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Twin Oaks Country Club
February 3, 2023
5:30 p.m.

CATCH-A-CROOK: Greene County country club thieves drive off with $1,800 in valuables

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Maria Neider
Detectives say a silver Chrysler sedan is connected to the smash-and-grab crime at Twin Oaks off East Republic Road.

News

Christopher Hoye is missing from Pulaski County, Missouri.

On Your Side Investigation: Missouri not required to use national missing persons database

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Ashley Reynolds
There’s a Pulaski County family missing their husband and father. They had no idea about this database until we told them.

Sports

Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman reacts in the first half of a Sweet 16 college basketball...

UConn a step from Final Four after blowout of Arkansas

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Anthony Black led Arkansas with 20 points, Ricky Council IV had 17 and Nick Smith Jr. 11.

Local

Teresa Tost/Ava, Mo.

First Alert Weather: Heavy rain leads to flooding in Ava, Mo.

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Heavy rain on Thursday evening led to flooding in Ava, Mo.

Local

Why do 7 Brew coffee shops go up so fast?

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
It seems as if 7 Brew coffee houses pop up almost overnight.

Weather

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Strong Storms Heavy Rain Tonight

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Ron Hearst
Flooding threat continues tomorrow

News

Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District leaders explain tax levy on April Ballot

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Marina Silva
For those who live in Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District, you will see a tax levy on the April Ballot.

Local

New Springfield-area Tooth Truck does more than just providing healthy smiles

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Joe Hickman
After 20 years and 30,000 students helped, there's a new Tooth Truck in the Ozarks to help a new generation of area students with dental care.

News

Chadwick School District moving to 4-day school week

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Liam Garrity
Chadwick School board approves four day school week.

Election Stories

APRIL ELECTION: Candidates for Branson mayor discuss issues

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
KY3 News interviewed Branson’s mayoral candidates. The race features Karen Best, Larry Milton, and Charles Rodriguez.
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News

The Place: Ellie and the Jelly kids book

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Michael Gibson
Ozarks local Jon Casey released his first kids book Ellie and the Jelly in bookstores now.

Local

Republic Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Mercy Clinic with ribbon-cutting

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Republic Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Mercy Primary Care Clinic in Republic to their organization with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday.

Local

Springfield-Greene County Health Dept. and libraries distributing COVID-19 test kits

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The kits are free to the public.

Local

First Alert Weather Day: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for the Ozarks

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Storm Prediction Center issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the Ozarks.

On Your Side

Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and warning people to park them away from structures until repairs are made.

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Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Gray Media
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National

Financial expert explains real estate equity bonds

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Rachel DePompa
Investing is a great tool to build long-term wealth, the key is identifying which opportunities are best suited for your financial goals. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert about an often-overlooked investment area: real estate equity bonds.

Local

Drury University’s president announces resignation

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Dr. Timothy Cloyd began his tenure at the school in 2016.

News

Missouri Senate OKs limits on transgender treatments, sports

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Missouri youths no longer could receive gender-affirming treatments under a bill passed Thursday by the state Senate.

Local

Dam maintenance to force road closure

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Maintenance on Bull Shoals Dam will force crews to close Highway 178.

Local

Ex-St. Clair County, Mo., sheriff’s office employee accused of stealing bond money

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
An employee with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office faces charges for the disappearance of bond money.

News

Springfield Police Department locates man reported missing

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Charles Robert Miller, 66, disappeared from 1415 North Texas Avenue around 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

Taste Of The Ozarks

Taste of the Ozarks: Spring Pasta

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Freshen up your pasta for spring.

Sports

Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright headed to injured list with groin injury

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Adam Wainwright has gone 195-117 with a 3.38 ERA over 17 seasons with the Cardinals.

Local

Prosecutor to seek death penalty in Missouri officer’s death

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A Missouri prosecutor has announced plans to seek the death penalty against a Kansas City man charged with fatally shooting a police officer during a traffic stop.

Auto Accidents

Driver dies in crash in Shannon County, Mo.

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri Highway Patrol reports a driver from Shannon County died in a crash on Thursday morning.

Sports

Ex-MSU, Rogersville High School standout Dylan Cole signs with the Chicago Bears

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The six-year NFL veteran spent the past two seasons with the Tennesse Titans.

Sports

After tears, Arkansas’ Nick Smith Jr. hopes for joy Vegas

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Nick Smith, a potential NBA lottery pick, has faced high expectations since signing with the Razorbacks.

News

Anger at Macron mounts as French unions hold new protests

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Anna Johnson
French trade unions held their first mass demonstrations since President Emmanuel Macron inflamed public anger by forcing a higher retirement age through parliament without a vote.

News

Sen. Josh Hawley on TikTok: “This is crazy. This has to stop.”

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Jackie Garrity
The president of Tiktok is set to address Congress Thursday concerning calls for an outright ban on the popular app in the U.S.

Weekend Events

Weekend Events: See what’s happening around the Ozarks

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Nicolette Zangara
Check out these weekend events around the Ozarks.

News

158 Nixa students perform their first musical in the new Aetos Performing Arts Center

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
Nixa Public Schools has a brand new performing arts center that students are putting to great use.

News

Springfield pedestrian dies weeks later after struck by unidentified driver; city working on more awareness

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Lauren Schwentker
Police say, Donna Campbell, 42, of Springfield, died from her injuries when she was struck by a vehicle.

News

Fact Finders: Can storm survey crews enter your property without permission?

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:57 PM CDT
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By Paul Adler
A National Weather Service survey team will reconstruct a tornado’s life cycle. They’ll determine several things including where it happened when it initially touched down and its magnitude

Regional

16 dogs will be euthanized, humane society seeks homes

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:52 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
The Jackson County Humane Society is trying to keep 16 dogs from being euthanized.

Local

Rise in vehicle break-ins reported in Greene County

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:07 PM CDT
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By Frances Watson
Multiple neighborhoods have been targeted.

Local

Marijuana shortage leads to soaring prices in Missouri

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Morgan Mobley
Less than two months into recreational pot being legal, there’s already a marijuana shortage and that’s leading to soaring prices.

Sports

Coaches’ sons Hurley and Musselman to meet in Sweet 16

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:24 PM CDT
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By John Marshall - The Associated Press
The two coaches’ sons have come together in the desert, preparing for a Sweet 16 game Thursday night that will push one a step closer to college basketball’s ultimate goal.

News

Lake of the Ozarks First responders practice with sonar technology

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Marina Silva
First responders at Lake of the Ozarks already have sonar technology on their boats, but during a Wednesday morning training, first responders got to practice with it.

Local

Springfield’s Cox College to add first doctorate program in 116-year history of healthcare education

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:40 PM CDT
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By Joe Hickman
Cox College is about to start the first doctorate program in its 116-year history. It will be in occupational therapy, a much-in-demand profession.

Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tips

BASS PRO FISHING TIPS: How to use an A-Rig

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Check out this week’s fishing report courtesy of Mike Webb, a Bass Pro Shops-sponsored angler and owner of Webb’s Guide Service.

Local

Aurora, Mo., man pleads guilty in methamphetamine case

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
An Aurora, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a conspiracy to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in Barry County, Mo.

News

On Your Side: Amazon text scam

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:01 PM CDT
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By Ashley Reynolds
The Federal Communication Commission says there’s a 500-percent increase in spam text messages.

Local

Police say, man, woman found dead in shooting outside business in St. Robert, Mo.

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:28 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The incident happened around 10 a.m. in the parking lot of a strip mall off Missouri Avenue.

Local

Spring Is Here: Preventing fleas and ticks on your pets

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:22 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Spring is officially here, so it’s time to start looking for fleas and ticks on your pets.

Election Stories

APRIL ELECTION: Candidates for Springfield Council Seat C discuss issues

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:21 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
KY3 News interviewed the candidates for Springfield’s City Council General Seat C. The race features Callie Carroll and Jeremy Dean.

Local

Council of Churches of the Ozarks hosts ribbon-cutting for new facility

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Council of Churches of the Ozarks hosted a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of their new facility.

News

Ebenezer Fire Protection District remembers firefighter who died in line of duty 1 year ago

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:35 PM CDT
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By Liam Garrity
Dustin Brandhorst, a firefighter with the Ebenezer Fire Protection District, died in a crash in March 2022 while responding to a fire call.

Sports

AP source: Jets, WR Mecole Hardman agree on 1-year deal

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 2:27 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The New York Jets and former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman agreed to terms on a one-year deal Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the contract.

Local

ELECTION 101: What you need to know about April’s election

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:24 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
KY3 is the Place to Be for election coverage in the Ozarks.
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