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September 19, 2023
Country Junction gas station
Mt. Vernon, MO

CATCH-A-CROOK: Burglars cut hole into Mt. Vernon business and steal the safe

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Maria Neider
The Lawrence County sheriff says the thieves used walkie talkies during the crime.

News

8 kids hurt in Phelps County school bus crash

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Eight students suffered injuries when a school bus ran off the road in Phelps County on Thursday morning.

News

Missouri Highway Patrol investigating a death in Shannon County

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigates a woman’s death in Shannon County.

Local

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has partnered with selected...

Grants of up to $1,500 offered to Missouri families to address learning loss

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Joe McLean (KY3)
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has partnered with selected vendor Odyssey to administer the “Close the Gap” Grant program.

News

Bob's Parking fire

Fire damages business near Strafford, Mo.

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
One firefighter was injured battling the blaze

Local

Peer-to-peer support team assists Springfield firefighters.

Peer-to-peer support team assisting Springfield firefighters

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Christopher Bryant
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.

Sports

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt handles a ground out by Milwaukee Brewers'...

Caratini and Perkins homer in the Brewers’ 6-0 victory over the Cardinals

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
St. Louis (67-86) fell 20 games behind first-place Milwaukee in enduring its first losing season since 2007.

News

An Ozarks woman says a test anyone can get may have just saved her life.The St. Robert woman...

St. Robert, Mo., woman says cardiac test saved her life

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Marina Silva
A Pulaski County woman says a test anyone can get may have just saved her life.

Local

The Branson Police Department turns 110 years old.

Branson Police Department celebrates 110th anniversary

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Branson Police Department turned 110 years old. To celebrate, the department recognized its officers and their hard work.

Local

Demolition will soon begin on historic Commercial Street building in Springfield.

Historic Commercial Street building to be demolished in Springfield

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Michael Hoffman
The future of a historic building along Commercial Street is now up in the air.
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Local

New “Nourish the Ozarks” program to help those who need food as well as those who provide it

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Joe Hickman
A new food program called "Nourish the Ozarks" is designed to help the food insecure and the farmers providing the food.

Weather

FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Several Rounds of Storms Possible

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Ron Hearst
Storm chances rise this weekend

News

Live Life Well: Tackling the tough topic of suicide with a friend or relative

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Paul Adler
On this Live Life Well, we’re addressing when to ask if someone you know is good or more directly if they’re thinking about suicide. Groups are holding public events to address the taboo of talking about suicide.

News

On Your Side: You might get this charge at your next doctor’s appointment

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Ashley Reynolds
The facility fee charge is becoming common across the country as more clinics are operated by hospitals.

Local

Pennsylvania authorities capture escapee from the Barry County, Mo., Jail

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Authorities captured the last of seven escapees from the Barry County Jail in June.

News

MoDOT reopens James River Freeway in Springfield, Mo., following sinkhole repairs

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
MoDOT has reopened all lanes of the James River Freeway.

Taste Of The Ozarks

Taste of the Ozarks: Bacon Butternut Squash Soup

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Here’s a warm soup ahead of those cool fall days.

Local

Nixa, Mo., elementary school selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The U.S. Department of Education recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023, including eight schools in Missouri.

Local

Guns N’ Roses officially cancels St. Louis show

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Rheanna Wachter
Guns N’ Roses has canceled their St. Louis concert.

Local

St. Louis police capture escaped inmate from hospital with Greene County ties

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The St. Louis County Police Department captured an inmate from Greene County who escaped custody in a hospital.

On Your Side

Starbucks facing lawsuit over refresher drinks

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource Staff
The claim in a consumer protection lawsuit against Starbucks says the coffee giant’s refresher line of drinks is a fruit drink that’s missing the advertised fruit.

News

Hootin an Hollarin is this weekend in Gainesville

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Chad Plein
It all starts Thursday night with the National Anthem at 5:30. It is three days of activities for the kids, plenty of booths, and music all weekend long.

Community

Weekend Events: What’s happening across the Ozarks

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Nicolette Zangara
Here’s a look at what’s happening in the Ozarks.

News

Springfield Public Schools shows off its new STEM building Thursday

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Reagan Di Trolio
Springfield Public Schools invites parents and families to tour the new Academy of Exploration (AOE) building at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

News

Sen. Boozman introduces legislation expanding insurance coverage for prostate cancer detection

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By K8 Newsdesk
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Cory Booker have teamed up on a plan to expand insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings.

News

Fact Finders: What’s up with the jarring manhole covers on Sunshine Street in Springfield, Mo.?

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:52 PM CDT
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By Paul Adler
One of our viewers is unhappy with the manholes on Sunshine Street between Kansas Expressway and National Avenue. They’re asking; Why aren’t the manhole covers flush with the street?

Local

Marionville, Mo., to be the new home of a pickleball warehouse

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:39 PM CDT
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By Lauren Schwentker
The small town of Marionville is getting a warehouse full of courts that could bring in players from near and far.

Local

Arkansas receives $10 million to enhance state’s electric grid

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:36 PM CDT
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By K8 Newsdesk
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) receives over $10 million in federal funding through the Grid Enhancement Grant program.

Local

Ozark County community without internet and telephone service weeks after storm hits the area

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:20 PM CDT
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By Frances Watson
Brightspeed customers reached out to us for help after not getting answers about when service would be restored.

Local

Study: Arkansas has highest reported crime rate

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 8:59 PM CDT
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By K8 Newsdesk
A recent study revealed that Arkansas has the highest number of reported crime incidents.

Local

Arkansas family of 8 ‘counting their blessings’ after surviving a tree falling on home

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:18 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage and Gray News staff
The West family woke up to their father yelling for help after a tree fell on their house.

Local

Demolition on historic Commercial Street building in Springfield raises concerns over “demolition by neglect”

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:15 PM CDT
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By Michael Hoffman
There’s an effort underway to save historic buildings across Springfield.

Local

Missouri prosecutors making effort to rescue colleagues in Afghanistan

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
In July, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office announced that it had joined Prosecutors for Prosecutors to help save the lives of prosecutors and their families who remain in Afghanistan.

Sports

Velázquez homers, Zerpa shuts down Guardians as KC finishes sweep with 6-2 win

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Nelson Velázquez provided half of the Royals offense with his three-run shot in the first.

Local

Ozarks CW educational show seeking middle school-aged TV host who’ll get a $5,000 college scholarship

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:57 PM CDT
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By Joe Hickman
Students in the Springfield area who are in middle school can try out for a TV hosting job with a statewide syndicated educational program that will be recording shows in Springfield soon. The TV host chosen for the Springfield shows will also receive a $5,000 college scholarship.

News

Consumer Reports: Safest car seats

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By Ashley Reynolds
Consumer Reports uses state of the art science and testing to rate and recommend the safest seats for any budget.

Local

Missouri receives “F” grade for meeting child’s rights standards, report finds

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Joe McLean (KY3)
The report examines each state’s laws and policies governing corporal punishment in schools, child marriage, child labor, and juvenile prison sentencing.

Local

Police arrest man wanted in armed robbery of Springfield Dollar Tree store

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Authorities arrested a man wanted in an armed robbery of a Springfield Dollar Tree.

Local

Southwest Missouri attorney announces run for state treasurer’s office

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
An attorney with firms throughout southwest Missouri announced she will run for the Republican nomination for Missouri treasurer.

Local

Public Water Supply District No. 1 cancels boil water advisory for Rivercut subdivision

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:07 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Authorities in Greene County canceled a boil water advisory for residents of the Rivercut subdivision in Greene County.

Local

Missouri election officials working to address assistance for seniors and the disabled at polling places

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT
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By Christopher Bryant
As campaigns and candidates prepare for the 2024 election cycle, election officials are addressing assistance available for seniors and those with disabilities at polling places.

Local

Arborists, tree care professionals honor the military by volunteering at Springfield’s National Cemetery

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Arborists and tree care professionals gathered at the Springfield National Cemetery to honor the service of the men and women in the military.

Local

Greene County emergency officials add new sirens at Fellows Lake

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:48 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Greene County Commission has been working with the residents in the area for several years to achieve success in placing sirens around the lake.

News

Waynesville School District crossing guard says he’s lucky to be alive after he was struck by vehicle

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By Marina Silva
A Waynesville School District crossing guard is speaking out after he was hit by a vehicle on Friday while directing traffic.

News

Cooking with Kaitlyn: Orange Thyme Chicken

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:13 PM CDT
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
This chicken recipe is so simple and delicious. It’s the perfect quick and easy dinner that is full of flavor.

News

Springfield patients suffer as pain med shortages hit the Ozarks

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:12 PM CDT
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
This unpredictability has placed an immense burden on both patients and the healthcare system.

Local

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes happy for reworked deal, chance to keep winning Super Bowls in KC

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:23 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Patrick Mahomes was trying to walk a tightrope, taking him in three different directions while negotiating his revised contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, which effectively makes him the league’s highest-paid player over the next four years.

Local

Iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:20 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common yet controversial procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists, parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday.

Garden Spot

Garden Spot: Time to buy cornstalks for fall decorations

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 1:41 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Fassnight Creek Farms' Dan Bigbee shares a look at cornstalk decorations for fall.

Local

Kansas City, Kan., General Motors assembly operations idled due to UAW targeted strike at St. Louis-area plant

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:55 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
About 2,000 workers at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Fairfax, Kansas, have ceased operations until further notice.
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