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

Updated: 47 minutes ago
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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 shuts down popular steam train ride following incident Thursday.

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

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Silver Dollar City reopened its famous steam train after a malfunction last on the tracks on Thursday.

Weather

Dry and partly cloudy

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Another beautiful day!

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Nicolette Zangara
Rain chances rising for the week

Local

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Man from Springfield killed in a crash north of Branson, Mo.

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigates a deadly crash north of Branson, Mo.

Local

Ozarks lawn experts weigh in with tips to keep your lawn healthy during summer months

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Michael Hoffman
Parts of the Ozarks are already under a drought advisory, and the KY3 First Alert Weather team says if we don’t get more moisture before the hotter months, your lawn could be at risk.

Auto Accidents

Camdenton girl seriously injured during ATV crash in Phelps County

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A 13-year-old girl was taken to the hospital in serious condition following an ATV crash Saturday evening.

Sports

Mizzou baseball to make head coaching change

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The University of Missouri announced Sunday that the school is parting ways with baseball coach Steve Bieser.

Local

Summer just around the corner, make sure you don’t leave your kids in the car

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:07 AM CDT
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By Savannah Harrison
Summer is just around the corner and healthcare experts want to make sure you don’t leave your kids in the hot car this season.

Sports

Donovan scores on passed ball in 10th, Cardinals beat Guardians

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 11:08 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
St. Louis, which won for the 14th time in its last 20 games, only managed two hits against Guardians starter Tanner Bibee and four relievers.

Local

WATCH: Memorial Day Weekend ceremony in Nixa, Mo., honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:55 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Nixa held a ceremony at the city’s Veteran’s Memorial to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Caught on Camera: Thief steals car from single father in Springfield, Mo.

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Michael Hoffman
A single father is asking for help identifying a car thief captured on camera in Springfield.

Local

Thousands flock to Gower, Missouri, to see body of dead nun

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
The small town of Gower, Missouri had thousands of unexpected visitors this weekend. Catholics from all over the country made a pilgrimage to a convent in Gower – where a nun’s body appears to have not decayed, despite being in buried for four years.

Sports

Dickerson’s 3-run HR highlights Nationals’ highest scoring inning in win over Royals

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 8:46 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Jordan Lyles (0-9) allowed five earned runs in five innings, giving up six hits and three walks with two strikeouts.

Local

Street Rod Nationals car show brings big crowds to the Fairgrounds

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
More than 1,500 classic and custom cars from around the country are in Springfield this weekend.

Local

Boy Scouts honor veterans buried at Brookline Cemetery

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Boy Scouts from Republic spent their morning at the Brookline Cemetery to honor our veterans.

News

Glacier National Park drowning victim identified as KU student

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By Victoria Cassell and RobyLane Kelley
The National Park released information May, 26th identifying the victim of a May, 22nd Avalanche Creek drowning at the Glacier National Park.

Regional

Driver in custody after crash kills man weed-eating in Platte County

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 8:47 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A Rushville man is in custody after crashing and killing a man who was weed-eating in a yard in Platte County.

Regional

Kansas paramedic charged with sexually assaulting heavily drugged woman

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:52 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A Kansas paramedic has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman while she was taking a cocktail of painkillers and sedatives.

Local

Republic Aquatic Center open for the summer season, improvements underway

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:28 AM CDT
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By Savannah Harrison
Republic’s Aquatic Center is officially opening for the season on Saturday, May 27, and there’s lots of fun in store for the whole family.

Local

Missouri Division of Fire Safety investigating latest Silver Dollar City train derailment; train can reopen

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:13 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Officials with the Missouri Division of Fire Safety went to Silver Dollar City Friday morning to investigate a train derailment earlier this week.

Local

A hero’s welcome home: Remains of a Missouri World War II lieutenant properly buried

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:03 PM CDT
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By Paul Adler
Nearly eight decades ago, a B-17 Flying Fortress soared into Germany to attack a factory. The plane, Yankee Doodle Dandy, crashed.

Local

Wright County, Mo. man charged in fatal shooting investigation

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff and Michael Hoffman
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection to a fatal shooting Thursday night.

Regional

Alicia Keys surprises 1,500 Staley High School students with concert tickets

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:20 PM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
“Everyone was in shock. I couldn’t believe this was actually happening.”

Local

Floating safety in focus this Memorial Day Weekend

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:59 PM CDT
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By Nick Kelly
Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend. These aren’t just weekends to kick off and wrap up the unofficial summer season.

Regional

St. Charles Co. public libraries decline to change policy after controversy over male employee dressing as a female

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:27 PM CDT
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By Deion Broxton
Dozens of people protested Friday at a St. Peters public library after a St. Charles County woman raised concerns over a male librarian dressing as a female.

Local

Greene County, Mo. Assessor’s Office says people are posing as staff attempting to get into homes

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Greene County Assessor’s Office is warning those who live around the county about people posing as members of the Assessor’s staff, and in some cases asking and/or attempting to gain false entry into homes.

Local

Springfield sees increased vigilance by law enforcement as floating season begins amidst marijuana legalization

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:16 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
Missouri State Highway Patrol emphasizes safety during Memorial Day weekend and urges responsible behavior.

National

Texas Pete hot sauces recalled due to bottles possibly being mislabeled, containing soy

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:06 PM CDT
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By Jordan Gartner
Select bottles of Texas Pete Buffalo Wing Sauce are being recalled due to the sauces possibly containing soy.

Local

Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Water Patrol reminds everyone to be safe on the water

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Marina Silva
It is the start of a busy summer season at Lake of the Ozarks.

Local

Springfield’s six outdoor pools open this weekend with some new changes

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is opening its six outdoor pools this weekend.

Weekend Events

Weekend Events: What’s happening across the Ozarks

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By Nicolette Zangara
Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Ozarks.

Sports

Judge halts enforcement of LEARNS Act, state appeals

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By Chris Carter
A Pulaski County Circuit Judge has issued a restraining order preventing the Arkansas LEARNS Act from being enforced, for now.

Local

Edward Gutting’s trial continues with defense calling on mental health experts

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:27 PM CDT
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By Frances Watson
Friday marks day five of the first-degree murder trial of a former Missouri State University instructor.

Local

ASP Troopers to use federal overtime as holiday weekend approaches

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:23 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
Arkansas State Police Highway Patrol Major Ron Casey said the agency would be patrolling roads across Arkansas.

Local

Missouri conservation officials keeping an eye out for beetles that carry walnut tree-killing disease

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:52 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri Department of Conservation is keeping an eye out for Walnut Tree Beetles.

Regional

No criminal charges against KCK officer in fatal shooting of DoorDash driver

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono and Cyndi Fahrlander
The family’s attorney openly questioned how an unarmed man could be shot and killed at a traffic stop.

Local

One week left to dispose of mattresses for free through Clean Green Springfield program

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 2:52 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
You have one week left to take advantage of Clean Green Springfield’s free mattress disposal.

Local

Nixa missing man with dementia found SAFE

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 1:48 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Nixa Police Department is looking for a missing man with dementia.

News

Families file lawsuit against Snapchat, blame it for drug overdose deaths

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:51 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono
Cruz Burris was just 15 years old when he died of an accidental overdose. His parents believe a dealer delivered the fatal pill to their home while they slept, and that he found that dealer via Snapchat.

Sports

Photographer shoved by Davante Adams sues WR, Raiders and Chiefs

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 11:15 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Park Zebley filed a lawsuit in Jackson County Circuit Court stating that he suffered whiplash, headaches and a concussion after being shoved by Adams.

Local

St. Louis mayor signs executive order to support transgender community

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:26 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones on Thursday signed an executive order designed to make transgender people feel more welcome in the city.

Local

Burglar caught after swiping owner’s SUV from Springfield, Mo., auto shop

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:08 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Police are looking for a thief who broke into a Springfield auto shop, stealing a vehicle.

Local

Police investigate stabbing at Springfield, Mo., apartment complex

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:22 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Springfield police arrested a man wanted in a stabbing in northwest Springfield.

Local

Missouri law enforcement agencies warning drivers to be safe amid high Memorial Day travel

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:17 AM CDT
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By Savannah Harrison
Memorial Day travel is supposed to be high this year, and local law enforcement agencies are warning drivers to be careful out on the roadways.

Regional

Sheriff: Expect 10k-15k people per day over weekend to see body of exhumed nun

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:41 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Despite her death being four years ago, the body of Sr. Wilhelmina appears to be incorrupt.

Ozarks Life

Ozarks Life: The time a Springfield woman met Dolly Parton

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:46 AM CDT
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By Chad Plein
They reached out to Dolly Parton’s people through social media, hoping for a video call with the music superstar. But they got a whole lot more.

News

New city pool opens in Mount Vernon, Mo.

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:43 AM CDT
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
The city of Mt. Vernon will open a new pool after closing its old pool a year ago.

Local

Homeowner holds intruder at gunpoint near Mountain Home, Ark.

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:18 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Barking dogs alerted the homeowner that something was wrong.

News

CATCH-A-CROOK: Secret Service investigates trail of counterfeit cash in Greene and Christian counties.

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:41 PM CDT
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By Maria Neider
Detectives say more than $1,200 in fake money has been used at Dollar General stores.

Local

Law license suspended for former public defender

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 9:31 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Former Sharp County Public Defender Calvin Harrell was arrested on April 24 after he attacked someone in their home, according to the affidavit.
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