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Local

Springfield-Greene County Park Board STEM presentation

Springfield kids learn about STEM in park board education event

Updated: 41 minutes ago
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By KY3 Staff
Making learning fun was the name of the game at a STEM-themed event in Springfield.

Local

Woman in serious condition after truck slides off an icy bridge into a creek near Eminence, Mo.

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Chris Six
A woman was taken to the hospital by helicopter after her car slid off the road into a creek Saturday.

Regional

The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating vandalism to an old church according to a...

Izard County Sheriff’s Office investigates church vandalism

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating vandalism to an old church according to a social media post.

Coronavirus

Here's a breakdown of cases in both states and the Ozarks.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Missouri adds 3,600+ cases in its weekly report; Arkansas adds nearly 350 daily new cases

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Here's a breakdown of cases in Arkansas, Missouri and the Ozarks.

Sports

Graham sparks Arkansas to victory over South Carolina

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Jalen Graham sank 8 of 10 shots from the floor for the Razorbacks (16-7, 5-5 Southeastern Conference), who earned their first true road win of the season.

Sports

Super Bowl-bound Chiefs are built around Patrick Mahomes

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Kansas City Chiefs are built around their half-billion dollar All-Pro quarterback, and for the past five years, Super Bowl-bound Patrick Mahomes has made everyone else around him all the more valuable.

Sports

Missouri native and Tiger alum Michael Chandler to square off against McGregor

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
McGregor and Chandler will also be opposing coaches on the next reality series of “The Ultimate Fighter,”

Local

‘Unbelievable’: Missouri politicians demand answers on China’s balloon being over state

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
"We have heard no explanation or plan to remove it," Missouri Governor Mike Parson said. "Why has this been allowed to reach our heartland? Why has it not been eliminated?"

Weather

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Warm Windy Weekend

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Nick Kelly
Rain--not snow--next week

Regional

Changing marijuana policies in neighboring states elevate discussion in Kansas

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Alex Jirgens and KWCH Staff
With two nearby states and potentially a third legalizing recreational use, supporters say it’s time for marijuana legalization in Kansas.
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Sports

Experts warn of counterfeit Chiefs gear ahead of big game

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Victoria Cassell
Before you grab up new gear for the big game, take a close look! Homeland Security Investigators in Kansas City, warn some people are selling counterfeit merchandise.

Local

DIGGING DEEPER: Springfield police mental health crisis protocol

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Lauren Schwentker
We took a deeper look into mental health crisis training Springfield Police undergo following a deadly officer-involved shooting.

Local

Sheriffs in the Ozarks say they will not enforce new ATF AR-15 pistol ruling

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Michael Hoffman
The ATF has come out with its new guidelines on AR pistols. If you own one you have a few options all of them must be completed before mid-May, 120 days after the ATF’s original announcement on January, 13th.

Regional

Six months after devastating flooding, St. Peters animal rescue is turning tragedy into triumph

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Caroline Hecker
A St. Peters animal rescue shelter that endured devastating flooding and the tragic loss of 10 puppies is looking to the future.

Local

Area car washes staying busy after wintry weather

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Nick Kelly
After our rounds of messy roads, snow, and ice earlier this week, the improved weather and roads have driven people to area car washes for a much needed bath.

Local

Republican-led effort in Missouri House would make passing ballot initiatives much tougher

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:47 PM CST
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By Jon Kipper
If the proposed law were in place over the last five years, items like recreational pot and Medicaid expansion that Missourians passed, would have failed.

Local

Buddy Check 3: Local donation provides more help for Lymphedema patients

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
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By Lisa Rose
Sisters honor their late mother with donation to help breast cancer patients with Lymphedema

Local

Springfield hospitals lift visitor flu restrictions

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:29 PM CST
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By Marina Silva
For those visiting Springfield hospitals, the restricted visitor regulations have been lifted because of fewer flu cases. Previously, both CoxHealth and Mercy would not allow anyone 14 and younger to visit someone in the hospital, but NICU still does have restrictions.

Local

Neighbors want answers; police still investigating shooting near Springfield’s Glendale High School

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:21 PM CST
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By Liam Garrity
Police arrested 20-year-old Keyshawn McElroy in connection with a shooting near Glendale High School. McElroy is charged with first-degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.

Regional

Arkansas bill aims to end affirmative action in state

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:49 PM CST
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A bill aiming to ban affirmative action in the Natural State has made it to the Senate floor.

Weekend Events

Weekend Events: See what’s happening around the Ozarks

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:10 PM CST
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By Nicolette Zangara
Check out these weekend events around the Ozarks.

Local

Suspected Chinese surveillance balloon spotted over St. Louis, Sen. Schmitt calls for investigation

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 3:12 PM CST
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By Rheanna Wachter
A suspected Chinese surveillance balloon has been spotted moving across Missouri, and has been spotted by the Gateway Arch.

Local

Chinese balloon now over central U.S., including Missouri

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 2:15 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
There have been reports of the balloon spotted from St. Joseph into the Ozarks.

Local

St. James, Mo. teen dies in single-pickup truck crash

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:47 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
A teenager from St. James has died after a single-pickup truck crash Thursday evening.

News

Leigh’s Lost and Found: The seven week long saga to catch a Shiba Inu on the run

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 12:41 PM CST
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By Leigh Moody
It took professional dog trappers to finally get Albert in a kennel and back home

Sports

Royals bring back full powder blue uniforms, at least for a game

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 12:10 PM CST
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By Shain Bergan
You asked, and they listened. The Royals are bringing back their 1980s-era powder blue uniforms, at least for a game.

Local

Nixa School Board terminates contract of high school teacher accused of sex crimes involving a child

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 12:08 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Prosecutors charged Lena Stewart, 26, with two counts of second-degree statutory sodomy, one count of statutory rape, three counts of sexual contact with a student, and one count of sexual misconduct.

Local

Legal recreational marijuana sales begin in Missouri

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:33 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff and The Associated Press
The state of Missouri’s emergency rules regarding recreational marijuana go into effect on Friday.

Local

City of Niangua, Mo., issues Boil Water Advisory

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:19 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff
The city of Niangua asks customers to boil their water following a water main break.

Local

Pulaski County water district issues Boil Water Advisory

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:19 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff
A water district near Waynesville issued a Boil water advisory.

Regional

Bison rescued from ice-related crash in Butler County, Mo.

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:12 AM CST
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By Marsha Heller
Two bison were rescued after an ice-related crash in Butler County this week.

Local

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

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:03 AM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Prosecutors charged Brian Edwards Chambers, 61, with an abandonment of a corpse charge.

Local

Waynesville mayor impeached after council members voice concerns

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:35 AM CST
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By Lauren Schwentker
Fellow city council members voted to remove the mayor of Waynesville during an impeachment trial Thursday night.

Ozarks Life

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

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:18 AM CST
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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: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:46 AM CST
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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: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:39 PM CST
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By Maria Neider
The theft happened in a Springfield neighborhood south of Rutledge Wilson Farm near Sunshine and West Bypass.

Local

STUDY: Arkansas ranks among lowest for dental health

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:07 PM CST
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A new study shows that Arkansas is one of the worst states when it comes to caring for teeth.

National

Court documents: Arrest warrant issued for Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 8:05 PM CST
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By Jared Goffinet, Brian Planalp and Gray News staff
An arrest warrant has been issued for Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon, according to Hamilton County Court records.

Local

Missouri House bill would ban cities from using on-street parking meters

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:43 PM CST
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By Jon Kipper
A bill circulating in the Missouri State Legislature would ban any city or county from charging people to park on the street.

News

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

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 7:19 PM CST
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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: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:33 PM CST
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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: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:07 PM CST
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By Ashley Reynolds
The average bill is $900.

News

Springfield Public Schools leaders share update on 2 new school buildings

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:14 PM CST
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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: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:01 PM CST
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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: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:10 PM CST
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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: Feb. 2, 2023 at 4:08 PM CST
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By David Ade
Bill nearly mirrors legislation offered by Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) last year

Sports

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

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 3:16 PM CST
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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: Feb. 2, 2023 at 2:47 PM CST
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By Liam Garrity
Authorities arrested two suspects wanted for multiple sex crimes in Douglas County.

Sports

Chiefs banked on rookie returns to reach Super Bowl again

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 1:39 PM CST
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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: Feb. 2, 2023 at 1:04 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
Add some flavor to your chicken.
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