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Taylor Swift arrives to Arrowhead Stadium before the AFC Championship NFL football game...

Taylor Swift arrives for AFC title game, hoping Travis Kelce and the Chiefs return to the Super Bowl

Updated: 50 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
You could say that Taylor Swift’s championship era is in its second consecutive season.

News

President Donald Trump, flanked by Sen. Tom Cotton, R- Ark., left, and Sen. David Perdue,...

Trump should rethink revoking former officials’ security details, Tom Cotton says

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By The Associated Press
President Donald Trump should rethink his decision to remove security details from three former senior national security officials, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Sunday.

News

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Alleged package thief from California could be behind bars in Missouri for years

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A California man could be behind bars for nearly two decades after he was allegedly caught stealing mail from several addresses in rural Missouri.

Local

Ella Jae Phillips

ENDANGERED PERSON ADVISORY CANCELED for missing Greene County teenager

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
UPDATE: The Greene County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday morning that Ella Phillips has been found safe.

Local

ICE detains two in northwest Arkansas

ICE detains two men in northwest Arkansas on their way to work

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Federal immigration officials detained two men as they were on their way to work in Fayetteville, Arkansas, last week.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis (56) celebrates sacking Houston Texans...

As the Chiefs chase a Super Bowl three-peat, the Bills aim to spoil the party in Kansas City

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Since meeting for the AFC title on Jan. 24, 2021, the Bills and Chiefs have met seven times, with Buffalo winning all four regular-season matchups and Kansas City winning each of the three playoff games.

Weather

Cloud cover remains consistent

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Cooler and cloudier today

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Nicolette Zangara
Plenty of clouds Sunday, but likely dry

Sports

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Jeremiah Fears, Jalon Moore rally Oklahoma to victory over Arkansas

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Johnell Davis had 18 points on 5-for-16 shooting to lead the Razorbacks (12-8, 1-6), who have lost six of seven in their first season under John Calipari.

Sports

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Stirtz, Drake take down Missouri State in OT

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Bears (7-14, 0-10) were led by Michael Osei-Bonsu, who recorded 24 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks.

Sports

Missouri's Mark Mitchell, right, grabs a loose ball in front of Mississippi's Malik Dia (0)...

Bates scores 26, Grill adds 22 and No. 22 Missouri hands No. 16 Mississippi 3rd straight loss

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Missouri did not trail over the final 32:56 of the game.
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Courtesy: Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District

Firefighters battle large shop fire in Webster County, Mo.

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Firefighters arrived at the building fully engulfed.

Local

Jenny Lind Hall tenants spoke at the rally.

Jenny Lind Apartment tenants rally together for safer living conditions

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Reagan Di Trolio
Jenny Lind Hall tenants had a rally inside the complex on Saturday afternoon.

Local

Courtesy: Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District

Two injured after car drives into Rogersville church

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Two people were moderately injured after their car went into a church in Rogersville Saturday evening.

Local

Missouri lawmakers from the Ozarks kicked off the “Missouri Tax Cut Tour” at Big Whiskey’s in...

Missouri lawmakers kick off tour to promote legislation that would eventually eliminate the state income tax

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The group is pushing to pass tax legislation that would eventually eliminate the state income tax.

News

Franklin County man wanted by the FBI for child sex trafficking captured in Florida

Franklin County man wanted by the FBI for child sex trafficking captured in Florida

Updated: Jan. 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM CST
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By Kalie Strain
A Franklin County man wanted by the FBI for child sexual abuse charges and a federal child sex trafficking charge was taken into custody Saturday in Florida.

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Boil advisory issued for parts Texas County after break in water line

Updated: Jan. 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Texas County authorities have issued a boil advisory for part of the county.

Local

Caulfield fatal crash

Caulfield, Mo. man dies after truck hits utility pole

Updated: Jan. 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
A man from Caulfield has died after a single-truck crash Saturday afternoon.

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200 Fort Riley soldiers to reinforce 2,500 troops already at the southern border

Updated: Jan. 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Around 200 soldiers from Fort Riley are set to reinforce the 2,500 forces already at the southern border following an order from President Trump.

Local

Shaquile O'Neal visits Jefferson City. Courtesy: Governor Mike Kehoe

NBA legend Shaq visits Missouri to celebrate state benefits expansion

Updated: Jan. 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was at the Missouri Capitol Friday as part of a benefits expansion of SteadyIQ. Shaq cofounded SteadyIQ.

Local

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin detailed the execution of search warrants at 12...

Authorities arrest Chinese Nationalist in Harrison, Ark., as part of human trafficking raid; 3 others arrested statewide

Updated: Jan. 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff and Charmelle O'Dell
Authorities arrested four Chinese Nationalists, including one in Harrison, at massage parlors across the state in a human trafficking raid.

Sports

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (43) tries to avoid a tackle by Buffalo Bills...

Bills rule out S Rapp, while CB Benford questionable to play in AFC title game at Chiefs

Updated: Jan. 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Bills battle the Chiefs on Sunday in the AFC Championship game.

Sports

Jan. 18, 2025- Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce grins as he references one of his...

Travis Kelce says he ‘used to dream’ of playing QB the way Josh Allen does

Updated: Jan. 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
When Kelce thinks back to his days growing up, though, he always wanted to be like ... like Josh Allen?

News

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Missouri State hosts Stirtz and Drake

Updated: Jan. 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Bears and Bulldogs square off Saturday for the first time in conference play this season.

Sports

Missouri's Tamar Bates (2) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game...

No. 22 Missouri Tigers host No. 16 Ole Miss Rebels

Updated: Jan. 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Tigers have gone 14-0 at home.

Sports

Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile (4) shoots over Maryland Eastern Shore forward Maurice Vassel...

Arkansas goes for 2-straight SEC wins Saturday against Oklahoma

Updated: Jan. 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Razorbacks have gone 9-2 in home games.

Local

Residents jump from upper floors to escape apartment fire in St. Louis; several injured

Updated: Jan. 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The St. Louis Fire Department responded to a two-story apartment building on fire in the 8400 block of Halls Ferry Road at around 2:30 a.m. Saturday.

News

The bar is expecting it to be packed for the AFC Championship game on Sunday.

Chiefs bar in Buffalo preparing for packed house for AFC Championship Game

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM CST
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By Betsy Webster
A Chiefs-themed bar in Buffalo, New York, is preparing for a packed house for the AFC Championship game.

Local

AG Bailey suing China over COVID-19, seeking $25 billion in damages

AG Bailey suing China over COVID-19, seeking $25 billion in damages

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is making Missouri the first state to take China to court over the COVID-19 pandemic.

News

David Leach wants to add Taylor Swift's signature to his tattoo.

Chiefs fan hopes to add luck to ‘champ stamp’ with Taylor Swift’s signature

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
One fan is hoping to get Taylor Swift's signature to add to his Chiefs tattoo.

News

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mayor Quinton Lucas bet a platter of barbecue from Arthur Bryant's on...

AFC Championship bet: KC barbecue vs. Buffalo wings on the menu

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas has only lost two of his playoff bets.

Local

Officers responded to East Kearney near Summit around noon on Friday.

Police investigate a deadly crash involving pedestrian in north Springfield

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian in north Springfield.

Local

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Outlaw Nationals Monster Truck Show comes to Springfield this weekend

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Six monster trucks will hit the dirt and duke it out for two straight hours.

Local

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Hundreds of vendors take part in Greater Springfield Garage Sale and Marketplace

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Hundreds of vendors will take part in the Greater Springfield Garage Sale and Marketplace this weekend.

Local

Ernie Biggs

Downtown Springfield Association discusses future of the area after multiple businesses close in January

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The Downtown Springfield Association is speaking out after two iconic bars downtown have announced this month, they’re going out of business.

Local

Crews work to fix broken water main in Dixon, Mo.

Water main break leads to outages in Dixon, Mo.

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff and Reagan Di Trolio
A water main break caused outages and low water pressure in Dixon.

Local

Jack Frost 5K run returns Saturday at Missouri State University

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
A popular winter 5K run in the Ozarks returns on Saturday.

Local

CASA of Southwest Missouri.

CASA of Southwest Missouri creates new Facebook page after previous page’s removal

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
CASA of Southwest Missouri has created a new Facebook page.

Local

Retailers prepare for the possibility of another Chiefs Super Bowl.

Ozarks stores and fans prepping for a Chiefs win on Sunday against Buffalo

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM CST
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By Chris Bryant
The Kansas City Chiefs host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in the AFC Championship game.

Local

Johnny Patrom

Man federally charged after robbing a bank in east Springfield

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The man who was arrested this week for robbing a bank in Springfield has been charged.

News

Levy, the hospitality partner for premium areas at Arrowhead Stadium provided a picture of its...

Chiefs fans have new food options for AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
The Triple Smash Burger with Trifecta Sauce it a tribute to the Chiefs history and quest for a new record.

Local

Courtesy: Dickerson Park Zoo

Lion at Dickerson Park Zoo humanely euthanized after declining health

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The Dickerson Park Zoo announced Friday that its male lion, Ade, has died.

News

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks as Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead...

WATCH: Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley addresses President Trump’s pardons

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The Republican said the president kept his promise.

News

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Missouri man accused of impersonating immigration officer

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM CST
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A Missouri man is accused of impersonating an immigration officer and threatening a woman.

Local

Tim Magee

Former Willard soccer coach pleads guilty to sex crimes

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
A former Willard High School soccer coach accused of inappropriate relations with a student has pleaded guilty.

Local

Billed filed in the Arkansas General Assembly to require body cameras for police.

Bill would require body cameras for all Ark. officers

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM CST
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By K8 Newsdesk
House Bill 1219, filed by Republican Rep. R. Scott Richardson of Bentonville, would also require those cameras to be recording when officers interact with the public.

News

President Donald Trump signs an executive order regarding cartels in the Oval Office of the...

Who’s the guy handing Trump those binders of executive orders? Meet Missouri’s Will Scharf

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Those binders full of executive orders that President Donald Trump has been signing with a flourish and a wide-tipped Sharpie during his first week in office don’t just magically appear before him.

Sports

Courtesy: MU Health Care

Legendary St. Louis high school basketball coach reunites with MU Health Care team that saved his life

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
March of 2024 was a very difficult month for Incarnate Word Academy athletic director and girls’ basketball coach Dan Rolfes.

Local

Pedestrian underpass opens on Missouri State University campus

MSU to close underpass for utility work, putting up temporary crosswalk on Grand Street

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Missouri State University students and drivers who use Grand Street will see some changes for a few weeks.

Local

KY3 Digital Extra: Missouri lawmakers propose several education bills

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM CST
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By Steve Grant
Missouri lawmakers filed more than 100 bills on education. Many of those deal with school choice.

Ozarks Life

Historians move former Route 66 gas station from Niangua to Marshfield.

Ozarks Life: Piece of Route 66 history saved in Webster County

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM CST
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By Chad Plein
Route 66 runs through the heart of the Ozarks. And every now and then, a piece of its history is found and saved, giving the Mother Road another gem for its visitors.
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