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Local

Spring is a great time to get outside for exercise but you need to stay safe.

Staying safe while running and biking outside

Updated: 1 hour 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

Police say text regarding school shooting was a hoax.

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

Updated: 9 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.

Election Stories

Springfield Mayoral Candidates: Ken McClure & Melanie Bach

APRIL ELECTION: Springfield mayoral candidates discuss the issues

Updated: 9 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.

Local

Jeremy Julin. Courtesy: Christian County Sheriff's Office

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

Updated: 10 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 gang 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: 11 hours ago
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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: 12 hours ago
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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: 12 hours ago
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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: 12 hours ago
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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.

Weather

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: A Few Showers Tonight

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Ron Hearst
70° back by Thursday

Local

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

Updated: 13 hours ago
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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.
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Local

Floods cause sewage overflow at Springfield walking trail

Updated: 13 hours ago
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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.

Regional

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

Updated: 14 hours ago
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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: 14 hours ago
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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: 14 hours ago
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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: 14 hours ago
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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: 14 hours ago
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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: 15 hours ago
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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: 16 hours ago
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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: 16 hours ago
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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: 17 hours ago
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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: 17 hours ago
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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: 19 hours ago
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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: 22 hours ago
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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: 23 hours ago
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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.

News

Nixa Police Dept. officers receive Lifesaving Awards for saving a man’s life after stabbing

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:12 PM CDT
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By Liam Garrity
Two local police officers are being recognized for saving a man’s life after he was stabbed in the neck.

Local

Woman who was swept away by floodwater Thursday night in Webster County has been identified

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 7:48 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff, Liam Garrity and Zachary Dodge
The body of a woman who was swept away by flood waters Thursday night have been found.

Local

Springfield police searching for two involved in Dollar General armed robbery

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 7:42 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Springfield police have one in custody and are searching for two more after all three were involved in an armed robbery at a Dollar General Sunday afternoon.

Local

Packed house for Springfield Symphony concert at The Library Center sparks campaign for bigger auditorium

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 5:28 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Springfield Symphony Orchestra performed “Peter and the Wolf” at The Library Center in south Springfield Sunday afternoon.

National

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ comes out blazing with $73.5M

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 3:14 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
“John Wick: Chapter 4,” the fourth installment in the Keanu Reeves assassin series, debuted with a franchise-best $73.5 million at the box office, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Local

Missouri deer hunters donate over 200k pounds of venison to state program

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 1:24 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Conservation officials say thousands of Missouri deer hunters have donated 235,169 pounds of venison to a state program this past deer season.

Regional

Multiple people shot at a Steele, Mo. apartment complex

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 12:15 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Multiple people have been shot at an apartment complex in a town in the Missouri Bootheel.

Sports

CITY SC: What we’ve witnessed through the first five games

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:42 AM CDT
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By Lucas Sellem
With its most recent 4-0 win against Real Salt Lake, St. Louis CITY SC starts the MLS season with a perfect 5-0-0 record.

Sports

Battlehawks set season-high in scoring with 29-6 win over Vegas

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:37 AM CDT
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By Lucas Sellem
The St. Louis Battlehawks went back on the road to face the Vegas Vipers this week and delivered their most significant margin of victory of the season in a 29-6 win.

Sports

St. Louis Cardinals announce anticipated Opening Day roster

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:20 AM CDT
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By Lucas Sellem
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced who they anticipate will be part of the 2023 Opening Day roster.

Local

Fordland, Mo., man rescued from raging flood waters

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:45 PM CDT
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By Michael Hoffman
Gary Fehr is one of many in the Ozarks who, in the last 72 hours, needed to be rescued from raging flood waters.

News

Crews in Webster County searched Saturday for woman missing in floodwaters

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:38 PM CDT
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By Liam Garrity
One woman is missing in Webster County after her vehicle was swept away by floodwaters late Thursday.

Sports

He’s here: Jordan Walker earns spot on Cardinals’ Opening Day roster

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 7:56 PM CDT
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By Brenden Schaeffer
Ever since his scorching hot start to spring put top prospect Jordan Walker in position to break camp when the Cardinals head north from Jupiter in a matter of days, Cardinals fans have been waiting for confirmation.

Sports

Florida Atlantic advances to Final Four with 79-76 win over Kansas State

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 7:51 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Ninth-seeded Florida Atlantic became the first and lowest-seeded team to reach this year’s Final Four as the Owls withstood another huge game by Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell to beat the Wildcats 79-76 on Saturday night.

Local

Crews restoring power in the Oak Grove neighborhood in east Springfield after car crash

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Nearly 1,500 people are without power in the Oak Grove neighborhood in east Springfield Saturday morning.

Local

Volunteer firefighter removed from the Urbana, Mo. Fire Department after conduct investigation

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 4:14 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
A volunteer firefighter with the Urbana Fire Department has been removed after an investigation, said Fire Chief Larry Senyard.

Regional

Kansas City, Mo. traffic officer says he was told to target minority drivers

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Kansas City Police Department leaders encouraged officers to meet illegal ticket quotas by targeting drivers in Black and other minority neighborhoods, a lawsuit filed by an officer contends.

Local

Man rescued along the James River near Rivercut Golf Course; arrested once back on land

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff and Michael Hoffman
Firefighters rescued a man swept away at a low-water crossing in southern Greene County on Friday.

Local

Man rescued overnight after car swept away along the James River southwest of Nixa

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 1:32 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
One man was rescued by multiple crews Friday night after his car got swept away by flood waters along the James River.

Local

Convoy of Hope heading to areas in Mississippi damaged by deadly overnight tornadoes

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:56 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff and The Associated Press
Springfield’s Convoy of Hope is heading to Mississippi to help those affected by overnight tornadoes that have killed at least 23 people, injuring dozens more.

Local

2 die after vehicle swept away in floodwaters in Wright County, Mo.

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:14 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Firefighters say two died after floodwaters swept away a car in Wright County.

Local

Storm damages home and delivery van of Ozark, Mo. man

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By Lauren Schwentker
Thursday night into Friday’s storms caused significant damage in Christian County

Local

REPORT: Arkansas’ unemployment rate declined in February

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:14 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
On Friday, March 24, the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services announced the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 3.2% in February.
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