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Weather

Wind gusts of 20-30 mph will be common today and into early tonight.

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Windy, cloudy, and chilly

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Brandon Beck
Dry and mild for Thanksgiving

News

Dr. Barnes talking about signs and symptoms of eating disorders.

Springfield doctors say don’t let food anxiety spoil Thanksgiving

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Reagan Di Trolio
It may be a lot harder for some of your loved ones to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner if they’re battling an eating disorder or food anxiety in general.

Local

Vigil for Springfield woman killed in shooting

Family and friends hold vigil for woman killed in Springfield shooting

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Michael Hoffman
Family and friends hold candle-light vigil for woman killed in Springfield shooting

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, throws under pressure from Philadelphia...

Jalen Hurts leads second-half rally as Eagles beat Chiefs 21-17 in Super Bowl rematch

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Jalen Hurts ran for a pair of touchdowns, including a go-ahead tush-push score in the fourth quarter, and the Philadelphia Eagles rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat the Kansas City Chiefs 21-17 in a Super Bowl rematch Monday night.

Local

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Springfield Police Chief addresses string of gun violence and more at city council meeting

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Lauren Schwentker
The Springfield Police Chief is addressing a recent string of gun violence at city council.

Local

Missouri Supreme Court/Jefferson City, Mo.

Mo. Supreme Court declines to consider appeal from Ashcroft on abortion ballot language

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Joe McLean
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft was challenging an appeals court decision that ruled his ballot language for an abortion initiative was too biased and argumentative.

On Your Side

Experts recommend a crossbody purse.

On Your Side: Safety advice when shopping with kids; Is your purse a target for thieves?

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ashley Reynolds
It’s expected 130 million people will shop in-person on Black Friday.

Local

With an increase in gun violence and young people using firearms to attempt suicide, CPO offers...

Amid higher suicide rates and gun violence CPO offers tips on safe firearms storage

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Joe Hickman
Community Partnership of the Ozarks has several videos available on how to apply trigger locks and cable locks to different kinds of guns as well as a look at the lock boxes and quick-access gun vaults to choose from.

Local

Republic Police Department adds new lifesaving equipment

Republic Police Department now using ‘LifeVac’ choking device

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Republic Police Department now has new life saving equipment as the department equips all police vehicles with LifeVac kits.

Local

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, a Republican appointed to succeed Eric Schmitt, sits...

Missouri AG criticized for “looking into” Musk media dispute

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Joe McLean (KY3)
Missouri’s Republican Attorney General announced on X, the social media platform formerly called Twitter, that his office was “looking into” a dispute between the platform’s owner, Elon Musk, and the non-profit media watchdog outlet Media Matters for America.
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Local

Missouri DNR confirms investigation into asbestos at Dallas County Courthouse; court moves

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Marina Silva
Court proceedings are underway again in Dallas County. They’re just not being held in the courthouse.

Local

On Your Side: Avoid the plumber after the Thanksgiving meal

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Plumbers warn you could be heading for trouble if you’re not careful when disposing of Thanksgiving waste properly.

News

Sponsored The Place: A1 Custom Car Care Emergency Kits

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
What you need in your car this winter.

News

ESPN documentary reveals first comments from ‘ChiefsAholic’ since arrest

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
For the first time since he disappeared due to an arrest, Chiefs Kingdom is hearing from the man previously known as ChiefsAholic.

Local

Howell County authorities investigating double-amputation incident

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Chris Six
Investigators say this appears to be intentional, and more information will revealed soon.

Local

Former Springfield police chief, Lynn Rowe, has died at the age of 79

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Chris Six
Rowe served as the police chief in Springfield from 1993 to 2010, when he retired from his service in law enforcement.

Sports

Cardinals announce Daniel Descalso as new bench coach

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Brenden Schaeffer
Just like we've all expected, a St. Louis fan favorite is returning as an addition to the big-league coaching staff.

Sports

AP Source: Cardinals agree to $10 million deal with RHP Lance Lynn that includes club option

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Lance Lynn has since spent time with the Twins, Yankees, Rangers, and White Sox before finishing this past season with the Dodgers.

Queen of Clean

Queen of Clean: Removing wrinkles from clothes

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Here’s a homemade wrinkle remover for your clothes.

Local

Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services renews WIC contract for Greene County

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
WIC’s mission is to safeguard the health of women, infants, and children who are at nutritional risk by increasing access to nutritious foods to enhance diets.

Local

Springfield city leaders discussing $8 million agreement to repair Commercial Street Footbridge

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Christopher Bryant
The Jefferson Footbridge on Commercial Street may soon get a safety facelift.

Local

KY3 Digital Extra: Police investigate stretch of violent crimes in Springfield

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
KY3's Jackie Garrity discusses the recent spike in violent crime cases across Springfield with SPD Public Information Officer Cris Swaters.

Local

Lottery player in Taney County scratches off $1 million winner

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A Missouri Lottery player in Taney County couldn’t contain his excitement after realizing he’d won a $1 million prize on a “Millionaire Blowout” scratchers ticket.

Sports

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman will be back next season, athletic director says

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman will return next season, athletic director Hunter Yurachek said Sunday.

Local

Police investigate a crash that ended with a car hitting a Springfield Dollar General store

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash with one vehicle hitting a Dollar General store in Springfield.

Trending

THANKSGIVING DAY: See restaurants open around the Springfield area for Thanksgiving 2023

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
KY3 has compiled this list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving.

Local

Missouri State Highway Patrol warning people to be safe on the roads this holiday season

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 6:54 AM CST
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By Savannah Harrison
AAA expects nearly 50 million Americans to hit the roads for this holiday week, and Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding people to stay safe on the roadways as you travel for the holidays.

News

Black Friday deals happening this week

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 4:33 AM CST
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By Anna Johnson
The day after Thanksgiving often comes with many of the season’s best deals.

News

New CDL testing procedures coming to Missouri

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 4:14 AM CST
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By Ryan Hill
After December 4, those looking to get a CDL in Missouri will see some new things on their test.

News

Help now on the way for health professional students with student loan debt

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 4:02 AM CST
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By Reagan Di Trolio
A new law passed during the Missouri Legislative session establishes a loan repayment program for health professional students.

News

O’Reilly Auto Parts donates nearly $660k to 34 local charities

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 12:00 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff
A big donation is coming to several local charities as O’Reilly Auto Parts donates nearly $660,000 to non-profit organizations across the Ozarks.

Sports

As sports betting rises in Kansas, its future remains murky in Missouri

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 9:45 PM CST
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By Mark Poulose
Sports betting was legalized in Kansas in 2022 and has quickly become a booming industry in the Sunflower State.

Sports

Evans scores 22, Adams hits winner with 3 seconds left; Jackson St. beats Missouri

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 9:30 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Missouri (3-2) is 7-1 all-time against Jackson State.

Local

College students under mental health stress: experts weigh in

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 8:51 PM CST
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By Michael Hoffman
College students struggling with mental health, experts weigh in.

Local

Two killed after being thrown from a truck on Highway 65 near Buffalo, Mo.

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 6:07 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Two people have died after being thrown from a truck Sunday midmorning.

Local

Springfield man dies after being shot in the parking lot of a grocery store

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 5:37 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
One man has died after being shot in the parking lot of a Price Cutter in Springfield Saturday evening.

Sports

Arkansas to retain Pittman as head coach

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 1:06 PM CST
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By Logan Whaley
Sam Pittman will be Arkansas’ head coach in 2024, Razorback Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek said in a statement Sunday afternoon.

Local

19-year-old girl killed in motorcycle crash in Rogersville; police say speed was a factor

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 1:01 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
A 19-year-old girl has died after a motorcycle crash in Rogersville Saturday evening.

Local

Salem, Mo. teenager killed in single-motorcycle crash

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 11:39 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff
A teenager has died after a motorcycle crash Saturday night in Dent County.

Weekend Events

Weekend Events: What’s happening across the Ozarks

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 9:58 AM CST
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By Nicolette Zangara
Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Ozarks.

Local

Greene County Sheriff’s deputies investigate body found in southwest Springfield

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 7:34 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff
This story is breaking...

Local

Springfield City Council to consider grant to expand Eastgate Avenue

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 6:12 AM CST
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By Savannah Harrison
Springfield City Council will consider a grant Monday night to potentially expand Eastgate Avenue from Division Street to Le Compte Road.

Local

ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING: City of Springfield hopes to begin the process of becoming a holiday destination

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 11:02 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
This year the City of Springfield hopes Saturday night’s tree lighting, will begin the process of becoming holiday destination for Springfieldians.

Sports

Cook drives No. 11 Missouri to winning field goal with 5 seconds left for victory over Florida

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Cody Schrader carried the ball 23 times for 148 yards and a touchdown.

Local

Saturday marks two years since MoDOT workers killed in work zone crash

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 10:23 PM CST
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By Shoshana Stahl
Saturday, November 18, marks two years since two MoDOT workers were killed in a work zone crash.

Sports

Jefferson’s 3 TD passes help Arkansas roll past Florida International

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 10:20 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
KJ Jefferson passed for 187 yards and ran 15 times for 90 yards. He paced an offense that gained 510 yards, including 323 on the ground.

Sports

South Dakota State beats Missouri State, clinches second straight MVFC title

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 9:29 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Jordan Pachot totaled 261 yards on 23-of-35 passing for the Bears (4-7, 3-5).

News

Nearly 1,000 people attended a meeting to discuss future designation of Buffalo National River

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 9:19 PM CST
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By Michael Hoffman
Nearly 1,000 turned up to a meeting in Marshall, Ark., surrounding the future of the Buffalo River.

Trending

LIST: Christmas parades around the Ozarks

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 6:57 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Christmas is right around the corner, and towns across the Ozarks are preparing to host Christmas parades.

Local

Five St. Louis siblings sticking together in heartwarming adoption story

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
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By Cameron Bopp
5 young St. Louis siblings are sticking together after their foster families finalized their adoptions on 'Adoption Saturday.'
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