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Mizzou softball seeks College World Series return
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri softball team hopes its NCAA Super Regional rematch with Washington ends with a return to the Women’s College World Series after a one-year absence. Excerpt from: Mizzou More...
Convenience store customer foils armed robbery attempt at gas station
Police say a customer at a Kum N’ Go in west Springfield surprised two thieves early this morning SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Police say a customer at a convenience store in west Springfield foiled an armed More...
Gov. Nixon orders flags to half-staff on Saturday to honor fallen Missouri soldier
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at state buildings in all 114 counties and the City of St. Louis be flown at half-staff on May 25 to honor the bravery and More...
Record Attendance Expected At Memorial Balloon Release
Tonight’s service will be held at Hammons Field Tonight, families will gather for a special tribute at Hammons Field. A record turnout is expected this year. The 4th annual Lost And Found Memorial Balloon More...
Springfield Police close investigation into woman found dead in a trash can
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield Police say the investigation into the death of a woman found in a trash can last summer is closed. More: Springfield Police close investigation into woman found dead in More...
Day-use beach at Truman State Park closed due to high E. coli levels
WARSAW, Mo. – Missouri State Parks officials have postponed the opening of the day-use beach at Harry S. Truman State Park due to high E. coli levels. Excerpt from - Day-use beach at Truman State Park More...
Man arrested after shot fired in Rolla bar early Thursday
ROLLA, Mo. – A man who fired a shot inside a Rolla bar after an argument is behind bars today, police say. Continue reading: Man arrested after shot fired in Rolla bar early Thursday More...
May 25 – May 27: Memorial Day Weekend at the Branson Mill Craft Village
The Branson Mill Craft Village is full of excitement this Memorial Day Weekend! Enjoy prize drawings, special offers, free entertainment both inside and out…plus free samples of Mountain Man Nut & More...
Four-year-old kidney transplant recipient graduates preschool
Cooper Hendrix’s mother Gillian donated her kidney to her son a year and a half ago BRANSON, Mo. – A local preschool graduate has a lot more to celebrate than just the end of the school year. Tim and More...
Convenience store customer foils early-morning armed robbery attempt
Police say a customer at a convenience store in west Springfield foiled an armed robbery attempt there early this morning. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Police say a customer at a convenience store in west Springfield More...
Cardinals LHP Garcia to have shoulder surgery, expected to miss rest of season
SAN DIEGO (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia will have surgery on his left shoulder this week and is expected to miss the rest of the season. Jump to original: Cardinals LHP Garcia to have More...
Rams OL Rokevioius Watkins suspended for season opener
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins has been suspended without pay for the season opener for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. Visit site: Rams OL Rokevioius More...
Astros win series with 3-1 victory over Royals
HOUSTON (AP) – J.D. Martinez hit a two-run homer, Jordan Lyles pitched six effective innings and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Wednesday night. Visit source - Astros More...
Medley drives Dadeville into quarterfinal showdown with Weaubleau
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Cardinals move back into 1st place with rout at Frisco
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Hartville tops Billings to reach 1st Final Four
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Red hot Nixa Soccer rolls into state quarterfinals
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Willard tops Branson to reach state quarterfinals
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U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a $20 Million Investment to Support Economic Disaster Recovery in Joplin, Missouri
WASHINGTON — Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will award a $20 million grant to Joplin, Missouri, to assist with the city’s More...
Springfield sees spike in crashes related to bicycles, motorcycles, scooters
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The popularity of bicycles and motorcycles is creating a rise in crashes involving two-wheeled vehicles. Source article: Springfield sees spike in crashes related to bicycles, motorcycles, More...
Police investigate sex assault allegation against Canseco
Las Vegas police are investigating a woman’s allegation that former major league player Jose Canseco sexually assaulted her. View this article: Police investigate sex assault allegation against Canseco More...
2-year-old who wandered away from parents found safe
Mountain Home, AR – A 2 ½ year old child from the Culp area in Southern Baxter County was reported missing to the Sheriff’s Office this morning at approximately 10:45 AM , but was located less than More...
Joplin plans to remember victims of the May 22, 2011 tornado
Events geared toward a “family picnic type” event JOPLIN, Mo. – The City of Joplin has updated its plans for events and observances to be held May 22, 2013, the second anniversary of the tornado More...
Springfield police investigate two shootings that injured young women
A 22 year old woman was shot through the wall of a house on east Whiteside last week, and a 21 year old woman was shot while in a car on north National Tuesday night. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Springfield Police More...
Some school districts wait years for FEMA safe room shelters
Shelters are costing districts time and money Another need that’s clear following the Moore, Oklahoma tornado: more storm shelters, especially in schools. Continue reading here: Some school districts wait More...
Power line breaks, falls into Stockton Lake
BONA, Mo — The Missouri State Water Patrol and the Dadeville Fire Dept. are keeping boaters away from a power line that fell into Stockton Lake on Wednesday afternoon. Link - Power line breaks, falls into More...
Federal court records: 2 men sentenced to home confinement in Arkansas election fraud case
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two men who pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in an election fraud case involving a former east Arkansas lawmaker have been sentenced to home confinement and probation. Visit More...
Stream Testing Begins for Swimming Season
The Health Department and the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks test select streams and rivers, providing swimmers with water quality information about popular swimming holes. Read this article: Stream Testing More...
Willard leads the way on COC All-Conference baseball team
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Woods: Garcia’s fried chicken jibe ‘hurtful’
LONDON (Reuters) – The feud between world number one Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia deepened when Woods described the Spaniard’s “fried chicken” jibe as “wrong, hurtful and inappropriate” More...
Arkansas rallies in 10th innings to beat Mississippi 2-1 at SEC tournament
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Brian Anderson scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning to give Arkansas a 2-1 victory over Mississippi in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Wednesday. Read More...
Missouri to stock striped bass at Bull Shoals Lake
The conservation agency says it will produce 16,000 striped bass fingerlings and stock the Missouri side of Bull Shoals with the fish every other year. THEODOSIA, Mo. (AP) – A popular sport fish will be introduced More...
‘The Voice’: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert perform tribute for tornado victims
“The Voice” wants to let those affected by the tragic tornados in Oklahoma that they’re not alone. Credit: ‘The Voice’: Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert perform tribute for tornado More...
Ark. governor says he hopes to name new Arkansas treasurer in next several days
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said he hopes to name a replacement in the next several days for the state treasurer, who resigned over accusations she took cash bribes from a bond broker. Link: Ark. More...
2 year who wandered away from parents found safe
Mountain Home, AR – A 2 ½ year old child from the Culp area in Southern Baxter County was reported missing to the Sheriff’s Office this morning at approximately 10:45 AM , but was located less than More...
Clay, John Q Hammons Road Closures
Beginning May 23, John Q. Hammons Parkway and Clay Avenue will be closed to traffic north of Grand Street through the first part of August due to construction. Original source: Clay, John Q Hammons Road Closures More...
Slauter’s RBI single in 17th lifts Mississippi State to 2-1 win over Missouri in SEC tourney
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Mitch Slauter’s two-out single scored Kyle Hann in the 17th inning, giving Mississippi State a 2-1 victory over Missouri Tuesday night in the opening round of the SEC baseball tournament. View More...
Joplin Salvation Army collecting donations for Oklahoma tornado victims
Salvation Army Thrift Store in Joplin was destroyed by 2011 tornado JOPLIN, Mo - Thousands of volunteers and donations from across the country are helping to rebuild Joplin. Now the city of Joplin is answering More...
Laquey woman dies after vehicle crashes, catches fire
Troopers say Alexandra N. Harris, 19, of Laquey, was killed as a 1986 Honda passenger car she was driving left Highway, struck a tree after going into a ditch and burst into flames. PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. – More...
Conservation officials confirm black bear sighting in Monett city limits
Conservation agents received reports of a black bear near the Jack Henry campus a half-hour before sundown Tuesday. MONETT, Mo. – A vibrant sunset wasn’t the only thing some Barry County residents saw More...
Stan Musial’s longtime home in St. Louis County up for sale; price tag is $1.8 million
LADUE, Mo. (AP) — The longtime home of St. Louis Cardinals great Stan Musial is on the market, but the price isn’t cheap. Original link: Stan Musial’s longtime home in St. Louis County up More...
Factbox: The 10 deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history
(Reuters) – A powerful tornado devastated the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday, killing 24 people, including nine children, according to the Oklahoma medical examiner’s office. At one point, More...
Holtmann hat trick lifts Catholic over Osage
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Pictures: Catholic soccer 3, Osage 0
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Golden Super Bowl to be played in Santa Clara
Super Bowl L will be held in Santa Clara, Calif., in February 2016 at Levi’s Stadium, the future home of the San Francisco 49ers. Read more: Golden Super Bowl to be played in Santa Clara More...
Woman shot in car-to-car shooting on National Avenue
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Springfield Police say they are investigating a shooting by an occupant of one vehicle into another vehicle on National Avenue. They say a woman was injured in the incident. Read original More...
Under new Andy Reid, Chiefs experimenting with elements of West Coast, pistol, spread offense
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are putting together an offensive system that promises to be bold and dynamic, if not downright revolutionary, a blend of old and new under coach Andy Reid. Source: Under More...
Poll: Who is the area’s best baseball hitter?
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National Weather Service confirms tornado near Stockton Lake
NEAR STOCKTON, Mo. — The National Weather Service confirms a tornado struck the Stockton Lake area during Monday’s severe weather outbreak. This article - National Weather Service confirms tornado More...
Inmate rearrested after drugs found in prison uniform after release
Mountain Home, AR – A former Baxter County Jail inmate was arrested on additional charges after jailers found contraband concealed in her jail uniform after she was released from custody on May 19 th . More...
Oklahoma tornado damage likely to exceed Joplin: commissioner
MOORE, Oklahoma (Reuters) – The damage from Monday’s tornado in a suburb of Oklahoma City is likely to exceed that caused by the 2011 twister in Joplin, Missouri, that killed 161 people, Oklahoma Insurance More...
Fair Grove MO principal recalls childhood at Moore, OK elementary school
Chris Stallings attended Plaza Towers Elementary School from kindergarten to fifth grade. He believes every school should have a storm shelter. FAIR GROVE, Mo — More than 100 Oklahoma schools have reinforced More...
Walmart pledges $1M for Moore tornado recovery; company still checking on workers
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — Walmart says it is pledging $1 million for the recovery from the tornado that devastated Moore. Source - Walmart pledges $1M for Moore tornado recovery; company still checking on workers More...
UA system president recommends schools opt out of law allowing concealed handguns on campus
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The president of the University of Arkansas system is recommending its 11 campuses opt out of a law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus. Source - UA More...
SBA offering help in eastern Missouri counties affected by severe weather in April
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon says federal help is being offered to residents and businesses in several eastern Missouri counties affected by severe weather in April. View this article: SBA More...
Mo. bill would allow more time for moms to give up baby, add Springfield’s PCC to list
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Dozens of times, in recent years, new mothers have decided that — after having a baby — that they cannot care for the child, so they dropped off their newborn at designated More...
Breaking News: Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner resigns following arrest
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas’ state treasurer has resigned after federal prosecutors accused her of taking cash payments from a broker who handled a large amount of the state’s investment More...
Convoy of Hope in Moore offering emergency relief
Convoy of Hope sent emergency supplies to Moore early Tuesday morning. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Convoy of Hope is in Oklahoma offering help. Trucks from the Springfield based charity rolled out early Tuesday morning, More...
Hotel/Motel Tax Reallocation Application Process
The Hotel/Motel Tax Reallocation Committee will host a mandatory question and answer session for groups applying for funds, Thursday, May 30, at The Creamery Arts Center. Originally from: Hotel/Motel Tax Reallocation More...
City Receives $200,000 ArtPlace America Grant
A $200,000 ArtPlace America grant will provide funding for artist stipends to produce site-specific art in the ideaXfactory space over the next 18 months. Visit site: City Receives $200,000 ArtPlace America More...
Durant donates $1 million to tornado victims
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Rule makers to ban anchoring of putters from 2016
VIRGINIA WATER (Reuters) – Golf’s governing bodies announced on Tuesday that they will ban the anchoring of putters from 2016 in a move which will please traditionalists but could lead to a split in More...
Arkansas teen killed by flying storm debris
Arkansas State Police say 19-year-old Austin Deere of Prairie Grove died at about 7:30 p.m. Monday while driving on U.S. 412 in Springdale. SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) – Authorities say a teenager was killed in More...
Storm knocked out power to nearly 5,000 served by White River Valley Electric Cooperative
By 8:30 Tuesday morning, 150 people in the Ava area were still without power. BRANSON, Mo. – Powerful storms that hit the Ozarks on Monday knocked out power to 4,800 customers of the White River Valley Electric More...
Download the KY3 Weather App
¿¿SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Stay ahead of the storms with the KY3 Weather App. See more here: Download the KY3 Weather App More...
Police Participate in "Click It or Ticket" Enforcement
The Police Department is joining statewide law enforcement through June 2 for an aggressive “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to crack down on Missouri’s seat belt violations. View post: Police More...
Convoy of Hope sends trucks with supplies to Moore, Okla. for tornado relief
Springfield-based humanitarian organization Convoy of Hope has begun sending trucks with emergency supplies to the Moore, Oklahoma area, the morning after a devastating tornado claimed dozens of lives there. SPRINGFIELD, More...
Astros get 6-5 win over Royals
HOUSTON (AP) – Matt Dominguez hit a three-run homer and Jason Castro added a solo shot to give the Houston Astros a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Originally posted here - Astros More...
Meyer throws gem leading Billings to state quarterfinals
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Link leads Fair Grove to upset of top ranked Forsyth
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City of Joplin sending assistance to Moore, OK tornado victims
JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin City officials have organized a support team of public safety employees and deployed them to Moore, Oklahoma to arrive later tonight. The team included approximately a dozen members from More...
Walmart Rezoning Issue to go to Public Vote
Springfield City Council decides to let Voters decide SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Rezoning issues rarely rise to the level of citywide interest, but the status of a piece of land at a corner in Springfield is about More...
MSU’s Matheny leads 6 Bears on All-MVC teams
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Five Crusaders earn All-HAAC postseason honors
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Judge orders Walmart to provide more info in Mexican bribery case
WILMINGTON, Del.–A judge in Delaware ordered attorneys for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to turn over more information to shareholders seeking records on how the company responded to allegations of bribery involving More...
E-mail plea for help from former Springfield priest a scam
Luis Prieto received an e-mail from Father Frank requesting help. Prieto says it seemed believable, but he learned it’s a scam. SPRINGFIELD, Mo.– Some Springfield residents received an e-mail plea for More...
National Weather Service: Winds up to 200 mph in Oklahoma tornado
MOORE, Okla. (AP) – The National Weather Service says the tornado that hit Moore, Okla., had wind speeds up to 200 mph. Visit source: National Weather Service: Winds up to 200 mph in Oklahoma tornado More...
Mo. county considers online visits with inmates
OZARK, Mo. (AP) — A southwest Missouri county is planning to allow online visits to inmates in the county jail. Read this article: Mo. county considers online visits with inmates More...
Downtown residents voice concerns about Walmart Neighborhood Market
The residents shared their concerns with the Springfield mayor and their city council person in a town-hall-style meeting Monday morning. Springfield, Mo. – Springfield City Council will likely decide Monday More...
Springfield’s Convoy of Hope to assist tornado recovery in Oklahoma
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – International humanitarian relief organization Convoy of Hope has an assessment team on the ground in the Oklahoma City area where a massive tornado struck the southeastern suburb of Moore, More...
Arrested Arkansas treasurer says she won’t resign
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner says she doesn’t intend to resign after a criminal complaint accused her of accepting cash from a broker who managed state funds. Source: Arrested More...
Breaking News: 51 confirmed deaths in Moore, Oklahoma tornado; death toll expected to rise
MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office says 51 people have been killed by a tornado that hit suburban Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon. Source: Breaking News: 51 confirmed deaths More...
Battlefield Street Lane Closures
Lane closures are expected in the eastbound inside and westbound outside lanes of East Battlefield St., between Luster and Glenstone, May 22-24, for street stabilization repairs. Original article: Battlefield More...
Public Invited to Meet New Workforce Development Director
The public is invited to meet Mary Ann Rojas, the City’s new Director of Workforce Development, at a reception Tuesday, May 21, at the Missouri Career Center, 2900 E. Sunshine. More here: Public Invited to More...
Results of "2012-13 best sports school" poll question
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Power restored to 3,000 customers in the Republic area
REPUBLIC, Mo. — Nearly 3,000 customers lost power for a short time around the noon hour in the Republic area Monday. See more here: Power restored to 3,000 customers in the Republic area More...
National Weather Service confirms small tornado Monday in Lockwood, Missouri
LOCKWOOD, Mo. — The National Weather Service confirms a tornado struck the city of Lockwood, Missouri early Monday morning. Source: National Weather Service confirms small tornado Monday in Lockwood, Missouri More...
Seven arrested in underage drinking complaint in Baxter County, Arkansas
SALEVSILLE, Ark. — Two adults and five juveniles were arrested this weekend after Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a complaint of underage drinking at a residence on Salesville. See the original post: Seven More...
Tornado Watch issued for much of the Ozarks
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Arkansas Democrats say Treasurer Martha Shoffner should resign ‘to restore public trust’
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Democratic Party of Arkansas says State Treasurer Martha Shoffner should resign following her arrest over the weekend. See the original article here: Arkansas Democrats say More...
Threat of tornadoes in parts of 10 states
OKLAHOMA CITY (Reuters) – The central United States braced for another round of violent weather on Monday after tornadoes struck the region over the weekend, killing two Oklahoma men and injuring at least More...
Tractor-Trailer crash on I-44 in Springfield slows traffic
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a tractor-trailer crash in west Springfield, slowing traffic on I-44. This article is from: Tractor-Trailer crash on I-44 in Springfield slows More...
National Weather Service confirms tornado Monday morning near Carthage.
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down Monday morning east of Carthage. Link - National Weather Service confirms tornado Monday morning near Carthage. More...
Construction beginning at U.S. 160, Hunt Road in Willard
Project will add left turn lanes and a stop light WILLARD, Mo - Construction will start Monday to improve a dangerous intersection in Willard. A stop light and left turn lane will be installed at Highway 160 More...
Man accused of assaulting officer
SPRINGFIELD — Police are trying to find a man who they say assaulted an officer. Link to original - Man accused of assaulting officer More...
Possible tornado reported in Dade County, Mo
NEAR GOLDEN CITY, Mo–An emergency manager reported a tornado touched down east of Golden City Monday morning. Survey teams will be out today to see if there’s any damage. Continue reading: Possible More...
Show Me Showdown
Dinner Show & Dance Competition Comes To Springfield Hundreds of dancers will be kicking up their heels at University Plaza Hotel this weekend. It’s the 2nd annual Show Me Showdown . The 4 day competition More...
Former KY3 reporter Ed Fillmer to fill new "Drury’s Ozarks Correspondent" position
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Former KY3 video journalist Ed Fillmer is collaborating with Drury and KY3 to bring an added dimension to video storytelling in the Ozarks. He will be Drury’s Ozarks Correspondent, More...
Saturday, Jun. 22: Savannah Jack in Concert!
From playing honky-tonks on lower Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee to opening arena and large festival dates for Peter Frampton, John Fogerty, Vince Gill, The Doobie Brothers and the legendary Kenny Rogers, among More...
Sunday, Jun. 23: Tim McGraw
Come see Tim McGraw in concert at the Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater. Call 417-779-1222 for tickets. Original article: Sunday, Jun. 23: Tim McGraw More...
