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Bolivar police chief set to retire after 45 years in law enforcement

Updated: 10 hours ago

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By Frances Watson

He was the lead detective in the Three Missing Women case in Springfield during his long career.

Fact Finders: city resident worries about brush fires in an alleyway

Updated: 11 hours ago

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By Paul Adler

A burning question tonight from one of our viewers. The viewer tells us, a neighbor is burning brush in an alley in Springfield. She’s worried it could start a huge fire. Is this legal?

Blitzing with 'Spags': Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, the mad scientist of pass rush

Updated: 9 hours ago

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By The Associated Press

In the early years of their dynastic run, the Chiefs’ defense was a liability, and it was up to Patrick Mahomes and the rest of a high-powered offense to bail it out.

Davis scores 24 points, Arkansas clutch from the line for 78-70 win over Texas

Updated: 8 hours ago

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By The Associated Press

The game had 37 fouls and 62 free throws.

Zeigler, Milicic return to lead No. 4 Tennessee past No. 15 Missouri

Updated: 9 hours ago

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By The Associated Press

Tamar Bates led Missouri (17-5, 6-3) with 22 points.

Hutson's 20 lead Northern Iowa over Missouri State

Updated: 10 hours ago

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By The Associated Press

Vincent Brady II and Michael Osei-Bonsu each scored 13 points to lead the Bears (8-16, 1-12).

Strike impacts maintenance work at Fort Leonard Wood

Updated: 14 hours ago

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By Reagan Di Trolio

Some Fort Leonard Wood workers walked the picket line on Wednesday.

Anti-Trump Administration protests across country, including Jefferson City

Updated: 13 hours ago

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By Hannah Falcon (KY3)

Chants of “We will not back down” and “Bring back DEI” could be heard across the South Capitol Lawn in Jefferson City, where about 100 protesters gathered midday Wednesday.

Ozarks sports bars prepare for yet another Chiefs Super Bowl

Updated: 14 hours ago

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By Nicolette Zangara

As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, sports bars across the Ozarks are gearing up for one of the year’s busiest weekends.

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Construction at Springfield’s Cooper Sports Park means a temporary home field for Bears softball

Updated: 15 hours ago

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By Chris Bryant

The Springfield Greene County Park Board announced the renovations of Cooper Complex in November 2022.

Niangua School District cancels classes for the rest of the week after increase in illness

Updated: 14 hours ago

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By KY3 Staff

Niangua School District announced Wednesday that classes would be canceled on Thursday, February 6, and Friday, February 7, and replaced with AMI days due to sickness impacting both students and staff.

On Your Side: Part 1: Your tax questions answered

Updated: 14 hours ago

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By Ashley Reynolds

Tax professionals answer viewer tax questions.

Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows

Updated: 12 hours ago

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By The Associated Press and JONEL ALECCIA

Officials say dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that’s different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year.

Fmr. St. Louis Cardinals star Conrad Dobler, who once was dubbed the NFL's dirtiest player, had CTE, his family says

Updated: 13 hours ago

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By The Associated Press

Conrad Dobler embraced the violent nature of the NFL so completely that in the 1970s, he was dubbed “Pro Football’s Dirtiest Player.”

New NASA photo shows ‘Bullseye’ galaxy

Updated: 12 hours ago

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By CNN Newsource staff

Thanks to the Hubble Space Telescope, scientists now believe “The Bullseye” has nine rings.

Shannon County coroner urges people to check on elderly loved ones

Updated: 14 hours ago

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By KY3 Staff

Shannon County first responders are urging people to check on elderly loved ones, especially in bad weather.

Aurora-Marionville Police Department reminds drivers to share the road with school buses

Updated: 15 hours ago

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By KY3 Staff

The Aurora Marionville Police Department reminds drivers about the law regarding sharing the road with school buses.

Ozarks Sports Zone Digital Extra: Missouri hoops faces tough SEC stretch

Updated: 15 hours ago

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By Danielle King

KY3's Danielle King and KOMU-TV's Ben Arnet discuss what's happening this week in Mizzou athletics.

New Attorney General Pam Bondi orders review of Trump cases as she takes over the Justice Dept.

Updated: 13 hours ago

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By The Associated Press and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER

As attorney general Bondi will oversee the FBI, which is in turmoil over the scrutiny of agents involved in Trump-related investigations.

Some in the Ozarks struggling to pay for insulin despite lower drug prices

Updated: 15 hours ago

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By Adam Woodbrey

Insulin still pricy for some, despite costs lowering.

Woman pleads guilty in deadly Amish buggy crash in Webster County

Updated: 16 hours ago

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By KY3 Staff

A woman from Seymour pleaded guilty to charges involving a deadly crash with an Amish buggy in June of 2023.

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Protesters in cities across the US rally against Trump’s policies, Project 2025 and Elon Musk

Updated: 13 hours ago

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By The Associated Press and MORGAN LEE Associated Press

Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside buildings in Philadelphia and at state capitols in Michigan, Texas, Wisconsin and Indiana to protest the actions of Trump's administration.

On Your Side: City Utilities asking customers to sign up for text alerts

Updated: 15 hours ago

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By KY3 Staff

If you get a text message from Springfield City Utilities, it may not be a scam.

Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women’s sports

Updated: 14 hours ago

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By The Associated Press and WILL GRAVES AP National Writer

Wednesday's order marks another aggressive shift by the president’s second administration in the way the federal government deals with transgender people and their rights.

Anheuser-Busch CEO wants to use term ‘American beer’ instead of ‘domestic’ because it’s more patriotic

Updated: 17 hours ago

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By CNN Newsource staff

The head of Anheuser-Busch wants the beer world to ditch the word “domestic” and use “American” instead.

Battlefield Police Department giving out free gun locks to keep families safe

Updated: 15 hours ago

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By Billie Brightman

Chief Chris McPhail says you can take more than one, but only take as many as you need so there’s enough for everyone to be safe.

Leigh's Lost and Found Digital Extra: Police investigating multiple animal abuse cases in West Plains, Mo.

Updated: 20 hours ago

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By Leigh Moody

KY3's Leigh Moody looks at several cases of animal abuse that have the West Plains, Mo., community on edge.

Taney County Health Department reports rise in flu cases

Updated: 21 hours ago

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By KY3 Staff

The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) reports a rise in flu cases.

FBI agents who ‘simply followed orders’ in Jan. 6 probes won’t be fired, a Justice official says

Updated: 18 hours ago

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By The Associated Press

Thousands of FBI employees participated in investigations related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.

Sen. Mitch McConnell falls twice at the Capitol, reports say

Updated: 18 hours ago

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By Andrew McMunn

Sen. Mitch McConnell fell twice near the Senate Chamber Wednesday.

Amber Alert issued in Wisconsin for pregnant teenager suspected to be with 40-year-old man; may be headed to Arkansas

Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM CST

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By WBAY news staff and Amanda Alvarado

An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 16-year-old.