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Light rain is forecast Friday

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Greene County deputies say the man made $400 in fraudulent charges.
CATCH-A-CROOK: Springfield thief tries to win fast cash

Local

Tim Thompson spent over two months in the hospital battling COVID-19. He barely survived, and...
A long road back in COVID-19 recovery for Springfield fitness trainer

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Coyotes spotted in Greene County neighborhoods
Coyotes spotted in Greene County neighborhoods during peak mating season

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Missouri reports nearly 450+ new cases; Arkansas adds 400+ cases

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Here's a breakdown of cases in both Arkansas, Missouri and the Ozarks.

News

Alzheimer’s Association reports 20% more dementia-related deaths in Missouri during pandemic

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Nikki Ogle
The Alzheimer's Association's annual report shows how Alzheimer's and dementia affects caregivers, government and the nation's health care system. It also dives into how race and ethnicity play a role in dementia care.

Local

Authorities bust Mountain Home, Ark. man accused of trying to meet child for sex in undercover sting

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A Mountain Home, Arkansas man faces felony charges after being busted by authorities in an undercover child sex sting.

Local

Drury University offers new scholarship for officers to pursue college degree

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Drury University is offering a new scholarship opportunity to help law enforcement officers looking to pursue a college degree.

Local

Missouri lawmakers move to forgive unemployment overpayments

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Thousands of Missourians would be off the hook for repaying millions of dollars in federal unemployment benefits the state wrongly awarded them under a bill passed by the state House Thursday.

Local

WATCH: Brush fire burns acres southeast of Strafford, Mo.

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Chief Richard Stirts says a farmer was burning and lost control of the fire.

Local

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: thieves attempt to steal catalytic converter from North Springfield church

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Kara Strickland
Dobony caught it all on video Monday when two people targeted his car in the church parking lot.

Coronavirus

INTERACTIVE MAP: Track progress from Missouri, Arkansas and US in administering the COVID-19 vaccine

Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 10:39 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The distribution plans for the COVID-19 vaccine are rolling out across the Ozarks.

Local

COVID-19 RESOURCES: Maps of vaccine providers, plans in Missouri and Arkansas, plus where to get tested in the Ozarks

Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 4:51 PM CST
Missouri, Arkansas and the Ozarks region have responded to the pandemic with several options for COVID-19 testing and various plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

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CATCH-A-CROOK: Springfield thief tries to win quick cash
CATCH-A-CROOK: Springfield thief tries to win quick cash

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Fitness trainer in Springfield battling effects of COVID-19 months later

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Monett Library break-in: thieves steal more than $7,000 worth of property
Monett Library break-in: thieves steal more than $7,000 worth of property

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Brush fire burns acres southeast of Strafford, Mo.

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Breaking down the hail and wind threats

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Leah Hill
Whether you are flying in the air or safe on the ground, hail, and wind can cause some serious damage to planes and homes.

Local

Taney County Health Department overrun with calls, many regarding COVID-19 vaccines

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Madison Horner
Kara Miller, the community health educator for the Taney County Health Department tells KY3 staff had received over 200 calls a day.

Local

New study reveals lower blood pressure in ‘healthy’ range for women; Springfield doctor explains

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Shoshana Stahl
A new study shows the healthy range for women’s blood pressure may be changing, which can alter what doctors view as normal for women.

Sports

Chiefs sell naming rights to field at Arrowhead Stadium

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Associated Press
The home of the Kansas City Chiefs will have a new name when the upcoming season begins.

Local

Thieves break into Monett library, steal more than $7,000 worth of property

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
Library. $7,594 worth of resources and personal property were stolen on February 16. Librarians say it was not a forced break-in.

Local

Camdenton man taken into custody for questioning in suspicious death investigation

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Authorities are looking for a Camdenton man wanted for questioning in a suspicious death investigation.

Sports

St. Louis Cardinals release plans for hosting fans in 2021

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Opening day is April 8.

Local

Missouri lawmaker pitches constitutional rules for transgender student athletes

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Transgender student athletes would be required to compete on teams that match the sex on their birth certificate under a proposed amendment to the Missouri Constitution.

Coronavirus

Arkansas governor, court split on vaccine eligibility order

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Arkansas’ highest court on Thursday ordered the state to immediately make the coronavirus vaccine available to judges, prosecutors and other court employees, but Gov. Asa Hutchinson said they’ll have to wait if they’re not already eligible for the shots.

National Politics

By slimmest of margins, Senate takes up $1.9T relief, stimulus checks bill

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Associated Press
It’s widely expected the Senate will approve the bill and the House will whisk it to Biden for his signature by mid-March, handing him a crucial early legislative victory.

Local

Missouri State Highway Patrol identifies victim of deadly crash near Brighton

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Deadly crash investigation north of Springfield Thursday morning.

Local

Driver smashes into business in south Springfield, Mo.

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Investigators say the crash was caused by driver error.

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Crews working to put out shed fire in north Springfield

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Fire crews are working to put out a shed fire Thursday afternoon in north Springfield.

Local

CoxHealth opens up registration for COVID-19 vaccination to anyone aged 65 and up

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The participants must show proof of age and residency.

Local

Fear of more building collapses worries community of Willow Springs, Mo.

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Linda Simmons
Just before 8 a.m. Monday, the old Curtis’s department store in Willow Springs crashed down to the ground. Nobody suffered injuries.

Local

Gov. Parson expresses optimism at St. Louis vaccination event

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson visited a St. Louis vaccination site Thursday and sounded optimistic about getting shots as soon as possible to all residents.

National

Supreme Court raises bar for some immigrants to avoid deportation

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the opinion for a 5-3 conservative majority that ruled against a Mexican citizen who entered the U.S. illegally and has lived in the country for 25 years.

National

OPEC, allies keep oil output unchanged, prices jump

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By DAVID McHUGH
Many analysts had expected a small production increase as the price of oil has risen 30% since the start of the year on hopes that the pandemic will ease, allowing for an economic rebound that should increase energy consumption.

National

‘Tiger King’ star Joe Exotic planning to release ‘tell-all’ memoir

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By CNN Staff
The former zoo owner wrote the memoir while serving a 22-year federal prison sentence.

News

Republic man, once again, facing accusations of fraud in federal court

Updated: Mar. 3, 2021 at 11:27 PM CST
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By Frances Watson
George Myers has a long criminal history of fraud in multiple states.

National Politics

GOP state lawmakers seek to nullify federal gun limits

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Associated Press
Legislation in at least a dozen states seeks to nullify any new restrictions, such as ammunition limits or a ban on certain types of weapons. Some bills would make it a crime for local police officers to enforce federal gun laws.

Local

Taste of the Ozarks: Spicy Melon Salad

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Check out this fruit salad for your next spring gathering.

National Politics

White House says relief checks to go to most who got December payment

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By JOSH BOAK
Under the current Senate bill, the Biden administration estimates that 158.5 million households will receive direct payments, according to the White House official who insisted on anonymity to discuss private conversations.

News

ALLERGY SEASON: Prepare for spring allergy season: distinguish between viral infection

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Raquel Harrington
Spring is more than two weeks away, and with it, those seasonal allergies are starting to ramp up.
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