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Election 101: What to know before you vote in the November election
FALL FESTIVALS: Check out the list of 2026 fall festivals
November 2026 Election: See sample ballots for Missouri counties in the Ozarks
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KY3 Weather Tour: Check out the fall 2026 schedule
GAS BUDDY: Find the cheapest gas prices

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: November looks to start cooler and rainy

Unseasonably warm temperatures. Rain this weekend but questions surrounding amounts and timing remain.
An upper level storm is forecast skirt the Ozarks bringing some scattered showers

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Voting
Fact Finders: Something’s missing from campaign ads. Are candidates breaking the law?

Trending

Early voting begins in the Ozarks.
Election 101: What to know before you vote in the November election

Local

The Springfield neighborhood expects thousands of trick-or-treaters every year.
City construction alters trick-or-treat plans in Rountree Neighborhood of Springfield
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College of the Ozarks Dedicates a Memorial Honoring POW & MIA Vets
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National

Milwaukee Brewers players celebrate after winning baseball's World Series, against the Tampa...

Brewers beat Rays in Game 5 to win first World Series title in franchise history

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer
The Milwaukee Brewers have won their first World Series title, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5.

National

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he arrives on Air Force One, Wednesday, Oct....

US warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and AAMER MADHANI and SAMY MAGDY
U.S. officials have warned Middle East allies to prepare for potential renewed military action against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections.

Local

A small memorial now stands where Zachariah Morris was found.

Family of 18-year-old killed in Ozark County hit-and-run discusses his death

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Adam Woodbrey
The Ozark County Sheriff's Office is releasing new details about a fatal hit-and-run crash.

On Your Side

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On Your Side: 170 Animals rescued from Lawrence County, Mo., property will remain in humane society care

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Frances Watson
Humane Society officials say each animal will need individualized medical care, behavioral support, and time before it is ready for a permanent home.

Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tips

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Sponsored: Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tips: Check out the area lakes report; Ozarks angler of the season

Updated: 11 hours ago
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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.

National

President Donald Trump arrived at the White House on Marine One, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, in...

Trump calls for prosecution of Democratic Alaska Senate candidate over spoiler candidate controversy

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and BECKY BOHRER and NICHOLAS RICCARDI
President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for prosecution of Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate over her campaign’s alleged recruitment of a same-name rival to incumbent Dan Sullivan.

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‘Paul is not a criminal’: Family and protestors rally for Missouri State faculty member detained by ICE

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Ciara Folkerts
Family members of Paul Essel were surrounded by supporters Oct. 28 on the Missouri State University campus, calling for him to be freed from the Greene County Jail, where he’s been held since Oct. 7, and to be returned to campus.

Election Stories

Hermitage School District/Hermitage, Mo.

Hermitage, Mo., school district asks voters again for 50-cent levy increase

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Ashley Berry
he Hermitage school district is asking voters for the second time to approve a 50-cent tax levy increase. The same measure, Proposition Teachers, failed in August.

Local

‘Scout is kind,’ Republic Cub Scout finishes popcorn sale for fellow scout

‘Scout is kind:’ Republic Cub Scout finishes popcorn sale for fellow scout

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Zoe Mowery
Cub Scouts in Republic who sell enough popcorn get to go to camp the next summer for free. However, life happens, and sometimes things come in the way of scouts reaching that goal. But in Pack 74, one boy made sure everyone was able to go.
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Athlete of the Week: Jacob Shurtz, Fair Grove Soccer

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FACT FINDERS: Missing party labels on campaign signs
Why are there fewer "D"s and "R"s on campaign signs and ads this year? Fact Finders checked

News

City construction alters trick-or-treat plans in Rountree Neighborhood

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The Hermitage school district is asking voters for the second time to approve a 50-cent tax...
Hermitage, Mo., school district asks voters again for 50-cent levy increase

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Crime

About 10% of the Springfield Police Department speaks more than one language.

Crime in Your Neighborhood Digital Extra: Check out this week’s wanted fugitives

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Tyler Wayne
KY3’s Tyler Wayne and the Springfield Police Department’s Danielle Ellzey discuss this week’s fugitives for the week of October 28, 2026.

National

FILE - Hayden Panettiere arrives at the premiere of "Blonde," on Sept. 13, 2022, at TCL...

Police department closes its investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Anisa Snipes and Gray News staff
The Greenville Police Department said it has officially closed its investigation into the death of Hayden Panettiere.

Local

FALL REMINDER: Law enforcement asks you to keep leaves out of streets

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Law enforcement is asking residents to keep leaf litter from their yards out of the streets.

Sports

FILE - Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9) watches his extra point against the...

Chiefs sign former All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker as Butker’s struggles continue

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The Chiefs are adding an all-time great kicker to the practice squad as Harrison Butker's struggles continue.

National

FILE -- The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged.

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged ahead of midterms despite elevated inflation

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer
The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged.

Local

City of West Plains, Mo.

Boil advisory issued for parts of West Plains, Mo.

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A boil advisory is in place for parts of West Plains, the city said.

Election Stories

Arkansas U.S. Senate Candidates for November 2026 election.

One-on-One: Candidates for U.S. Senate in Arkansas discuss the issues

Updated: Oct. 26, 2026 at 12:40 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
This week we are sitting down with the candidates for Arkansas U.S. Senate. Democrat Hallie Shoffner and Libertarian Jeff Wadlin are running against Republican Incumbent Tom Cotton.

Leigh's Lost and Found

KY3's Leigh Moody feeds the cheetahs at the Dickerson Park Zoo.

Leigh’s Lost and Found Digital Extra: Dickerson Park Zoo trip stops in Africa with the cheetahs

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Leigh Moody
KY3’s Leigh Moody’s trip to the Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield stays in Africa this week. She shares her thrill of feeding the zoo’s cheetahs.

On Your Side

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On Your Side Scam School: Holiday season scams return

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Ashley Reynolds
The holidays edge closer and closer.

Garden Spot

Fassnight Creek Farms' Dan Bigbee shares advice after a tough growing season.

Garden Spot: Reflecting on a tough growing season

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Fassnight Creek Farms' Dan Bigbee shares advice after a tough growing season.

National

Dolores Huerta attends the Kering Caring for Women Dinner at The Pool on Thursday, Sept. 11,...

Dolores Huerta, pioneering labor organizer and civil rights icon, dies at 96

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Dolores Huerta, a pioneering labor union organizer and civil rights activist, has died, her family confirmed. She was 96.

National

A Nebraska truck driver of more than 25 years says rising fuel prices have him fearing for his...

‘It is killing us’: Truck driver says friends had to find different jobs due to diesel costs

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 2:47 AM CDT
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By Marisa Nunez, KETV via CNN Newsource
A Nebraska truck driver of more than 25 years says rising fuel prices have him fearing for his livelihood.

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Local

Neighborhood Works+

160 neighborhood improvement projects are on the list. How did the City of Springfield narrow them down?

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Billie Brightman
A committee narrowed it down to 30 projects across 22 of Springfield’s registered neighborhoods.

News

Mountain Home manufacturer Vantive is growing, and that means new job opportunities.

Vantive to expand in Mountain Home, Ark.

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 10:01 PM CDT
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By K8 Newsdesk
Mountain Home manufacturer Vantive is growing, and that means new job opportunities.

News

Missouri ranks 4th in nation for unintentional shootings by children, latest victim is 4 years...

Missouri ranks 4th in nation for unintentional shootings by children, latest victim is 4 years old

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By Casey Zanowic
Another incident involving a young child and an unsecured gun is raising questions and concerns about why this continues to happen and what needs to be done to stop those numbers from rising.

National

Emergency services work at the scene of a collision between two trains in Urda, Spain,...

High-speed train collision kills at least 68 in Spain’s 2nd deadly rail crash this year

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and JOSPEH WILSON Associated Press
It was the second major train train accident in Spain this year.

National

FILE - The Odyssey, a U.S. cruise liner operated by Villa Vie Residences is docked at Harland...

200 passengers stranded after US cruise ship suspends yearslong global voyage

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Odyssey set sail two years ago on a voyage to the seven continents.

National

Democratic Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown speaks during a campaign rally, Saturday, Oct....

Disinformation videos, likely from Russia, are exploiting real people to malign Senate candidates

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 3:31 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press and ALI SWENSON Associated Press
Social media videos believed to be produced with artificial intelligence and linked to Russia are misusing real people’s names and photographs to spread disinformation

Local

Williams Elementary/Springfield, Mo.

Springfield Public Schools School Board approves $2.3 million for Williams Elementary hail repairs

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 10:21 PM CDT
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By Travia Forte
The Springfield Board of Education approved spending more than $2.3 million Tuesday night to repair Williams Elementary School, which was damaged in an April hailstorm.

Local

The town of Everton had been without a local police department since 2018

Everton, Mo., reinstates its police department after 8 years, new chief of police swears in

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By Connor Trett
The town of Everton had been without a local police department since 2018

Sports

Missouri State defeats Sam Houston State.

Missouri State beats Sam Houston behind 2 passing TDs by Henry Belin IV

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 10:48 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
It was the first conference meeting between the two teams, and the first meeting between the programs since 2006.

Catch-a-Crook

The trailer was found on October 23 on Cave Road.

Catch-a-Crook: Pulaski County deputies looking for trailer thief

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 9:54 PM CDT
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By Adam Woodbrey
Deputies in Pulaski are asking for the public's help finding the person who stole a trailer.
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