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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Few showers this weekend

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Nicolette Zangara
Flooding threat continues

Local

Ozark storm damage

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

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Lauren Schwentker
Thursday night into Friday’s storms caused significant damage in Christian County

Local

Greene County man arrested after flood rescue

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

Updated: 10 hours ago
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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.

Regional

Death row minister sues Oklahoma Corrections agency for $10M

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A death row minister who was inside the execution chamber during Oklahoma’s last lethal injection sued the Department of Corrections for $10 million on Friday, alleging the agency and its spokesman defamed him in a statement to the media.

Local

State awards nearly $95 million in ARPA funding to several community projects, including city of Springfield, The Kitchen and Council of Churches

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Department of Economic Development (DED) awarded a total of $94.15 million through the Community Revitalization Grant Program for 70 projects across the state.

Local

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

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Firefighters say two died after floodwaters swept away a car in Wright County.

Local

VIDEO: Ebenezer, Mo. fire truck narrowly escapes head-on collision

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Fire crews narrowly escaped a head-on collision on a rural Missouri highway Friday afternoon.

On Your Side

On Your Side: Customer advice following DISH cyberattack

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Ashley Reynolds
Ransomware is to blame for an ongoing outage for the satellite television provider. It affected the website, apps and customer support systems.

Local

Christian County deputy injured in two-car crash in Nixa

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A Christian County deputy and another driver were taken to the hospital with moderate injuries after a two-car crash Friday afternoon.

Election Stories

APRIL ELECTION: Candidates for Branson mayor discuss issues

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
KY3 News interviewed Branson’s mayoral candidates. The race features Karen Best, Larry Milton, and Charles Rodriguez.
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Weekend Events

Weekend Events: See what’s happening around the Ozarks

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Nicolette Zangara
Check out these weekend events around the Ozarks.

News

Endangered Person Advisory canceled; 12-year-old Farmington, Mo. girl found safe

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Olivia Tock
A 12-year-old Farmington girl was found safe and the Endangered Person Advisory was canceled.

Local

Ozark sees heavy flooding, damage from overnight storms

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Storms brought flooding and damage to the Ozark area.

Local

Greene County prosecutor says officer-involved shooting in February was justified

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Earlier this month, Greene County Prosecutor Dan Patterson ruled a fatal officer-involved shooting in February was justified, according to a news release from the Springfield Police Department.

Regional

Why Arkansas murder defendant was free before killings in Washington

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Kirkland Warren was out on bail pending a long-delayed murder trial in Arkansas. But when he was arrested in southwestern Washington state early this month on charges that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend and fired a gunshot into her apartment, he quickly posted bond and was released again.

Regional

Kansas bank robbery suspect killed in shootout with Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
A bank robbery suspect is dead after a shootout with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Friday afternoon.

Local

Police identify 2 killed in shootings in St. Robert, Mo.

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Police identified a mother of two and a man found dead behind a business in St. Robert.

Sports

NL Central Preview: Cards seek repeat without Pujols, Molina

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Two familiar faces from St. Louis’ run to the NL Central title last season aren’t around anymore as the Cardinals attempt to become the division’s first repeat champion in six years.

Local

Bill lowering child care rules passes Kansas Senate

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Child care regulations would be lowered in Kansas under a bill that has won Senate approval and created a debate over how best to address a shortage of daycare spots without compromising safety.

Local

Firefighters rescue driver swept away by floodwaters in Barry County, Mo.

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Central Crossing Fire Protection District firefighters responded to the driver trapped in a low-water crossing near Shell Knob.

Local

Hotel of Terror owner delivers city of Springfield petition to stop eminent domain process

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The owner of the Hotel of Terror haunted house in downtown Springfield presented the city with a petition to fight a plan to take over his property.

Sports

Cardinals agree to two-year contract extension with Mikolas

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Brenden Schaeffer
With Steven Matz as the only member of the Cardinals’ projected starting rotation under contract beyond this season, it made sense that the team might look to make a move.

Local

MoDOT warns drivers to obey barricades on flooded roads

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Nearly five inches of rain has fallen on parts of the Ozarks.

Local

Storms damage homes in Christian County; roadways flooded

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Strong storms damaged homes in the Linden area of Christian County.

Ozarks Life

Ozarks Life: Deacon Dog of Old Stone Church

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:45 AM CDT
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By Chad Plein
As for his longevity, Robin feeds him real food. Joe loves chicken, salmon, and hamburgers.

News

1 unaccounted for in Webster County as emergency crews conduct water rescue

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:03 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff and Liam Garrity
Fire and rescue crews rescue two in water rescue; one is still unaccounted for.

News

CATCH-A-CROOK: Greene County country club thieves drive off with $1,800 in valuables

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
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By Maria Neider
Detectives say a silver Chrysler sedan is connected to the smash-and-grab crime at Twin Oaks off East Republic Road.

News

On Your Side Investigation: Missouri not required to use national missing persons database

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:47 PM CDT
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By Ashley Reynolds
There’s a Pulaski County family missing their husband and father. They had no idea about this database until we told them.

Sports

UConn a step from Final Four after blowout of Arkansas

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:51 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Anthony Black led Arkansas with 20 points, Ricky Council IV had 17 and Nick Smith Jr. 11.

Local

First Alert Weather: Heavy rain leads to flooding in Ava, Mo.

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:29 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Heavy rain on Thursday evening led to flooding in Ava, Mo.

Local

Arkansas Education Secretary hoping to clarify LEARNS Act in virtual town hall

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:29 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
With many questions surrounding the recently-signed Arkansas LEARNS Act, the Department of Education Secretary is hoping a virtual town hall will answer those questions.

Local

Why do 7 Brew coffee shops go up so fast?

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:02 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
It seems as if 7 Brew coffee houses pop up almost overnight.

News

Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District leaders explain tax levy on April Ballot

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By Marina Silva
For those who live in Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District, you will see a tax levy on the April Ballot.

Local

New Springfield-area Tooth Truck does more than just providing healthy smiles

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:48 PM CDT
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By Joe Hickman
After 20 years and 30,000 students helped, there's a new Tooth Truck in the Ozarks to help a new generation of area students with dental care.

News

Chadwick School District moving to 4-day school week

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:33 PM CDT
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By Liam Garrity
Chadwick School board approves four day school week.

News

The Place: Ellie and the Jelly kids book

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:30 PM CDT
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By Michael Gibson
Ozarks local Jon Casey released his first kids book Ellie and the Jelly in bookstores now.

Local

Republic Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Mercy Clinic with ribbon-cutting

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:26 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Republic Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Mercy Primary Care Clinic in Republic to their organization with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday.

Local

Springfield-Greene County Health Dept. and libraries distributing COVID-19 test kits

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The kits are free to the public.

Local

First Alert Weather Day: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for the Ozarks

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:02 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Storm Prediction Center issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the Ozarks.

On Your Side

Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:57 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and warning people to park them away from structures until repairs are made.

Trending

First Alert Weather Resources

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:52 PM CDT
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By Gray Media
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National

Financial expert explains real estate equity bonds

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:15 PM CDT
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By Rachel DePompa
Investing is a great tool to build long-term wealth, the key is identifying which opportunities are best suited for your financial goals. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert about an often-overlooked investment area: real estate equity bonds.

Local

Drury University’s president announces resignation

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Dr. Timothy Cloyd began his tenure at the school in 2016.

News

Missouri Senate OKs limits on transgender treatments, sports

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:16 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Missouri youths no longer could receive gender-affirming treatments under a bill passed Thursday by the state Senate.

Local

Dam maintenance to force road closure

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:51 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Maintenance on Bull Shoals Dam will force crews to close Highway 178.

Local

Ex-St. Clair County, Mo., sheriff’s office employee accused of stealing bond money

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:46 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
An employee with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office faces charges for the disappearance of bond money.

News

Springfield Police Department locates man reported missing

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:16 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Charles Robert Miller, 66, disappeared from 1415 North Texas Avenue around 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

Taste Of The Ozarks

Taste of the Ozarks: Spring Pasta

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:41 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Freshen up your pasta for spring.

Sports

Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright headed to injured list with groin injury

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:23 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Adam Wainwright has gone 195-117 with a 3.38 ERA over 17 seasons with the Cardinals.

Local

Prosecutor to seek death penalty in Missouri officer’s death

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:10 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A Missouri prosecutor has announced plans to seek the death penalty against a Kansas City man charged with fatally shooting a police officer during a traffic stop.
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