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Lebanon, MO

LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) - The Lebanon Police Department is investigating after fire crews discovered a body in a burning car early Sunday morning. According to a news release, around 2:20 a.m. crews with the Lebanon Fire Department were putting out a car fire in the parking lot at 1140 Millcreek Road, where a Budget Inn hotel is located.

Lebanon Police: Body found in burning car early Sunday morning

Republic, MO

REPUBLIC, Mo. (KY3) - Police say two drivers suffered injuries in a crash in Republic on Friday. Officers responded to the crash near James River Freeway and State Highway MM around noon. Investigators say it involved a flatbed truck and an SUV. Police say the t-bone crash involved just the two vehicles.

Police investigate injury crash in Republic, Mo.

Kansas State

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Get ready for traffic alerts throughout the week. On James River Freeway, drivers will see narrowed lanes, traffic shifts, and nighttime lane closures this week. This is between National Avenue and Campbell Avenue in Springfield. The work is part of the James River Widening Project between...

Road closure roundup around the Ozarks, see if your morning commute will be impacted

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It’s St. Patrick’s Day, giving people a reason to go out and celebrate. Springfield Police Department reminds you not to drink and drive on the holiday. While police won’t be increasing patrols, they’re encouraging drivers to have a plan for going out.

Springfield Police Department advises people to have a plan for St. Patrick’s Day

Humansville, MO

CEDAR COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - A man from Humansville has died after a single-car crash Friday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash happened on Route J, two miles north of Stockton. The crash occurred when a 2002 PT Cruiser, driven by 54-year-old Larry Teer,...

Humansville man killed in single-car crash near Stockton

Seymour, MO

SEYMOUR, Mo. (KY3) - Drivers in Webster County can learn more about a major intersection project this week. MoDOT will be hosting a public meeting on Tuesday so residents can learn more about a project to replace the intersection at U.S. 60 and Route C/Route K in Seymour. The meeting...

MoDOT to host meeting on U.S. 60 interchange project near Seymour

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - More women are graduating into the Springfield Police force after Friday night’s academy graduation. Three out of the 18 graduates were women, and some say they hope it inspires more women to join the male-dominated profession. “As a female, it’s very difficult coming into this...

More women are graduating into the Springfield Police force

Washington State

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield City Council will meet Monday night to discuss making some budget amendments to the Commercial Street improvements budget. Commercial Street is part of a Tax Increment Finance District. The TIF takes the money from the increased value of property taxes and puts that money toward public improvements. The money from the Commercial Street TIF has paid for things like artwork, additional parking, and signage.

Springfield City Council considers funding for Commercial Street gates

Willard, MO

WILLARD, Mo. (KY3) - Former professional boxer and Willard, Mo., native BJ Flores was injured in a shooting in Colombia. Flores posted the details on his Instagram account. Flores says he was shot in Medellin at a stoplight while on vacation. On social media, he posted that the men on a motorcycle pulled up to his car and attempted to steal his wallet and watch. He says they then shot him in the leg.

Former professional boxer, Willard, Mo., native BJ Flores shot during robbery attempt in Colombia

Nevada State

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Mildred Quy, or Millie, was born on March 19, 100 years ago. At the time, Calvin Coolidge was president, Nevada hadn’t legalized gambling, and sliced bread was still 5 years from being invented. “I’ve enjoyed every year especially if I’m with family,” said Quy....

Springfield woman turns 100, shares her secrets to a long life

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A U.S. Air Force veteran in Springfield has a new roof. Charles Clark served in Vietnam for the Air Force. He has lived at the home for 30 years and says growing older has prevented him from keeping up with the maintenance of the roof. “Oh...

Springfield Air Force veteran thankful to receive a new roof

Nixa, MO

NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - Voters in Nixa will decide on a $47 million school bond for Nixa Public Schools. The bond will pay for upgrades and complete several different projects. The current tax rate levy would not change if passed. People we spoke with say they are 50/50 on the...

Nixa residents react to school bond question on April’s ballot

California State

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - This weekend (March 18) marks the end of the Missouri State High School Basketball Championships five-year run in Springfield as the Show-Me Showdown returns to Columbia next year where it’s been for most of its existence since 1933. But another big hoops event that’s been...

While state high school tournament is leaving Springfield, national homeschool tourney plans to stay

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missourians will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 4, to decide municipal and countywide issues. We reached out to the five candidates running to fill seats on the Nixa School Board and sent them the questions below, and their responses had to be within 200 words.

April Election: Nixa School Board Candidates

Readers of USA Today named the Springfield attraction America’s Best Aquarium for a record-breaking fifth time. KY3's Michael Hoffman reports. FIRST ALERT WEATHER: The winter chill is back for this St. Patrick's Day weekend. Meteorologist Nick Kelly sees the winter chill back in place for the final weekend of...

Weekend Events: See what’s happening around the Ozarks

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Congratulations to Springfield’s Wonders of Wildlife. Readers of USA Today named the Springfield attraction America’s Best Aquarium for a record-breaking fifth time. A panel of travel experts nominated the aquarium as part of USA Today’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards. The public voted on the winner.

Wonders of Wildlife receives national honor for 5th time

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missourians will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 4, to decide municipal and countywide issues. We reached out to the six candidates running to fill seats on the Willard School Board and sent them the questions below, and their responses had to be within 200 words.

April Election: Willard School District Candidates

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CATCH-A-CROOK: Help identify a man suspected in a Springfield pursuit

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Greene County detectives are working to identify a man suspected in a Springfield pursuit and car theft. Deputies first spotted the vehicle...

CATCH-A-CROOK: Help identify a man suspected in a Springfield pursuit

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