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Lawmakers continue to review whether TikTok is a danger to national security. (CNN, GETTY...

Arkansas sues TikTok, Meta over privacy, child safety claims

Updated: 16 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
The state of Arkansas sued TikTok and Facebook parent Meta on Tuesday, claiming the social media companies were misleading consumers about the safety of children on their platforms and protections of users’ private data.

On Your Side

ON YOUR SIDE RECALL: Company recalls pasta dish sold at HyVee grocery chain

Updated: 20 minutes ago
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By The Associated Press
A company announced Tuesday that it is recalling a packaged pasta dish sold in HyVee grocery stores in eight Midwestern states.

News

What is left of the Mall at Turtle Creek after the tornado of 2020 took out the middle part of...

THREE YEARS LATER: Jonesboro still working to repair after devastating tornado

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Griffin DeMarrais
After the March 2020 tornado in Jonesboro, many businesses were forced to restart, while some at the Mall at Turtle Creek were gone for good, but that didn’t hurt the city’s revenues.

Weather

High temperatures should return to the low 60s Wednesday

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Getting Warmer and Windy

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Ron Hearst
Severe storms Friday

Sports

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP: The city of Springfield finalizes deal to buy Hammons Field, parking lots

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The John Q. Hammons Charitable Trust formerly owned the stadium.

Election Stories

APRIL ELECTION: Springfield mayoral candidates discuss the issues

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The election is on April 4. KY3 News interviewed candidates for Springfield mayor. The race features Ken McClure and Melanie Bach.

News

Missouri law enforcement agencies warn spoof calls can be traced

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
Law enforcement agencies across Missouri are still trying to figure out who made dozens of fake 911 calls about school shootings Monday.

Local

Flooding in the Ozarks leads to trash in waterways

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Michael Hoffman
The Ozarks are known for natural beauty and, namely, the beauty of the waterways.

Local

Springfield-Greene County Health Department expanding free STI testing

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Springfield-Greene County Health Department is expanding their free sexually-transmitted infection testing to combat an increase of STIs in the area.

Local

Chief of police in Buffalo, Mo., resigns

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The chief of police for the Buffalo Police Department resigned.
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Local

CAPTURED: Camden County deputies arrest man wanted in shooting investigation

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
James C. Mark, of Lake Ozark, Mo., is wanted for questioning in a shooting in Horseshoe Bend on Monday.

Local

Sen. Rand Paul staffer attacked in Washington, D.C.; victim tied to Branson area

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Police say Phillip Todd was stabbed repeatedly Saturday night in what police are calling a random attack.

Local

Arkansas governor proposes $470M for 3,000 new prison beds

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday called for setting aside $470 million for new prison beds and imposing sentencing changes to keep violent offenders incarcerated longer as part of a public safety package lawmakers expect to take up starting this week.

Election Stories

April Election: Candidates for Springfield School Board discuss the issues

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
KY3 News interviewed candidates for Springfield School Board. The race features Landon McCarter, Shurita Thomas-Tate, Judy Brunner, and Chad Rollins.

Sports

Drury’s Amy Eagan leaving program for a Division 1 head coaching job

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Amy Eagan spent the past three seasons as head coach at Drury University.

Election Stories

APRIL ELECTION: Candidates for Springfield Council Zone 3 discuss issues

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
KY3 News interviewed candidates for Springfield City Council Zone 3. The race features Brandon Jenson and David Nokes.

Local

Driver dies in four-vehicle crash in Springfield, Mo.

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Police identified a driver who died from injuries in a four-vehicle crash in Springfield.

Route66

See the lineup of events at the 2023 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Birthplace of Route 66 Festival organizers the City of Springfield, Aaron Sachs & Associates, KY3/KSPR/CW, Downtown Springfield Association, and West Central Neighborhood Alliance announced the lineup for the 2023 festival in a news conference Tuesday.

News

The Smashing Pumpkins tour stopping in Arkansas

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Smashing Pumpkins’ North American “The World is a Vampire Tour” will make a stop later this year in the Natural State.

National

Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the vehicles don’t comply with the necessary rear visibility requirements.

News

Inmate escapes Ray County Jail, considered dangerous

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Anna Johnson
Robinson was arrested in February for stabbing his pregnant girlfriend.

On Your Side

US opens investigation into Tesla seat belts coming loose

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The agency says it has two complaints from Tesla owners that the front belts weren’t sufficiently connected at the factory.

Local

Staying safe while running and biking outside

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
Spring is here, and as the weather gets nicer, it can be fun to go outside and get some exercise.

Local

Iron County Sheriff’s wife, lawyer speak out following recent arrest

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KMOV Staff
The wife of a Missouri sheriff accused of gang activity spoke to News 4 about a recent incident tied to her husband.

Local

Police say texts regarding shootings sent to several high schools in the Ozarks are unfounded; police investigating

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff and Frances Watson
The incidents happened at Springfield’s Kickapoo High School, Ozark High School, Carthage High School, and Branson High School.

Local

Florida man charged for pointing a gun at Hells Angels members during a fight at an Ozark, Mo. brewery

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Chris Six
A man from Florida has been charged after he got into an argument with members of the Hells Angles motorcycle club and pointed a gun at them Sunday evening.

Local

Springfield City Council to consider not allowing recreational pot use in public places or moving cars

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:17 PM CDT
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By Joe Hickman
The city of Springfield is putting together marijuana-use restrictions allowed by Amendment 3 that will be considered by the city council starting next week (April 3). They would not allow recreational pot use in public places or moving cars and address odor issues.

Local

Major hotel chain development coming to Lake of the Ozarks

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Marina Silva
A major hotel chain is coming to the Lake of the Ozarks as part of a new development.

Local

Morel season has returned to the Ozarks

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:42 PM CDT
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By Nick Kelly
The hunt is on for the tasty mushroom once again.

On Your Side

On Your Side: Scammers can steal your info, when you’re hanging up on them

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By Ashley Reynolds
Scammers can easily figure out your name, address and where you work. They’re hoping to snag a few more details so they can steal your ID and money.

News

Senate bill would create scholarship for future Arkansas veterinarians

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
A piece of legislation in the Arkansas Senate hopes to recruit veterinarians to the rural parts of the state.

Local

Several protestors voice concern about Bolivar, Mo., pound’s euthanasia policy

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Michael Hoffman
Dozens of protestors are expected Monday night in Bolivar. People are upset about a city policy saying animals at the Bolivar pound for more than 60 days should be put down.

Local

Floods cause sewage overflow at Springfield walking trail

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
Those walking the Ward Branch Greenway Trail in Springfield say whenever there’s lots of rain, sewage overflow makes its way to the trail and nearby creek.

Sports

Cardinals expected to make $350 million in economic impact this season

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:49 PM CDT
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By KMOV Staff
The St. Louis Cardinals expect to generate $350 million in economic impact for the St. Louis metro in the 2023 season.

Regional

St. Louis joins other cities in lawsuit against Kia, Hyundai over car thefts

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By Dan Greenwald and Shoshana Stahl
St. Louis is joining several other cities in a lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia over car thefts

Regional

Superfan 'Chiefsaholic' misses court date, charged with removing ankle monitor

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office stated Xaviar Michael Babudar, aka “Chiefsaholic,” did not show up for court on Monday.

Election Stories

APRIL ELECTION: Candidates for Springfield Council General Seat D discuss issues

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:27 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
KY3 News interviewed candidates for Springfield City Council General Seat D. The race features Derek Lee and Bruce Adib-Yazdi.

On Your Side

On Your Side: Better Business Bureau shares tips for handling door-to-door sales

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By Savannah Harrison
Warmer weather means more people are getting out and about, which means you may see more door-to-door salespeople in your neighborhood.

Regional

Family of girl killed by police during southeast Kansas standoff sues

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The family of a toddler who was fatally shot by a police officer during a standoff last year between her father and law enforcement has filed a federal lawsuit over her death.

On Your Side

St. Louis sues Kia, Hyundai over rash of car thefts

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 3:29 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A federal lawsuit filed Monday by the city of St. Louis accuses automakers Kia and Hyundai of failing to install industry-standard anti-theft technology, resulting in thousands of vehicle thefts in the Missouri city.

Sports

Going to Opening Day? Here’s the schedule leading up to first pitch

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 2:26 PM CDT
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By Matt Woods
The St. Louis Cardinals will begin the 2023 season Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Festivities will start that morning in downtown St. Louis leading up to first pitch.

Local

Rolla, Mo. man indicted and arrested for transporting minors for sexual activity

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 2:24 PM CDT
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By Chris Six
A Rolla man was arrested Friday on a grand jury indictment for transporting minors with the intent that the minor engage in prostitution or criminal sexual activity.

Queen of Clean

Queen of Clean: Organizing kids laundry

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:12 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
he Queen of Clean will make laundry easier for kids.

Auto Accidents

Kimberling City man dies in weekend motorcycle crash

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:10 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Kimberling City man has died after a motorcycle crash Sunday evening.

Leigh's Lost and Found

Leigh’s Lost and Found: Looking for the owner of this Terrier mix puppy

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:44 AM CDT
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By Leigh Moody
Terrier mix puppy found at Golden and Battlefield in Springfiel

The Place

Do Good with Daniel: Drew Lewis Tribute 2023

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:18 AM CDT
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By Daniel Posey
Drew Lewis Foundation founder, Amy Blansit, talked to Daniel Posey about how the organization is honoring Drew Lewis with a new event.

Sports

KC businesses prepping for NFL Draft’s arrival

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:40 AM CDT
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By Joseph Hennessy
Kansas City businesses are getting prepared for hundreds of thousands of people coming to town for the NFL Draft that is just one month away.

Local

The Kitchen celebrates 40 years of serving the homeless

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:38 AM CDT
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
Sister Lorraine Biebel started Serving the hungry through The Kitchen in 1983.

Local

Webster County, Mo., family says a bridge near home is causing property damage

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:56 PM CDT
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By Michael Hoffman
The Johnston family says Webster county installed a bridge outside their home in 2018. They say the reasoning behind it was to help keep gravel out of people’s lawns in times of heavy rain. But the Johnston family says it’s only made it worse.

Regional

First responders: Woman found dead in water recovery in Bollinger Co.

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:19 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock
Members of the Homeland Security Response Team (HSRT) and Jackson Fire and Rescue were called at 8:40 p.m. to a water rescue incident in Bollinger County on Saturday, March 25.
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