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News

Damage left behind after hit and run crash

Lockwood, Mo. man in hospital after hit-and-run crash

Updated: 10 minutes ago
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By Michael Hoffman
Hit and run crash leave man in the hospital in Lockwood, Mo.

Local

Convoy of Hope is headed to Texas to help those affected by wildfires.

Updated: 12 minutes ago
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By KY3 Staff
Springfield’s Convoy of Hope is headed to Texas to bring supplies to those hurt by the raging wildfires.

Weather

Light rain may occasionally mix with wet snow tonight

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Light Rain Tonight

Updated: 19 minutes ago
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By Ron Hearst
The weekend still looks amazing

Local

Missouri voters could be asked to both legalize and ban abortion on November ballots.

Missouri voters might see abortion on the November ballot

Updated: 20 minutes ago
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By KY3 Staff
Missouri voters could be asked to both legalize and ban abortion on November ballots.

News

Springfield City Council banned gaming machines that award monetary prizes but Torch contends...

City of Springfield sued by owners of gaming machines after police start enforcing ordinance bans

Updated: 46 minutes ago
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By Joe Hickman
The Missouri company that's still running the controversial gaming machines in Springfield after they've been banned by the city council is now suing the city over the ordinance ban's legality.

News

Gardening

On Your Side: What to buy in March

Updated: 52 minutes ago
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By Ashley Reynolds
Here's what to buy this month.

News

Branson, Mo

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Why the Leap Year tornado outbreak was so dangerous

Updated: 53 minutes ago
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By Nicolette Zangara
The sun rose on February 29, illuminating the extensive damage from eight overnight tornadoes in the Ozarks. These tornadic storms were part of a larger outbreak spanning across the Midwest and Southeast.

News

Deborah Lundstrom

Jury recommends at least 20 years in prison for Springfield, Mo. child care provider convicted in baby’s death

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Judge will formally sentence Deborah Lundstrom in May.

News

Results of the testing are available now

Lebanon School District releases results of lead testing in water

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Marina Silva
The Lebanon School District released the results of lead testing in water.

News

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The Place: Blaze is looking for his Furever Home

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Alyssa Kelly
Alyssa Kelly sits down with Pfeifer Brown from C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue to talk about the newest furry friend up for adoption.
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Local

Dickerson Park Zoo warns of a scam impacting zoos and aquariums nationwide

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Dickerson Park Zoo is warning people about a scam impacting zoos and aquariums across the nation.

News

Mercy Hospital/Springfield, Mo.

Family sues Mercy Hospital in Springfield, claims long wait time lead to man’s death

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Anthony McGowan died in 2023, almost 12 hours after arriving at the emergency room.

All Things Culinary

Cooking with Kaitlyn, Orange Thyme Chicken

Sponsored: Hy-Vee Cooking with Kaitlyn

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
Cooking with Kaitlyn, Orange Thyme Chicken

Financial

LaTour Asset Management discusses thinking long term with your retirement plan and shifting...

Sponsored: LaTour Asset Management

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Michael Gibson
LaTour Asset Management discusses thinking long term with your retirement plan and shifting your mindset.

Ozarks Deals

Get 1 hour of axe throwing of just $15 ($25 Value)

Sponsored: Craft Axe Throwing-Ozarks daily Deals

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
Get 1 hour of axe throwing of just $15 ($25 Value)

All Things Culinary

Harter House is celebrating 50 years in business and thanking their customers with great deals...

Sponsored: Harter House

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Mason Seidel
Harter House is celebrating 50 years in business and thanking their customers with great deals in their meat department.

Outdoors

With spring sports getting into full swing, one local inventor has the perfect solution for...

Sponsored: Ponchairo

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Alyssa Kelly
With spring sports getting into full swing, one local inventor has the perfect solution for the constantly changing Missouri weather. Use code THEPLACE at ponchairo.com for $15 off through Friday, March 1.

Local

The goal of the program was to help those patients who had five or more ER visits over the...

CoxHealth’s community paramedic program expands coverage and team members.

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Chris Bryant
The goal of the program was to help those patients who had five or more ER visits over the course of 365 days in order to help a backlog in the ER and to help with the cost to the patient for treatment.

News

Route 125 intersection construction in Rogersville, Mo.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Missouri Route 125 closed at U.S. Route 60 in Rogersville, Mo. starting Thursday

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Reagan Di Trolio
The U.S. Route 60 and Missouri Route 125 Interchange Project is moving into phase 4 starting Thursday. Drivers should expect Route 125 to be closed at Route 60, but there’s more traffic impacts expected.

Local

road work sign

MoDOT to close crossover lanes at State Highway 125 and U.S. 60 near Rogersville

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Frances Watson
The next phase of the highway project is expected to last for at least 6 months.

Local

Missouri named Burrell’s “RecoverED” program as a Center of Excellence

Missouri named Burrell’s “RecoverED” program as a Center of Excellence

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Lauren Schwentker
Missouri named Burrell’s “RecoverED” program as a Center of Excellence for helping people with eating disorders on Wednesday.

News

FILE - An employee at the Good Leaf Dispensary measures out marijuana.

Fact Finders: Marijuana smoke is bothering a neighboring tenant

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Paul Adler
Our viewer Laura says, there’s a man downstairs who sits on the stairs and smokes pot outside. It comes into my apartment. What can I do? Is that legal?

Local

The district will be saving over $5 million over what they estimated the construction costs...

Springfield Public Schools updates 2023 bond projects, including lower-than-expected cost of Reed Academy construction

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Joe Hickman
Updates on SPS 2023 bond projects including Reed Academy, Pershing and Pipkin plus storm shelters for several elementary schools.

News

Deborah Lundstrom

Springfield, Mo. child care provider convicted in baby’s death

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A jury will recommend a sentence for Deborah Lundstrom Thursday morning

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs chairman and CEO Clark Hunt, with his wife Tavia, bring out the Vince...

Chiefs owner gets 'F-minus' grade from NFLPA, says team needs to improve facilities

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt admitted Wednesday the Super Bowl champions are overdue for renovations to their practice facilities after the NFL Players Association’s annual report card graded Kansas City the second-worst team in the league overall.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) celebrates his game-winning touchdown...

Jets take notice of Hardman's plea to Chiefs during the season to 'come get me'

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The wide receiver, who spent his first four NFL seasons with the Chiefs, signed with the Jets last March as a free agent.

News

Separate fires burning in Mark Twain National Forecast

Firefighters battle separate wildfires in Mark Twain National Forest

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Separate blazes are expected to be contained around 10 pm.

Sports

A Kansas City Chiefs fan, Chiefsaholic, poses for photos while walking toward Empower Field at...

Kansas City Chiefs superfan ‘ChiefsAholic’ pleads guilty to charges tied to bank robberies

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “ChiefsAholic” pleaded guilty Wednesday to a string of robberies and attempted robberies of banks and credit unions in multiple states.

News

Osage Beach looking to increase water and sewer rates

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 6:06 PM CST
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By Marina Silva
Water and sewer rates could increase in Osage Beach if the board of alderman approves it.

Local

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Missouri Republicans send mixed messages on IVF protections

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 5:49 PM CST
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By Joe McLean (KY3)
While some Missouri lawmakers contend that no interpretation of current state law would impact in vitro fertilization procedures, others say it’s a more complicated issue that still needs clarification and protection.

News

Missouri Department of Agriculture explains how to protect flocks from Avian flu.

Four reports of avian flu reported in Dallas County

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 5:33 PM CST
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By Nicolette Zangara
The Missouri Department of Agriculture reported four incidents of avian flu in Dallas County in February.

News

Trafford says he added up his sewer service bills from just the last five years and estimates...

On Your Side: Greene County customer pays 20 years for sewer service he didn’t use

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 5:08 PM CST
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By Ashley Reynolds
Tim Trafford reached out to On Your Side. He said it’s not just about getting his money back. It’s about making sure this doesn’t happen to you.

Local

A senior resource fair in Branson taught older adults essential skills to keep them safe and...

Seniors learn important skills at event in Branson

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 4:50 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
A senior resource fair in Branson taught older adults essential skills to keep them safe and healthy.

Local

Prosper Springfield

Many asking how Springfield can slow violent crime involving youths

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 4:47 PM CST
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By Michael Hoffman
Experts weigh in on youth crime.

Local

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Judge sentences Merriam Woods, Mo., man for illegal firearms following shots fired at police

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 4:38 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
A Merriam Woods, Mo., man, accused of shooting at a police officer during a high-speed pursuit, has been sentenced in federal court in two separate cases for illegally possessing firearms.

News

Leigh's Lost and Found Digital Extra: Search for missing bulldog

Leigh's Lost and Found Digital Extra: Search for missing bulldog

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 2:20 PM CST
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By Leigh Moody
KY3's Leigh Moody shares one woman's search for a missing English Bulldog.

Local

The Missouri House of Representatives convened on January 31, 2024,  passing the first piece...

Missouri lawmakers try again to block Medicaid money from going to Planned Parenthood

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 1:31 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Republican-led House on Wednesday gave initial approval to a bill that would bar Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood, which is already banned by state law from providing abortions in almost all circumstances.

Sports

FILE - The Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns play during the first half of an NFL...

Chiefs plan a $800 million renovation to Arrowhead Stadium after the 2026 World Cup

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 12:55 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Kansas City Chiefs are planning an $800 million renovation to Arrowhead Stadium, the third-oldest stadium in the NFL, that would begin after the team plays host to games for the 2026 World Cup and take about four years to complete.

Local

Camden County deputies arrested a man after leading several agencies on a pursuit.

Camden County deputies arrest man after pursuit, striking two patrol cars

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 12:44 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Camden County deputies arrested a man after leading several agencies on a pursuit.

Local

Wildfires are taking a toll on firefighters in the Ozarks.

Wildfires taking a toll on firefighters in the Ozarks

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 12:41 PM CST
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By Chris Bryant
It’s been a busy few days for fire crews across the Ozarks.

Community

KY3 Weekend Events

Weekend Events: What’s happening across the Ozarks

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 12:35 PM CST
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By Nicolette Zangara
Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Ozarks.

News

Springfield Public Schools School Board approves buying Chromebooks for kindergarten classes

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 12:17 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
In a recent survey of teachers in the district, kindergarten educators cited having a laptop for each student as a need.

On Your Side

On Your Side: Redesigning your house for working at home

On Your Side Digital Extra: Redesigning your house for working at home

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 11:43 AM CST
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By Ashley Reynolds
On Your Side's Ashley Reynolds discusses a home redesign with SCS Home Entertainment in Springfield.

Local

Candidate for Christian County coroner fails test to be 'Republican.'

Christian County Republicans must pass a test before running for office

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 10:03 AM CST
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By Charmelle O'Dell
If looking to run for office as a Republican in Christian County, you must undergo a vetting process.

All Things Culinary

Huey Magoos has a great special under $10 that you can customize. You can now use Door Dash...

Sponsored: Huey Magoos

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 9:52 AM CST
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By Alyssa Kelly
Huey Magoos has a great special under $10 that you can customize. You can now use Door Dash you have your food delivered to your door.

Local

Donald Trump, Nikki Haley

What to expect in Missouri’s GOP caucuses

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 9:47 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Missouri Republican Party will hold presidential caucuses on Saturday, offering voters their only chance to weigh in on who should represent the party on the November presidential ballot.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (11) celebrates his touchdown...

Report: Chiefs set to release wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 9:22 AM CST
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By Greg Dailey
In his two years with the Chiefs, MVS caught 63 receptions for 1,002 yards and three touchdown.

News

What's Going Around is a regional check of what physicians are treating weekly.

What’s Going Around: shingles

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 8:42 AM CST
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By Jackie Garrity
A local physician is seeing more cases of shingles and wants to remind patients there is a vaccine available for people over the age of 50.

Local

House fire in the 6000 block of Farm Road 140

Firefighters battle house fire in western Greene County

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 6:07 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff and Reagan Di Trolio
Firefighters battled a house fire in western Greene County on Wednesday morning.

News

The State Historical Society of Missouri has a research center here in Springfield.

Remembering African American history in the Ozarks during Black History Month

Updated: Feb. 28, 2024 at 4:03 AM CST
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By Reagan Di Trolio
The State Historical Society of Missouri is shedding light on African American history here in Missouri and across the Ozarks with an interactive map showing historical sites in our area.
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