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A huge TV screen at the entrance of Churchill's Bourbon & Brew Bar & Grille, flanked by...

Odds for more sports betting expansion could fade after rapid growth to 38 states

Updated: 36 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
Missouri is one of a dozen states where sports wagering remains illegal more than five years after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to adopt it.

Local

Christie Ross/Lincoln, Mo.

PICTURES: Light snow falls on the Ozarks

Updated: 51 minutes ago
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By KY3 Staff
Much of the Ozarks got a taste of winter weather on Wednesday morning.

Local

Missouri minimum wage set to increase January 1.

Missouri minimum wage set to increase January 1; small businesses impacted

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Savannah Harrison
Missouri’s minimum wage will increase on January 1.

Weather

Snow showers should wrap around an area of low pressure centered near Kansas City. With...

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Light snow in t

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Brandon Beck
Little if any impact from snow.

News

Springfield police look for suspects after armed robbery at vape shop.

Springfield police investigate armed robbery at vape shop

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff and Elizabeth VanMetre
Springfield police are on the hunt for two men who robbed a vape shop at gunpoint Tuesday night.

Local

Fire damages home in north Springfield.

Springfield Fire Department investigating vacant house fire

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Springfield Fire Department is investigating a fire at 1339 E. Division Street.

Local

Deputies and officers assisted in capturing a cow that got loose on the James River Freeway in...

Cow captured after getting loose on James River Freeway in Springfield

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Deputies and officers assisted in capturing a cow that got loose on the James River Freeway in Springfield on Tuesday.

News

Shaun Jason Evans, 44
Photo: October 2023

CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted on felony stealing charges in Greene County

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Maria Neider
Springfield police say Shaun Jason Evans has a tattoo of a devil with a pitchfork on the left side of his neck.

News

In this photo provided by Nebraska State Patrol, two tractor-trailers lose control on...

Ice storms and blizzards pummel the central US on the day after Christmas

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and TRISHA AHMED
A winter storm pummeled much of the central United States on Tuesday, the day after Christmas.

Local

It’s crunch time to pay your personal property taxes in Missouri.

Property tax deadline in Missouri nears

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
It’s crunch time to pay your personal property taxes in Missouri.
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Local

Statistics show many northern Arkansas locations considered maternity deserts.

Statistics show many northern Arkansas locations considered maternity care deserts

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Michael Hoffman
Women across Arkansas face long distances to find a doctor’s care. New statistics say most counties in the Natural State are in maternity care deserts.

Local

Donate unwanted Christmas decor to the Habitat for Humanity Restore.

Donate unwanted Christmas decor to the Habitat for Humanity Restore

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
If you have Christmas decorations no longer wanted, donate them to the Habitat for Humanity restore.

Local

Marion County deputies arrest man accused of killing his nephew on Christmas Day

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Marion County deputies arrested a man wanted in the deadly stabbing of his nephew on Christmas Day.

Local

Authorities served four warrants at four separate locations in Ava on Tuesday.

Authorities raid multiple locations in child pornography investigation in Ava, Mo.

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff and Elizabeth VanMetre
Douglas County authorities served four warrants at four separate locations in Ava on Tuesday in a child pornography investigation.

Local

Before you throw that wrapping paper into the trash, recycle it.

See what trash you can recycle from the Christmas holiday

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Before you throw that wrapping paper into the trash, recycle it.

The Place

Join the Place for a V.I.P. tour of the Preston's executive living.

The Preston Executive Living

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Michael Gibson
Join the Place for a V.I.P. tour of the Preston's executive living.

News

Basketball players warm up on the Great Southern Bank Arena court at the Blue & Gold tournament.

Fans and nearby businesses get ready for 78th Annual Blue & Gold basketball tournament starting today

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Reagan Di Trolio
Fans from around the Ozarks gathered in Springfield for the 78th Annual Blue & Gold basketball tournament.

Local

Missouri running-back Cody Schrader rushes for against Arkansas.

Missouri's Cody Schrader goes from D-II star to folk hero in leading Tigers to the Cotton Bowl

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz never met Schrader until he stepped on campus.

Local

MoDOT warns drivers traveling in northern Missouri of wintry weather conditions

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A wet, wintry mix is expected to impact motorists’ commutes starting Wednesday morning and lasting throughout the day and into the evening.

Queen of Clean

The Queen of Clean shares her recipe for an all-purpose spot removal for laundry.

Queen of Clean: All-purpose laundry spot removal

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Queen of Clean shares her recipe for an all-purpose spot removal for laundry.

Local

Mercy reports a drop in medical bill assistance in 2023.

Mercy reports a drop in medical bill assistance in 2023

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
One of the most notable reductions in need this past year was the money provided for free or discounted care to those who can’t afford to pay their bills or are not eligible for public programs.

Health and Wellness

Join The Place as we introduce Skin Bar Medical Studio.

Introduction to Skin Bar Medical Studio

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Alyssa Kelly
Join The Place as we introduce Skin Bar Medical Studio.

The Place

Latour Advisory Group joins The Place to discuss politics and your financial investments.

Latour Advisory Group Politics and Investing

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Michael Gibson
Latour Advisory Group joins The Place to discuss politics and your financial investments.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is tackled at the end of a run during the...

Analysis: Kansas City Chiefs still in AFC West driver's seat despite so many blunders, butterfingers

Updated: Dec. 26, 2023 at 9:48 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The AFC West title was ripe to get wrested from the Kansas City Chiefs this season, yet their division rivals dug themselves into big holes once again.

Sports

Courtesy: Ozarks Sports Zone

Holiday Tourney Central: The Ozarks Sports Zone’s coverage of high school basketball

Updated: Dec. 26, 2023 at 9:15 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The Ozarks Sports Zone has coverage of several holiday high school basketball tourneys.

Local

Boxing Day: Things to look out for before making holiday returns

Updated: Dec. 26, 2023 at 6:18 AM CST
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By Savannah Harrison
Stores are expected to be busy post-Christmas, but not for shoppers, for returns.

Local

Child opens Christmas gift from first responders.

Stone County, Mo., first responders give out Christmas gifts to less fortunate families

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 9:56 PM CST
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By Michael Hoffman
Sixty-three kids in Stone County can thank a Christmas miracle for many of their Christmas presents.

Local

Springfield's Black Sheep gives back with free meal for the homeless.

Springfield community comes together to provide meals for the homeless

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 6:51 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
‘Tis the season of joy, as the community comes together to help people in need.

Trending

The Missouri Department of Corrections granted the early release for Gypsy Blancharde.

TIMELINE: Gypsy Blanchard to be released from prison this week. Here’s what led up to this moment

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 4:20 PM CST
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By Chris Six and KY3 Staff
The Missouri Department of Corrections announced earlier this year that Gypsy Rose Blanchard will be released from prison on December 28 after the state granted her request for parole.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) slips away from Las Vegas Raiders...

Raiders stun sloppy Chiefs with 2 defensive TDs in victory on Christmas Day

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:31 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Kansas City (9-6) squandered an opportunity to clinch the AFC West for the eighth consecutive year with one of their worst performances of the Mahomes era.

News

Ozark Greenways sidewalk and pedestrian bridge closed near road bridge construction.

Ozark Greenways trail closed through Jan. due to nearby bridge construction

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 3:07 PM CST
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By Reagan Di Trolio
The Wilson Creek Greenway Trail is temporarily closed at the pedestrian bridge through Jan. 3 due to a road bridge replacement.

News

Take out Christmas Eve and Christmas day meals from local restaurants

LIST: Restaurants in the Ozarks open on Christmas Day

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:34 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Planning to eat out on Christmas day? There are several restaurants in the Ozarks planning to open.

Local

Illinois woman dies in crash in Lawrence County, Mo.

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 2:28 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
An Illinois woman died in a crash in Lawrence County on Christmas Eve.

Sports

Taylor Swift is seen in a suite before the start of an NFL football game between the Kansas...

Taylor Swift celebrates Christmas Day by watching Travis Kelce and Chiefs play Las Vegas

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 12:22 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Pop superstar Taylor Swift walked into Arrowhead Stadium alongside Santa Claus on Monday to watch her boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as they played the Las Vegas Raiders in a Christmas Day showdown.

Sports

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) leaves the game with an injury against the...

Raiders missing star RB Josh Jacobs because of quad injury for game against Chiefs

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 11:35 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Raiders are facing a must-win game against Kansas City to keep alive their slim playoff hopes.

Local

Donnie Erwin, 59, an Army veteran, disappeared on December 29, 2013.

Divers locate remains believed to be a man missing since 2013 from Camden County

Updated: Dec. 25, 2023 at 10:42 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Donnie Erwin, 59, an Army veteran, disappeared on December 29, 2013.

Local

Porch Pirate targets Windsmore neighborhood just hours before Christmas

Porch pirate targets Springfield neighborhood just hours before Christmas

Updated: Dec. 24, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The Grinch stole Christmas from some Greene County residents as a porch pirate targeted one neighborhood.

Local

A Dent County man died earlier this month after a hit-and-run crash.

Family mourns the death of a man struck in pedestrian hit-and-run crash in Dent County, Mo.

Updated: Dec. 24, 2023 at 9:28 PM CST
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By Michael Hoffman
A Dent County man died earlier this month after a hit-and-run crash.

Local

Joplin police investigate fatal Christmas Eve officer-involved shooting.

Joplin police investigate fatal Christmas Eve officer-involved shooting

Updated: Dec. 24, 2023 at 9:20 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
One man has died after an officer-involved shooting in Joplin late Sunday afternoon.

Local

The last full moon in 2023 will appear on Christmas Day.

Last full moon of the year appears on Christmas Day

Updated: Dec. 24, 2023 at 2:32 PM CST
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By CNN Newsource staff
December’s full moon will actually light-up the night sky from Sunday until Wednesday.

Local

Cutting it close! Shoppers in the Ozarks still rushing to get last minute gifts

Updated: Dec. 24, 2023 at 9:31 AM CST
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By Savannah Harrison
Christmas is just days away and while many may have gotten their shopping done weeks ago, some shoppers are still scrambling to get those last minute gifts.

Local

SANTA TRACKER: Track Santa’s trip to the Ozarks

Updated: Dec. 24, 2023 at 9:20 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is tracking Santa Claus’ trip around the globe to deliver Christmas gifts to children.

Local

Roundtree Neigborhood residents in Springfield fed up with reckless driving

Rountree neighborhood residents in Springfield fed up with reckless driving

Updated: Dec. 23, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
A Rountree Neighborhood homeowner in Springfield is taking matters into her own hands in a neighborhood where speeding is becoming a significant problem.

Sports

Missouri State earns 69-64 win over Saint Mary's

Updated: Dec. 23, 2023 at 10:17 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Donovan Clay shot 7 of 16 from the field and 3 for 5 from the foul line to add 18 points

Local

Promising high school athlete loses battle with cancer

Remembering Josie: Ozark athlete loses battle with Leukemia

Updated: Dec. 23, 2023 at 10:00 PM CST
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By Michael Hoffman
The Ozark community mourned a young, promising athlete.

Local

Three charged in Douglas County investigation

Three charged in Douglas County investigation; charges include drugs, rape, and kidnapping

Updated: Dec. 23, 2023 at 6:59 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Three people are behind bars after a multi-county month-long investigation between Douglas and Ozark counties.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney runs to the end zone after catching a lateral...

Chiefs missing Toney, McKinnon while Raiders could have Jacobs for Christmas matchup

Updated: Dec. 23, 2023 at 3:58 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Kansas City Chiefs will be missing three major contributors on offense because of injuries, and the Las Vegas Raiders expect to have Josh Jacobs back on the field, when the longtime AFC West rivals meet at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday.

Local

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West Plains man dies in early morning single-car crash

Updated: Dec. 23, 2023 at 12:05 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
A man from West Plains has died after a single-car crash Saturday morning.

Local

The Boys and Girls Club of Springfield received a grant to buy a new chest freezer from Ozarks...

Boys and Girls Club of Springfield receives grant from Ozarks Food Harvest to buy new chest freezer

Updated: Dec. 23, 2023 at 5:47 AM CST
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By Savannah Harrison
The Boys and Girls Club of Springfield has received a grant from Ozarks Food Harvest, allowing them to buy a new chest freezer to better feed kids in the community.

Sports

Missouri's Anthony Robinson II (14) is fouled on his way to the basket by Illinois' Coleman...

Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 30, No. 13 Illinois cruises to win over Missouri

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023 at 11:10 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Sean East II had 15 of his 18 points in the second half to lead the Tigers (7-5), who lost their third straight.
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