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A few scattered storms are possible Thursday

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Storms Chances Stick Around

Updated: 18 minutes ago
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By Ron Hearst
Storms are possible through the weekend

News

What to buy in June

On Your Side: What to Buy in June

Updated: 40 minutes ago
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By Ashley Reynolds
Many movie theaters offer discounted tickets in June and continue throughout the summer.

Local

Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-05 declaring a drought alert in the state of...

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

Updated: 1 hour 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.

News

Farmers are optimistic following 2022 drought in the Ozarks.

Missouri farmers optimistic this summer after record drought in 2022

Updated: 1 hour 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: 1 hour ago
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By KY3 Staff
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: 2 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: 2 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: 3 hours ago
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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: 4 hours ago
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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: 5 hours ago
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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.
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On Your Side

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

Updated: 5 hours ago
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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: 5 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Fassnight Creek Farms' Dan Bigbee shares his secret on a excellent okra crop.

Local

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

Updated: 6 hours ago
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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: 9 hours ago
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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: 10 hours ago
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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: 13 hours ago
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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: 20 hours ago
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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: 20 hours ago
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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: 20 hours ago
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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: 21 hours ago
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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: 22 hours ago
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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: 23 hours ago
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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 has made families feel unwelcome.

News

Missouri Highway Patrol reports a 30% increase in motorcycle crashes

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:39 AM CDT
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, but it’s also when law enforcement starts to see an increase in motorcycle crashes.

Local

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Porch pirate hits downtown Springfield, Mo., neighborhood

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Lauren Schwentker
KY3 spoke to the victim who says he got away with two customized Volvo car mats on May 9. The suspect is still on the run.

Local

Memorial Day Ceremony held at Springfield National Cemetery

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
As Americans honored Memorial Day Monday, The Department of Veterans Affairs Springfield National Cemetery hosted a wreath-laying ceremony, highlighted by speeches, a moment of silence, the playing of Taps, and a rifle volley.

Local

People gather to pay respects at Missouri Veterans Cemetery near Fort Leonard Wood

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Marina Silva
Many gathered to pay their respects at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery Fort Leonard Wood on Memorial Day.

Sports

Royals’ Staumont, Mayers within 6 outs of perfect game in 7-0 win over Cards

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Kansas City had not shut out the Cardinals since May 22, 2015, and had not blanked them in St. Louis since June 2, 2014.

On Your Side

On Your Side: Not all public pools in the Ozarks are routinely inspected

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By Ashley Reynolds
On Your Side checked the surrounding counties like Christian, Taney, Stone, Webster, Dallas, and Lawrence. We discovered, most health departments do not do routine inspections. But will do them by request.

Local

Miniature horse survives brutal dog attack, inspiring responsible pet ownership

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
“I saw all three of the dogs in Whiskey’s pen."

Local

Hundreds pay respect to fallen heroes at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 4:23 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
As we honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country, hundreds gathered at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery here in Springfield Monday afternoon.

Regional

Ralph Yarl makes first public appearance at Memorial Day Run

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
17-year-old Staley High School Student Ralph Yarl was up and walking early this morning, joining hundreds of other people in the 36th annual Memorial Day Run to support the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City.

Local

Springfield police give tips ahead of the 100 deadly days of summer

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 3:13 PM CDT
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By Michael Hoffman
The unofficial kickoff to summer brings real concerns for our youngest drivers.

Local

Two juveniles identified as suspects in Arkansas wastewater treatment facility fire

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 2:34 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff and Frances Watson
Boone County authorities have identified two juveniles as suspects involved in a fire at the Sugarloaf Wastewater Treatment facility.

Regional

Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Kennett, Mo.

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 11:33 AM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene by the Dunklin County coroner.

Auto Accidents

Woman killed after being thrown from a dune buggy in Phelps County

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 11:22 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A woman from St. James, Missouri, died Sunday after a dune buggy crash.

Regional

More organizations call on Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to halt the execution of Michael Tisius

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 10:23 AM CDT
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By Jenna Barackman
Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty will protest against the execution of Michael Tisius at the Missouri State Capitol tomorrow.

Local

Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield hosting Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who served

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 9:48 AM CDT
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By Savannah Harrison
The Springfield Missouri Veterans Cemetery is hosting a Memorial Day celebration to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

News

Silver Dollar City’s steam train reopened over weekend after train malfunction

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 8:38 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Silver Dollar City reopened its famous steam train after a malfunction last on the tracks on Thursday.
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