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Weekend Events

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Weekend Events: See what’s happening around the Ozarks

Updated: 20 minutes ago
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By Nicolette Zangara
Check out these weekend events around the Ozarks.

Local

Prosecutors charged Brian Edwards Chambers, 61, with an abandonment of a corpse charge.

Investigators say, Rolla, Mo., man failed to report woman’s death inside house for 3 days

Updated: 30 minutes ago
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By KY3 Staff
Prosecutors charged Brian Edwards Chambers, 61, with an abandonment of a corpse charge.

Local

Waynesville Mayor

Waynesville mayor impeached after council members voice concerns

Updated: 59 minutes ago
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By Lauren Schwentker
Fellow city council members voted to remove the mayor of Waynesville during an impeachment trial Thursday night.

Weather

The biggest drop will be in the northern Ozarks, but highs will be similar to Thursday in...

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: After today, a huge warm-up!

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Brandon Beck
Rain--not snow--next week

Ozarks Life

Ozarks Life: Mtn. Home author shares her creative mind with children

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Chad Plein
Rosette Elizabeth Hurst is working on her fourth children’s book.

News

Heart disease remains the number 1 cause of death in America

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
High blood pressure, weight gain, diabetes, and tobacco use are all common things that can lead to heart disease.

News

CATCH-A-CROOK: Detectives search for stolen trailer and pellet smoker in western Greene County

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Maria Neider
The theft happened in a Springfield neighborhood south of Rutledge Wilson Farm near Sunshine and West Bypass.

News

Springfield Cardinals and proposed new landlords hope to expand non-baseball activities at Hammons Field

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Joe Hickman
A look at how the city of Springfield is funding the proposed purchase of Hammons Field and what they hope to do in expanding the stadium's revenue potential.

News

Attorney General Andrew Bailey discusses his top priorities for future of Missouri

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Marina Silva
It has been a few weeks since Andrew Bailey was sworn in as Attorney General. He discussed his priorities for office.

News

On Your Side: Hundreds of CU customers get dead meter bill notices

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Ashley Reynolds
The average bill is $900.
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News

Springfield Public Schools leaders share update on 2 new school buildings

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Springfield Public Schools hopes to open two new school buildings following the district’s spring break.

Local

Springfield Public Schools explains reasoning behind closing schools on Thursday

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Nicolette Zangara
The words “snow day” can excite children and frustrate parents.

Sports

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes gets back to work for Super Bowl

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Patrick Mahomes strolled through Arrowhead Stadium without any issues with his injured right ankle on Thursday, and the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback expects to practice fully in the next 10 days leading up to the Super Bowl.

National

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) renews D.C. push to cap insulin costs

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By David Ade
Bill nearly mirrors legislation offered by Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) last year

Local

Missouri begins the marijuana dispensary approval process on Friday allowing sales to begin

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The state of Missouri’s emergency rules regarding recreational marijuana go into effect on Friday.

Sports

Reid doubts Hardman will make Super Bowl, others miss practice with injury

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Mecole Hardman, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kadarius Toney, L’Jarius Sneed missed practice, while Willie Gay Jr. returned.

Local

Douglas County sheriff calls recent child sex crimes most ‘sick and twisted’ he’s ever seen

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Liam Garrity
Authorities arrested two suspects wanted for multiple sex crimes in Douglas County.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Missouri adds 3,600+ cases in its weekly report; Arkansas adds nearly 150 daily new cases

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Here's a breakdown of cases in Arkansas, Missouri and the Ozarks.

Sports

Chiefs banked on rookie returns to reach Super Bowl again

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The returns on the Chiefs’ rookie investments are even more impressive given the fact that Kansas City, like other teams that make deep playoff runs each year, is usually picking after just about everyone else.

Taste Of The Ozarks

Taste of the Ozarks: Honey Mustard Sheet Pan Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Add some flavor to your chicken.

Local

Police arrest man wanted in connection to shooting near Springfield’s Glendale High School

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Police arrested a man in Republic, Mo., investigators say is connected to a shooting of a man near Glendale High School in Springfield.

News

Woman faces witness tampering charges involving sex crimes case in Laclede County

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Authorities arrested Lona Williams regarding the case of Marcus Hill.

Local

Arkansas Gov. Sanders to give GOP response to Biden address

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Before becoming governor, Sarah Sanders served as White House press secretary for President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019.

Sports

WATCH: Patrick Mahomes ‘proud’ to be part of historic milestone

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Greg Payne
"As I’ve gotten into the NFL, obviously learned more and more about the history of the Black quarterback, I’m happy that we are going to be on this stage."

Local

Mo. launches new website to help reduce number of veteran suicides

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Amber Ruch
Missouri has a new tool aimed at reducing the number of veteran suicides.

News

Sen. Josh Hawley: “Medicare and Social Security should be exempt from debt ceiling.”

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 9:50 AM CST
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By Jackie Garrity
Sen. Josh Hawley said Medicare and Social Security should be exempt from the debt ceiling.

News

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education offers educators mental health first aid training

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:48 AM CST
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
Teachers and staff can participate in mental health first aid training to help recognize when someone may be struggling with anxiety or depression.

News

Brown’s near perfect shooting effort sends Missouri past LSU

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:54 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Missouri built an 8-0 lead, extended it to 25-11 and never trailed.

News

Mason and Missouri State secure OT win over Valparaiso

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:46 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Alston Mason also had nine assists for the Bears (12-11, 8-5 Missouri Valley Conference).

News

Fact Finders: Viewer wants to know if popular restaurant will reopen

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:53 PM CST
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By Paul Adler
The owner announced last spring that the iconic restaurant in the hut would close. It would move from the downtown area on Walnut to South Glenstone near Grand. The restaurant had been on Walnut for nearly 4 decades.

Local

Police investigate a deadly officer-involved shooting at Springfield park on Wednesday

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:45 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The shooting happened at Watkins Park in the 2000 block of West High around 1:45 p.m.

Local

FBI Little Rock warns about new Spanish-speaking virtual scam

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The FBI Little Rock office is warning Arkansans about Spanish-speaking scammers that are currently targeting the Natural State, according to our content-sharing partner, KARK-TV.

Local

Arkansas House passes school bathroom bill, heads to Senate

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
The Arkansas House on Wednesday approved legislation preventing transgender people at public schools from using bathrooms that match their gender identity, while a legislative panel endorsed a measure restricting drag performances in the state.

News

Springfield Police Department focuses on community policing; NAACP says its a step in the right direction

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:17 PM CST
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
The Springfield Police Department focuses on working with the community.

Local

Missouri AG set to argue permanent block of student loan bailout, St. Louis students hope Supreme Court sides with Biden

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:05 PM CST
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By Jon Kipper
The US Supreme Court will hear a case this month to permanently block President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan with the State of Missouri as the lead plaintiff.

Local

Missouri state senators debate Parents Bill of Rights

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:33 PM CST
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By Marina Silva
Missouri Republican State Senator Andrew Koenig filed a Parents Bill of Rights concerning our children’s education.

Sports

City of Springfield, Mo., announces agreement to buy Hammons Field, keeping the Cardinals

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:45 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The city council will address the $12 million agreement at its next meeting on February 6. A vote on the project could come on February 14.

News

On Your Side: What to buy in February

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:43 PM CST
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By Ashley Reynolds
Here's what to buy this month.

News

Springfield’s City Utilities promises lower utility bills starting next month

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:20 PM CST
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By Nicolette Zangara
In January, natural gas prices dropped about a third.

Local

Ava, Mo., woman faces sex crimes charges

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:12 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Prosecutors accuse an Ava woman of allowing a girl to perform sexual acts on a man in exchange for staying at the man’s house.

News

City of Mansfield, Mo. cancels Boil Water Advisory following water main break

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:53 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The city of Mansfield issued a Boil Water Advisory following a water main break.

Sports

FBI arrests Springfield, Mo., man for illegally possessing firearm

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:30 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Timothy Zegar, 39, was charged in a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court in Springfield on Tuesday, Jan. 31, with one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Zegar, who was arrested on Wednesday, remains in federal custody pending a detention hearing on Feb. 6, 2023.

Sports

Chiefs provide injury update ahead of Super Bowl

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:28 PM CST
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By Zoe Brown
The Chiefs didn’t hold practice today, but they have released an injury report that is “an estimation.”

News

Lawrence County deputy’s patrol car hit in icy crash on I-44

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:26 PM CST
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By Liam Garrity
A Lawrence County Deputy saved himself when a tractor-trailer slid out of control towards him.

Local

Missouri House OKs raising bar for constitutional amendments

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 2:45 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
A Republican-backed proposal to make it harder to amend Missouri’s constitution got initial approval from the state House on Wednesday, moving a top GOP priority closer to becoming law.

Local

Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District adding tax levy to the ballot in April

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 1:25 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Voters in the Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District will decide on a tax levy increase for retaining firefighters.

News

Arkansas, Missouri attorneys general warn Walgreens, CVS over abortion pills

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 11:44 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
Attorneys general in 20 conservative-led states warned CVS and Walgreens on Wednesday that they could face legal consequences if they sell abortion pills by mail in those states.

Local

Footprints in the snow lead police to 2 juveniles wanted for smash and grab at Ozark, Mo., convenience store

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 11:35 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Police arrested two juveniles wanted in a burglary investigation at an Ozark convenience store.

Sports

Andy Reid turned a 6-inch binder into a Hall of Fame resume

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:37 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
Andy Reid is a no-nonsense, old-school coach who is respected and loved by his players.

News

Ways to save on prescription drugs

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:21 AM CST
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By Anna Johnson
There are steps you can take to save on your medication.
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