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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: The heat wave continues

Our first 100° day since 2023 is likely before the weekend ends.
Once again, it will feel like 105° (or higher) for at least part of the afternoon.

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Here’s what to know before going to Chiefs preseason opener

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during training camp on...
Patrick Mahomes won’t start Chiefs preseason opener. Here’s Kansas City’s plan at QB

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State audit finds no fraud in Willard, Mo., but flags severe water loss and management issues

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By KY3 Staff
A state audit of the City of Willard found no evidence of fraud but identified significant problems with the city’s water system and overall management practices, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced Wednesday.

On Your Side

Lettuce is stocked in the produce section at a grocery store chain in Minneapolis, Friday,...

Farm linked to ‘diarrhea lettuce’ cyclosporiasis outbreak hadn’t been inspected in 7 years, report says

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Emily Van de Riet
The farm believed to be the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak had not been inspected in seven years, according to a new report from CBS News.

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SEDALIA, Mo. -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol provided a picture of a sea lion involved in...

Sea Lion Splash Shows canceled at Missouri State Fair after crash

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
There were multiple Sea Lion Splash shows scheduled at the fair.

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The accident happened on Wednesday, June 16, at 3:50 pm on Missouri Route 96, according to the...

ESPN analyst, Joplin native Matt Miller charged in car crash that left him with amputated arm

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Heather Sullivan
ESPN analyst and Joplin native Matt Miller has been charged in the Jasper County car crash that left him with an amputated arm.

Back To School

Getting ready for the first day of school looks different for families of students with...

Back-to-School: How families of students with disabilities prepare for the first day of school

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Emma McDaris
Getting ready for the first day of school looks different for families of students with disabilities.

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Missouri State University fall semester begins Aug. 17; Week of Welcome events planned

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Residence hall move-in runs Aug. 13-16.

Election Stories

Polling site at St Elizabeth Ann Seton in Springfield, Mo.

KY3 Digital Extra: Missourians said no to Amendments 4 & 5. So, what’s next?

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Steve Grant
Republicans in the Missouri legislature are rethinking their strategy after voters crushed Amendments 4 & 5.

On Your Side

President Donald Trump speaks during the launch of a program known as Trump Accounts at the...

On Your Side: How to get the most out of Trump Accounts; entry-level job advice for college grads

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Tyler Wayne
KY3's Tyler Wayne shares these consumer stories.

National

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents about counterfeit squishy toys...

Authorities warn fake squishy toys could pose serious risks to children. Tips to keep your kids safe

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Debra Worley
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents about counterfeit squishy toys that may contain toxic chemicals, small parts and water beads — and about a viral trend that's sending kids to the ER with serious burns.
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Add some spice to your corn. Chef Dyllan Dale of Wild Foods by Dyllan shares the recipe.
Taste of the Ozarks: Summer Sweet Corn Relish

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid says Patrick Mahomes won't play in Saturday's...
Chiefs' Andy Reid says Mahomes won't play preseason opener

News

A state audit of the city of Willard found no evidence of fraud but identified significant...
State audit finds no fraud in Willard, Mo., but flags severe water loss and management issues

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Taste of the Ozarks: Summer Sweet Corn Relish

Taste of the Ozarks: Summer Sweet Corn Relish

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Add some spice to your corn. Chef Dyllan Dale of Wild Foods by Dyllan shares the recipe.

National

This NOAA satellite image taken at 11:04 a.m. EST on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, shows Tropical...

Big Island of Hawaii braces for Tropical Storm Lala. Here’s the expected forecast

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lala has formed in the Pacific Ocean and a hurricane watch has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii.

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Winning Powerball ticket sold at Hy-Vee gas station on Broadway

Winning $1 Billion Powerball ticket sold in Quincy, Il.

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WGEM Staff
A winning ticket for Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing was sold at the Hy-Vee gas station on Broadway Street in Quincy.

Local

Missouri couple reviews every winery in the state, creates ‘Golden Cork Award’

Missouri couple reviews every winery in the state, creates ‘Golden Cork Award’

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Steve Harris
A Missouri couple who set out to visit every winery in the state has turned a hobby into a growing social media following — and created their own award to recognize their favorites.

News

Water safety report finds unsafe bacteria levels at majority of Missouri swim sites

Water safety report finds unsafe bacteria levels at majority of Missouri swim sites

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A new water safety report from Environment America found that nearly 70% of tested sites across 17 states, including Missouri, had unsafe levels of bacteria at least once within the last two years.

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Storms leave behind damage in O’Fallon, Mo; thousands without power in St. Louis area

Storms leave behind damage in O’Fallon, Mo; thousands without power in St. Louis area

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Thousands of people are without power after storms rolled through the area on Wednesday afternoon.

Back To School

Missouri State Move In

Move-in Day: How college students can make the most of their experience right from the start

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Billie Brightman
If you are moving into a dorm anywhere in Springfield throughout this weekend, make sure you take plenty of breaks and drink plenty of water to beat the heat.

National

FILE - Heidi Beirich, of the Southern Poverty Law Center, speaks during the Women in the World...

Former Southern Poverty Law Center official charged amid DOJ investigation

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and KIMBERLY CHANDLER Associated Press
Heidi Beirich, a political extremism expert who left the law center about six years ago, was named in an indictment unsealed Wednesday.

News

As of Thursday, Aug. 13, all 75 Arkansas counties are considered at moderate risk of wildfire,...

Arkansas Department of Agriculture warns of increasing wildfire risk

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By K8 Newsdesk
All 75 Arkansas counties are at moderate wildfire risk and 39 are under burn bans, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture says.

National

Fans watch in the second inning of a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York...

Single ticket wins $1 billion Powerball jackpot

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource
Wednesday's Powerball jackpot was worth $1 billion.

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Give to panhandlers or nonprofits? Springfield launches campaign to redirect panhandling donations

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Ciara Folkerts
If you drive through Springfield, you may soon see new signs encouraging you to rethink how you donate to people on street corners.

Local

E-bikes have become more popular in recent years.

E-Bike Safety: More e-bike riders take to roads in the Ozarks

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff and Connor Trett
One Springfield bike rider says that E-Bikes require another level of caution.

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Fact Finders: A viewer asked if anyone is checking restaurants for contaminated lettuce. We found out

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Paul Adler
The Cyclospora outbreak raises questions about who's watching your food.

Ozarks Unsolved

Rosalee Byrd was killed in her home March 9, 2015.

Salem, Mo., Cold Case: Police, FBI search trail in 2015 death of Rosalee Byrd

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Adam Woodbrey
Salem police, along with FBI conducted a search in the cold case of Rosalee Byrd.

Local

The groundbreaking took place Wednesday, Aug. 12 at Bingham Elementary School.

Construction begins on new Bingham Elementary in Springfield to replace 70-year-old building

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Construction is underway on a new Bingham Elementary School in Springfield after the original building was demolished to make way for the project.

Local

Lebanon Police Department is fighting vandalism at city parks.

Lebanon Mo., police cameras vandalized twice as city proposes oversight ordinance

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Ashley Berry
Police cameras in Lebanon have been vandalized twice in the past two weeks, including a license plate reading camera, as some residents push for the technology to be removed.

On Your Side

Dentler Auction Company sign.

On Your Side: Seymour auction company faces accusations of theft and poor business practices

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Frances Watson
In addition to the police, several complaints have been filed with the Missouri Attorney General’s office.

National

A risk of explosion has prompted a hair-care company to voluntarily recall one of its products.

‘Risk of explosion’: Cans of hair mousse sold in 12 states recalled

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource
A risk of explosion has prompted a hair-care company to voluntarily recall one of its products.

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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Insect populations surge in Ozarks

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Garrett Hamilton
Health experts are urging residents to take precautions against insect bites this summer, including covering exposed skin before entering wooded areas, as tick and mosquito populations rise across the Ozarks.

Local

The vaccination schedule for school children is state law, meaning it would require action...

Missouri vaccine rates drop below herd immunity threshold as Trump signs childhood vaccine executive order

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Hannah Falcon (KY3)
Missouri’s childhood vaccination rates are dipping below herd immunity levels and an executive order from the president could lead to a larger decline.

Local

Law enforcement agencies, like the Boone County Sheriffs Office, is having trouble bringing...

Boone County, Ark., juvenile charged with negligent homicide after 16-year-old shot and killed

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A juvenile is in custody on a negligent homicide charge after a 16-year-old was shot and killed at a Boone County residence Tuesday afternoon, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said.

Local

78-year-old e-bike rider killed in crash on MO-125 south of Rogersville

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A 78-year-old man died Wednesday morning after his e-bike was struck by a truck in Christian County.
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