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News

On Your Side: Springfield woman loses $500 in computer software scam

Updated: 27 minutes ago
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By Ashley Reynolds
Crooks call and say they're with Norton Security.

Weather

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Staying warm for Thursday & the coming weekend

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Nick Kelly
Warm weekend with some t-storm chances to watch as well

Local

Missouri Senate hopefuls Schmitt, Valentine campaign at State Fair

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Missouri’s Republican and Democratic U.S. Senate nominees on Thursday framed their campaigns around their support for or opposition to policies backed by President Joe Biden as they vied for farmers’ votes at the Missouri State Fair.

Taste Of The Ozarks

Taste of the Ozarks: Hasselback Tomatoes

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Grab those fresh tomatoes from the garden for this recipe.

Local

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile drives into the Ozarks

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Wanna ketchup with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile?

Local

Crew hits natural gas line in Osage Beach, Mo.

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Marina Silva
The incident happened on Yach Club Drive near the Performance Boat Center.

Local

Missouri voters to weigh forgiveness for past weed crimes

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Missouri could become the first state to pass a voter-led effort to require courts to automatically forgive past marijuana crimes as part of a constitutional amendment to legalize recreational pot on November’s ballot.

News

Leigh’s Lost and Found: How you can help save a kitten, shot in the spine

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Leigh Moody
A tiny kitten shot in the spine needs donations for her vet care

Local

Greene County deputies arrest man for shooting early Thursday

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Greene County deputies arrested a man in a shooting Thursday morning near Springfield.

Sports

Chiefs’ George Karlaftis could become NFL’s own Greek Freak

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The first-round pick out of Purdue grew up in Athens — not the one in Georgia, home to the Bulldogs, but the one in Greece, home to the Parthenon.
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News

Settlement requires northern Arkansas state senator to unblock critics

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
An Arkansas state senator will be required to unblock critics from his social media accounts under a settlement a national atheists’ group said it reached with the state on Wednesday.

Back To School

Springfield Public Schools combats teacher shortage

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
257 Springfield teachers decided to leave the Springfield Public School district last spring, and administrators have been working all summer to fill those positions.

Sports

Montgomery wins 3rd straight as Cardinals top Rockies

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
St. Louis won for the 12th time in 13 home games and beat Colorado for the 11th straight time at home while improving to a season-best 14 games over .500 at 65-51.

News

Springfield woman describes nearly being shot at convenience store; calls for an end to the gun violence

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Frances Watson
Police are reporting a rise in shots fired calls.

News

Neighbors to the re-expanded Thunder Ridge Arena express thoughts on venue

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Liam Garrity
The newly expanded Thunder Ridge is set to reopen in September, holding up to 50,000 people for events like bull riding and large music acts.

Back To School

New era in agricultural learning about to begin at Springfield Public Schools

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Joe Hickman
Springfield Public Schools had a ribbon-cutting for its new AgAcademy that will offer the district's first magnet school that teaches about one of the state's most vital industries.

On Your Side

Electric cooperative warning customers of increased rates

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Hayden Savage
Some Arkansas residents need to brace for higher electric bills.

Local

Speech pathologist retention growing concern for Arkansas Schools

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Noah Tucker
Public school districts in the state of Arkansas have observed a growing issue in the retention of speech-language pathologists year-to-year.

On Your Side

Missouri AG announces opioid settlement with Endo International

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The agreement would provide up to $450 million nationwide to participating states and local governments.

News

Branson Police Department reminds parents about back-to-school picture safety

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Madison Horner
Back-to-school boards are a classic and fun way to kick off the school year.

Local

Sinkhole opens up in Sunrise Beach, Mo.

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The sinkhole opened up around 10 a.m. on Wednesday in Sunrise Beach.

Local

City of Fordland, Mo. issues Boil Water Advisory

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Customers are asked to boil their water before using it for cooking, drinking, or making ice.

News

Child Care Connect launches to help Greene County parents find child care

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
More than 50 business leaders addressed the child care crisis and discuss solutions.

Sports

Mahle exits early; Twins beat Royals for 3-game sweep

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 3:25 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Minnesota outscored Kansas City 17-2 in the series, bouncing back nicely from an ugly 1-4 road trip.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Missouri adds 9,800+ cases in its weekly report; Arkansas adds 1,050+ new cases

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 2:55 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Here's a breakdown of cases in Arkansas, Missouri and the Ozarks.

News

Remains identified of USS Oklahoma sailor from Missouri killed at Pearl Harbor

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 2:17 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Despite the DPAA’s ability to account for Bock in May 2021, a full briefing on his identification delayed the public release of information until now.

Local

Garth Brooks opening Bass Pro’s new Thunder Ridge Nature Arena near Branson, Mo.

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 1:44 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Garth Brooks will open the newly expanded Thunder Ridge Nature Arena at Bass Pro Shops Big Cedar Lodge in the Ozarks of Missouri.

Sports

Chiefs’ Jones, Hardman leave practice early with injuries

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 1:02 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Chiefs have their final training camp practice at Missouri Western State University on Thursday, then play their second preseason game against Washington on Saturday.

Garden Spot

Garden Spot: How to grow a flower patch

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 12:52 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Fassnight Creek Farms' Dan Bigbee shares advice in the flower patch.

Route66

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival announces winning car show entries

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 11:56 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in Springfield featured hundreds of classic cars lining the streets of downtown Springfield.

Local

Feds charge Ozark County, Mo. man with making threat to Arizona election

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 11:08 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
An Ozark County, Mo. man faces federal charges accused of leaving a voicemail containing a threat on the personal cell phone of an election official in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Trending

PICTURES: Share your back-to-school images; see KY3 personalities back then

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 10:02 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Share your First Day of School pictures with us.

News

Acts of Praise Church in Springfield tagged by vandals

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 9:47 AM CDT
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By Lauren Schwentker
Acts of Praise church in North Springfield tagged by vandals

Moms & Money

Moms and Money: Humane Society of Southwest Missouri

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 8:46 AM CDT
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By Jackie Garrity
Families can volunteer together at the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri.

Local

Kansas City mayor sues Missouri over police funding

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 6:17 AM CDT
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By Joseph Hennessy and Shain Bergan
The state is trying to force the city to increase police funding, but without extra money from Missouri.

News

CoxHealth and Ozark Public Schools partner to provide health care training program

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 5:15 AM CDT
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
Cox Health has partnered with Ozark Public Schools to create a Health Sciences Academy that gives students hands-on experience and training in health care.

News

Kennett boy finalist in USA Mullet competition

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 5:14 AM CDT
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By Marsha Heller
Zander Trainer is one of 25 finalists in the Kids Division of the USA Mullet Championships.

News

Investigation continues into cause of deadly house explosion in Wyatt, Mo.

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 4:59 AM CDT
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By Marsha Heller
According to the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office, a man was killed and 9 others, including children, were injured in a house explosion in Wyatt, Mo. on Monday morning.

News

Propane leak likely caused Wyatt, Mo. home explosion, investigators say

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 4:19 AM CDT
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By Nicki Clark
According to the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office, investigators believe the cause of a house explosion in Wyatt on Monday was from propane gas that filled the home.

News

CRIME STOPPERS UPDATE: Man charged with child sex crimes is currently in custody in McDonald County.

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 10:42 PM CDT
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By Maria Neider
46-year-old Clarence Leroy Parks Jr. faces charges of statutory sodomy and child molestation in two counties.

Sports

O’Neill’s game-ending HBP lifts Cards over Rockies

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
José Quintana pitched no-hit ball with two walks for five innings before allowing two runs on four consecutive hits to lead off the sixth, ending his night.

Sports

Gray fans 10, Urshela 4 hits as Twins blank Royals

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 10:09 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Zack Greinke (4-8) gave up three runs, only one them earned, in six innings.

Local

Springfield attorneys aim to help people expunge their criminal records

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 9:35 PM CDT
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By Frances Watson
The Springfield Metro Bar Association hosts clinics to help people erase their criminal records.

Local

Republic’s Amazon facility evacuated

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 9:16 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Workers waited outside while fire department conducted a safety inspection.

Local

Mizzou debuts new way for students to make fast cash

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 7:17 PM CDT
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By Dan Greenwald
As Mizzou students return to campus for the fall semester, there is a new opportunity for them to make some fast cash.

News

New “Celebrate Springfield” website helps connect you to area activities and events including September specials

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 7:08 PM CDT
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By Joe Hickman
Celebrate Springfield is a new website that will have all the activities and events in Springfield going on and offer its celebration events and discounts on events during the month of September.

News

Springfield businesses discuss child care crisis, solutions

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
The event, hosted by KY3, The Daily Citizen, and Community Partnership of the Ozarks, took place at the E Factory.

Local

Bass Pro’s Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Hollister, Mo. reopening in September

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The breathtaking, nature-based outdoor venue is a pet project of noted conservationist Johnny Morris, the founder of Bass Pro Shops and Big Cedar Lodge, and is a natural amphitheater that overlooks Table Rock Lake and the Boston Mountains of Arkansas.

Local

Harrison, Ark. organization aids families in school assistance

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 4:49 PM CDT
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By Noah Tucker
According to the Harrison Public Schools human services division, the district has 187 families classified as homeless going into the coming year.

News

Arkansas in SEC mix, stacked on rushing, defensive backfield

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 4:33 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Arkansas was last in this position — coming off a season of nine wins or more — 10 years ago.
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