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Leigh's Lost and Found

Pearl is a five month old Pit bull, Catahoula mix

Leigh’s Lost and Found: Looking for sightings of this lost Pit bull mix puppy

Updated: 19 minutes ago
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By Leigh Moody
Pearl went missing off Pythian behind O'Reilly's

Local

FILE - Emissions from a coal-fired power plant are silhouetted against the setting sun in...

Federal appeals court halts EPA effort to impose air pollution plan in Missouri

Updated: 42 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
A federal appeals court has put on hold an Environmental Protection Agency regulation aimed at reducing air pollution in Missouri, drawing criticism from environmentalists but praise from the state’s attorney general, who called the proposal “unconstitutional overreach.”

On Your Side

FILE - The Venmo app is displayed on an iPad on March 20, 2018, in Baltimore. Customers of...

Money stored in Venmo, other payment apps could be vulnerable, financial watchdog warns

Updated: 49 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money for the long term with these apps because their funds might not be safe during a crisis, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned on Thursday.

Local

Courtesy: Springfield-Greene County Health Dept.

Springfield-Greene County Health Department launches overdose death prevention app

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By KY3 Staff
In response to the growing epidemic of drug overdose deaths impacting our community, Springfield-Greene County Health Department launched the new mobile- and web-based app Revive.

Taste Of The Ozarks

Taste of the Ozarks: Sun-dried Tomato Orzo Pasta

Taste of the Ozarks: Sun-dried Tomato Orzo Pasta

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Here’s a refreshing pasta dish for summer!

Weather

Widely scattered storms should develop by early afternoon.  Locally heavy rain is expected, but...

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Need rain? We’ve got another chance today.

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Danielle Davis, KY3
Temperatures trending up

Local

After midnight, Nathan L. Rowe, 64, disappeared from 300 Golf View Drive.

Endangered SILVER Advisory: Branson Police Department locate man reported missing

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
After midnight, Nathan L. Rowe, 64, disappeared from 300 Golf View Drive.

Local

Drury University launches $50 million “Fortify the Future’ campaign

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Drury University announced the launch of the Fortify the Future campaign, aiming to raise $50 million.

Local

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure/Springfield, Mo.

Springfield’s mayor focuses on community in annual State of the City address

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Springfield Mayor Ken McClure delivered his annual State of the City address on Thursday.

Auto Accidents

Crash kills 2 motorcyclists near Cassville, Mo.

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigates a deadly motorcycle crash near Cassville, Mo.
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News

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley: “I’m going to vote no on the deal”

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jackie Garrity
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden’s debt ceiling bill cleared a major hurdle Wednesday night after passing in the House of Representatives.

News

Mizzou’s Kobe Brown enters NBA draft

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Anna Johnson
If chosen, Brown would become Mizzou’s 1st NBA draft pick since 2018.

News

Springfield’s Mayor McClure delivers State of the City address on Thursday

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
Mayor Ken McClure will present the State of the City Speech Thursday morning to give community members an update on city projects and some of the plans moving forward.

Local

Gov. Parson signs executive order declaring drought alert in Mo.

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Amber Ruch
Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-05 declaring a drought alert in the state of Missouri.

Local

Ozarks Pridefest returns in June; Organizers address politicians concerns over drag show

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Lauren Schwentker
The Ozarks Pridefest returns on June 10.

News

Missouri family gets answers after 8 decades of questions regarding a World War II soldier

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Paul Adler
Nearly eight decades ago. a Missouri man joined the crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress as it soared into Germany to attack a factory. The plane crashed. Four men died and disappeared. A family finally has answers.

Local

Work to begin soon on replacing major section of Springfield’s aging sewer system in Doling Park-Pea Ridge Creek areas

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Joe Hickman
The north-and-central part of Springfield will soon be the site of two major sewer replacement projects for an aging system with sewage runoff and capacity issues.

News

On Your Side: What to Buy in June

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ashley Reynolds
Many movie theaters offer discounted tickets in June and continue throughout the summer.

News

Missouri farmers optimistic this summer after record drought in 2022

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Liam Garrity
Record droughts in Missouri last year put many farmers in tough situations. Coupled with High prices on nearly everything, some had to abandon the business.

On Your Side

On Your Side: Watch for your Zoom settlement email

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ashley Reynolds
As we often say, it pays to watch On Your Side.

News

Mosquito fogging trucks to begin summer routes in Nixa, Mo., on June 5

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The city of Nixa announced its annual effort to curb the population of mosquitos in the city limits will kick off on June 5.

Local

Judge deliberates case against a Missouri State University instructor, accused of killing colleague

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Edward Gutting is accused of breaking into retired professor Marc Cooper’s Springfield home in August 2016 and stabbing him to death.

Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tips

Bass Pro Shops Fishing Tips: How to catch fish from the bank

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 3:01 PM CDT
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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.

Sports

Games times announced for 4 Arkansas Razorbacks football games

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 1:45 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Arkansas kicks off the season in Little Rock.

Local

SEE THE SCHEDULE: Missouri State University’s Tent Theatre returns for summer run

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 1:35 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
With the theme “Over the Top,” Missouri State’s Tent Theatre audiences can expect a season full of exceptional talent and fun.

On Your Side

US safety agency to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles and set tougher standards

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 1:20 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Wednesday’s announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration represents the agency’s latest move toward regulating electronic systems that take on certain tasks that drivers themselves have normally done.

Garden Spot

Garden Spot: It’s time for okra

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 1:07 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Fassnight Creek Farms' Dan Bigbee shares his secret on a excellent okra crop.

Local

Federal judge halts execution of Michael Tisius for hearing on juror’s literacy

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 12:48 PM CDT
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By Jenna Barackman
Michael Tisius received a stay of execution today from a federal judge after his legal team discovered a juror on his case may be illiterate.

Local

Endangered SILVER Advisory: Henry County Sheriff’s Office locates man reported missing

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 12:24 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Bobby W. Steward, 83, disappeared on Wednesday morning from an area on Route W in Clinton.

Local

Guns N’ Roses, Alice in Chains to perform at Kauffman Stadium

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 9:38 AM CDT
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By Jenna Barackman
Iconic rock band Guns N' Roses will perform alongside Alice in Chains on Sept. 23 at Kauffman Stadium.

News

What’s Going Around: Summer rashes

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 7:45 AM CDT
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By Jackie Garrity
A local physician says it's important to change your swimsuit, wet clothes, and wet shoes quickly to avoid a rash after recreating in the water.

News

WWII Veteran to board 6th Honor Flight to Normandy

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:45 AM CDT
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
A WWII veteran is getting a hero’s send-off Wednesday as he heads to Normandy with Honor Flight of the Ozarks

News

CRIME STOPPERS: Greene County fugitive should be considered armed and dangerous.

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By Maria Neider
Adrian DeWayne Henagan is charged with leaving the scene of an accident and resisting arrest.

Sports

Mikolas works 8 shutout innings, leads Cardinals to victory over the Royals

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 9:59 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Miles Mikolas (4-1) matched a career-high with 10 strikeouts and allowed three hits.

Local

Police reveal a cause of death for Cassville, Mo., doctor; body found in Beaver Lake

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 9:51 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Investigators say a kayaker found the body of Dr. John Forysth on May 30 in the water near the bank of Beaver Lake across from the Lost Bridge South area near Rogers, Ark.

Local

New policies for Missouri libraries take effect, including banning “obscene” material

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 9:36 PM CDT
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By Lauren Schwentker
A new policy taking effect on Tuesday bans libraries in Missouri from buying materials that some could consider obscene.

Local

The murder trial of former Missouri State instructor to resume Wednesday

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:12 PM CDT
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By Frances Watson
Edward Gutting is charged with first-degree murder for killing Marc Cooper.

Local

Missouri ranks 3rd, Arkansas 5th on list of country’s most unhealthy states

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 7:05 PM CDT
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By Joe Hickman
In a study using CDC data, Missouri and Arkansas rank as the third and fifth most unhealthy states in the country.

Sports

Is Jordan Walker really ignoring the Cardinals’ plan for his swing adjustments?

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT
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By Brenden Schaeffer
The Cardinal-crazed corner of the social media landscape was lit ablaze Monday night when a Memphis-based sports reporter tweeted a video of top Cardinals prospect Jordan Walker explaining some thoughts on his recent play down in Triple-A.

News

Lake of the Ozarks woman looking to save Camden County cemetery from washing away

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By Marina Silva
A woman is looking to save a Camden County cemetery from washing away into a creek.

Local

Police arrest 1 for attempted robbery at Springfield business

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Police arrested one person wanted in an attempted robbery at a Springfield e-gaming business.

Local

City of Branson, Mo., closes popular waterfall trail following sanitary spill

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The city of Branson closed a popular trail while utility crews clean a sanitary spill from an overflowing manhole in the area.

News

On Your Side: Your town or neighborhood might have rules on door-to-door sales

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:12 PM CDT
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By Ashley Reynolds
Some cities like Springfield, Nixa, and Ozark require businesses to have what’s known as a peddler’s license, and those usually have rules on what time of the day they can knock.

Local

Springfield city leaders traveling to Texas for ideas regarding vacant homes

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By Michael Hoffman
Vacant houses are a serious issue in Springfield, serious enough that city leaders will travel all the way to Texas for a conference on formulating a plan to fight the problem.

Local

Branson, Mo., man 1 of 3 arrested for death investigation in Cuba, Mo.

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:45 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Cuba Police Department arrested three suspects, including a Branson, Mo., man wanted in a death investigation dating back to February.

Local

Judge: former Missouri AG had no authority in effort to end school mask mandates

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By Jenna Barackman
A Jackson County Judge ruled Friday that former Attorney General Eric Schmitt overstepped his authority when he ordered a number of school districts to cease their COVID-19 mitigation efforts, including mask mandates and quarantines.

News

Social security beneficiaries in Springfield worry debt limit default could stall vital income

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 2:58 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
As President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy approach a move to raise the United States’ debt limit, recipients of social security worry a possible default could halt those badly needed benefits.

Local

Police monitoring bear encounter in Salem, Mo.

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 1:02 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Salem (Mo.) Police Department is closely monitoring a situation regarding a bear.

Auto Accidents

Motorcyclist dies in crash in Mountain Home, Ark.

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 11:33 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in Mountain Home.

Local

Families say they’re leaving Missouri after legislation targeting trans youth passes

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:33 AM CDT
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By Jon Kipper and Gray News staff
Two bills that passed this month have made families feel unwelcome.
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