By Tyler Wayne
In Today’s Now Showing, learn what to expect at two film festival award ceremonies (SATO48 and FiveFest) coming to the Gillioz Theatre in downtown Springfield this weekend.

On Your Side

Brown also recommends a programmable thermostat, which can save up to 10 percent on heating...

On Your Side: Ransomware warning; preparing your home for winter

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 11:42 AM CDT
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By Tyler Wayne
KY3's Tyler Wayne shares these consumer stories.

Local

Courtesy: Missouri Highway Patrol

2 dead in Highway 5 crash north of Lebanon, Mo.

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 9:12 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Two people have died in a crash that closed State Highway 5 north of Lebanon.

Local

Malikai Salyers, Courtesy: Laclede County Sheriff's Office

Phillipsburg murder case: Second suspect’s trial moved to Miller County

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 7:31 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
TRIAL MOVED: Suspect's murder trial relocated to Miller County

Local

Hickory County Courthouse
Courtesy: Hickory County Commission

New Hickory County, Mo., treasurer appointed after predecessor’s indictment

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 6:43 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff and Ashley Berry
NEW TREASURER: Hickory County appoints deputy treasurer after predecessor's arrest.

Local

Boo at the Bin Costumes

The city of Springfield invites you to get the Halloween fun started early & learn important lessons at the same time

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 5:52 AM CDT
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By Billie Brightman
The 4th annual Boo at the Bin event invites families to the Franklin Avenue Recycling Center to learn all about what can be recycled.

Local

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. And as we start losing daylight sooner, being...

Look twice, save a life: October is National Pedestrian Safety Month

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 9:20 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. And as we start losing daylight sooner, being aware of pedestrians is even more important.

Election Stories

The District Fire Chief estimates that the district could potentially bring in $800,000 to...

Proposition Fire proposes 1% sales tax to fund Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 8:52 PM CDT
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By Connor Trett
Looking ahead to election day, a ballot measure in the Sunrise Beach Fire District could impose a 1-cent sales tax for the district.

Local

Veterans from the Ozarks pause at Arlington National Cemetery during an Honor Flight trip.

Latest Honor Flight returns home to Springfield

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 8:50 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The veterans returned from an honor flight to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

Local

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Buffalo woman’s death marks Dallas County’s second fatal crash on U.S. 65 as loved ones remember her & raise concerns

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 5:43 PM CDT
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By Ciara Folkerts
Two crosses stand along U.S. 65 in the Thomasville Road area, placed by loved ones of 58-year-old woman Jeanie Torrey, who was killed in a head-on crash last Thursday, Oct. 21.

Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tips

Courtesy: Bass Pro Shops

Sponsored: Bass Pro Fishing Tips: Check out the lakes report across the Ozarks

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 5:32 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The weekly fishing report is courtesy of Mike Webb, Bass Pro Shops-sponsored angler and owner of Webb’s Guide Service.

Local

It was a historic year for tourism in Missouri, but what’s next?

It was a historic year for tourism in Missouri. But what’s next?

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 5:28 PM CDT
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By Zoe Mowery
Governor Mike Kehoe stopped in Springfield Wednesday for the annual Governors Conference on Tourism.

Election Stories

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November Election: Libertarian Missouri auditor candidate says job shouldn’t be partisan

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 5:26 PM CDT
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By Hannah Falcon (KY3)
When Missourians pick their next state auditor this November, they will have three options: Republican, Democrat, or Libertarian.
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