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Route66

PICTURES: Thousands pack Birthplace of Route 66 Festival on Saturday

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Thousands walked the streets to view the cars, check out vendors and watch live entertainment.

Sports

Mahomes has TD, safety Reid kicks PAT, Chiefs lose to Bears

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Mahomes was 6 of 7 passing on a 72-yard drive after Chicago went three-and-out on the game’s first possession.

News

Springfield man hospitalized after he’s dragged by car during theft

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Springfield police are searching for a car thief in a robbery that sent a man to the hospital.

Weekend Events

Weekend Events: See what’s happening around the Ozarks

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Nicolette Zangara
Check out these weekend events around the Ozarks.

Weather

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Hot & dry weekend

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Nicolette Zangara
Cooler temperatures forecast for next week

Sports

Montgomery comes up big again as Cardinals beat Brewers

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
St. Louis, which has won 11 of 14, pushed its lead over Milwaukee in the NL Central to 1 1/2 games.

Sports

Gonsolin, Dodgers win 11th in a row, break away from Royals

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Dodgers, with the best record in the majors, broke open the game on Trayce Thompson’s three-run homer in the eighth.

Route66

PICTURES: 2022 Birthplace of Route 66 Parade rolls through downtown Springfield

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The parade went through downtown on the former Route 66.

News

Kansas to recount abortion vote by hand, despite big margin

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Kansas’ elections director says the state will go along with a request for a hand recount of votes from every county after last week’s decisive statewide vote affirming abortion rights, even though there was a 165,000-vote difference and a recount won’t change the result.

News

“Revenge porn” case in Springfield could lead to extreme punishments

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Lauren Schwentker
A Springfield man could face seven years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines if he’s convicted of posting sexual pictures of a woman on social media.
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Sports

Len Dawson, MVP of Chiefs’ first Super Bowl win, in hospice

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Len Dawson, the 87-year-old Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title, has entered hospice care in Kansas City.

Local

Lake of the Ozarks Fire Protection District responding to more calls

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Marina Silva
As more people visit the Lake of the Ozarks, calls to fire protection districts have increased.

News

Springfield, Nixa school officials discuss new CDC COVID-19 guidelines for upcoming school year

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Joe Hickman
The CDC announced some significant changes to its COVID-19 guidelines this week right before the start of the school year, representing yet another move forward on the long road to recovery.

Local

Carroll County, Ark. property values rising; residents appeal reappraisals

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By Noah Tucker
Carroll County residents have until August 15 to appeal property value reappraisals mailed in July.

News

Senior citizens in the Ozarks trying to get by amidst inflation

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Michael Hoffman
We’ve been told that if you work hard and save money, you can retire comfortably. It’s the American Dream. But that’s not the case for many right here in the Ozarks.

Local

Chevy Everyday Heroes program honors wounded vet with new truck at Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Sergeant Blake Leitch received a new 2022 Chevy Silverado during a ceremony at the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival on Friday.

Sports

New ‘Kelce’s Krunch’ cereal to benefit foundation helping underserved youth

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:54 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The cereal will be available in select Hy-Vee stores throughout the Kansas City area and only for a limited time while supplies last.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Missouri adds 9,800+ cases in its weekly report; Arkansas adds 1,110+ new cases

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:40 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Here's a breakdown of cases in Arkansas, Missouri and the Ozarks.

Local

Springfield-Greene County Health Department offers COVID-19 vaccine opportunities

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host pop-up vaccination clinics for the week of August 15 – 20.

Local

MISSING CHILD: Wright County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing child

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 1:39 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Maxwell Robbins, 12, disappeared from his home in Grovespring on Wednesday.

News

Convicted rapist escapes from east Arkansas prison

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 1:03 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Samuel Hartman, 38, escaped Friday morning from the East Arkansas Regional Unit in Brickeys, located 96 miles east of Little Rock, the state Department of Corrections said.

News

Ozarks Teen Challenge opening new academic building for at risk youth in Branson West, Mo.

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 11:54 AM CDT
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By Madison Horner
Ozarks Teen Challenge is opening a new academic building for at-risk kids in Branson West.

Ozarks Life

Ozarks Life: Rich Green’s Route 66 mystery

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 10:01 AM CDT
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By Chad Plein
From what Rich Green could tell, his mystery building originally had six units. Two of which were later combined to form the Wayside Inn.

News

Cox Care Mobile administers back-to-school vaccinations

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 8:42 AM CDT
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
If you have a kindergartener, eighth-grader, or high school senior, It’s time to get your child their back-to-school shots.

Local

2 charged in burglary in Montreal, Mo

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 8:07 AM CDT
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By Marina Silva
Two men from Laclede County are in the Camden County jail after being charged with burglary and stealing.

News

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival returns to the Mother Road

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 8:04 AM CDT
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By Michael Hoffman
The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, after a two-year hiatus, returned to ‘The Mother Road.’

News

Salem, Mo. man dies in head-on crash in Iron County

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 6:48 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A man from Salem, Missouri is dead after a head-on crash in Iron County, Missouri Thursday night.

Sports

Arkansas men’s basketball wins game 2 of European Tour

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By Razorback Athletics
The Razorbacks were down early before out-scoring Catalan Elite 29-19 in the second quarter en route to a 99-86 victory Thursday.

News

CATCH-A-CROOK: Thieves posing as golfers steal $1,500 at Springfield country club

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 10:34 PM CDT
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By Maria Neider
Greene County detectives say the two men drove a black, newer model Mazda CX9.

Local

PICTURES: Birthplace of Route 66 Festival kicks off Thursday night

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 9:19 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The 2022 festival began with a street party in downtown Springfield.

News

St. Louis region gets 1,900 Monkeypox vaccines

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 9:10 PM CDT
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By Matt Woods
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services gave St. Louis County 1,900 Monkeypox vaccines to be distributed among four area counties.

News

Historic Gillioz Theatre remains open while still trying to determine extent of water damage from heavy rains

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 6:56 PM CDT
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By Joe Hickman
Heavy rains last week caused water damage inside the Historic Gillioz Theatre, and the extent of the damage is still being determined.

Local

Voters say no to a ballot initiative to renovate Mountain Home, Ark. High School

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Noah Tucker
Voters in a special election in the Mountain Home School District voted against a property tax increase that would have helped fund an approximately $40 million renovation project to the district’s high school building.

Local

Arkansas, Missouri truck drivers see pay increase

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
A study showed wages had increased across the board to keep retention rates high and turnover rates low.

Sports

Greinke helps Royals beat Cease, White Sox

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:42 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Greinke allowed nine hits but didn’t walk a batter, striking out five while throwing 95 pitches in 6 1/3 innings.

Local

Rodgers, McMahon go deep, Rockies top Goldschmidt, Cards

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Rockies overcame three more hits from Paul Goldschmidt, including his 27th home run, to improve to 7-14 since July 22.

News

On Your Side Investigation: Strafford couple says pavement company won’t honor contract

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:32 PM CDT
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By Ashley Reynolds
It was supposed to be a safe and smooth driveway. The customer can't get to her mailbox.

Local

Rare bird spotted at Springfield’s Conservation Nature Center

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Nature lovers spotted a rare bird at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center.

National

Zambezi Zinger roller coaster returning to Worlds of Fun amusement park

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey and Jordan Gartner
A popular Worlds of Fun roller coaster is returning after it was discontinued over 20 years ago.

News

New cave adventure tours provide educational experience for guests in Branson West, Mo.

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:22 PM CDT
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By Madison Horner
Adventure Cave Tours, the newest land adventure in Branson West, opened its doors this summer.

Sports

Chiefs’ Mahomes to buck NFL trend, play preseason opener

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 3:26 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Patrick Mahomes will start the Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason opener in Chicago on Saturday, bucking a trend across the NFL of coaches sitting their starting quarterbacks for the first of their three exhibition games.

On Your Side

ON YOUR SIDE: Company expands recall of nutritional and beverage products

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:23 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Lyons Magnus expanded its voluntary recall of nutritional and beverage products to include additional brands and code dates.

Local

The Missouri State Fair is underway. Here’s what you need to know.

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:23 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Gates for the state fair are open every day from 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

News

Shelter-in-place order lifted, disaster declared following five-alarm fire at recycling center

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 1:26 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Usery
The shelter-in-place order was lifted 24 hours after the five-alarm fire.

Taste Of The Ozarks

Taste of the Ozarks: Watermelon Greek Salad

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 12:31 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Freshen up your salad this summer with watermelon.

Sports

Royals rookies recent tear provides bright outlook for future

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 12:06 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A recent infusion of youth in the lineup of the Kansas City Royals sparked by a pre-trade deadline purge of veterans has led to a surge in production and optimism for the future at Kauffman Stadium.

Local

Arkansas lawmakers pass tax cut package, adjourn session

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 11:39 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday approved a $500 million tax cut package and adjourned a special session without taking up teacher raises abortion ban exceptions or other issues Democrats had hoped to add to the agenda.

Local

Feds order Springfield company to pay $1 million fine related to federal embezzlement, bribery investigation

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 11:37 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Pro1 IAQ, Inc., a Missouri corporation with operations in Springfield and Boulder, Colorado, designs and sells indoor thermostats nationwide.

Local

Woman faces arson charges in house fire investigation in Springfield

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 11:28 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Prosecutors charged Jennifer Buttram with first-degree arson and unlawful use of weapon charges.

Local

Eagles add Kansas City to 2022 Hotel California tour

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 10:37 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The band announced six new dates in November, including a show Wednesday, Nov. 23 at T-Mobile Center.
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