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Downtown Springfield bars crack down on fake IDs ahead of Halloween weekend

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Springfield Police cited eight minors for possession of alcohol and issued one citation for supplying alcohol to minors after a focused enforcement in the downtown area earlier this month. With Halloween celebrations kicking off, downtown bars say they are preparing for a busy weekend. John Chace, owner...

Springfield, MO · 14d

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New sports complex proposed in Pierce City

The transfer of ownership of the Pierce City North Park, where the ball fields are located, advanced over the past month, coinciding with a proposal to build a major private sports complex near the public school campus. The Pierce City school district in August renewed its lease agreement with the...

Pierce City, MO · 14d

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New ATF guidance allows same-day suppressor purchases for Southwest Missouri gun owners

Recent regulatory guidance changes from the ATF have shortened suppressor waiting periods from months to minutes for firearm owners in Southwest Missouri by allowing the use of standard Form 4473 background checks.

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A Century-Old Service Station Finds a New Home on Route 66 in Marshfield

For about a century, a small service station sat a few miles east of town, closed and quiet, while the road it once served turned into a legend. Now it has been moved, restored, and set down in Marshfield, just feet from the old alignment of Route 66. The Niangua...

Marshfield, MO · 15d

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Early voting underway in southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas for November 3rd election

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Missouri · 15d

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Business owners react as construction on the Branson strip begins

BRANSON, Mo. — The city of Branson is preparing for its Branson 76 Entertainment Improvement Project, which will start construction Oct. 26. The almost $30 million multi-phase project will aim to improve sidewalk safety and accessibility for visitors patronizing businesses along the road. Michael Woods, the public works and engineering director for the city, said […]

Branson, MO · 17d

Springfield News-Leader

Auditor faces challenger in only contested Greene County race

Greene County Auditor Cindy Stein, a Republican, will face Democratic challenger Angela Crawford at the ballot box Nov. 3. It is the only countywide office where the incumbent candidate will see a challenger in November. While the two candidates are running under party banners, they’ve both said the office is generally administrative and nonpartisan. The Greene County auditor is responsible for overseeing the county’s finances and expenditures, maintaining an inventory of its assets, and preparing an annual financial statement for the county. Missouri law requires that all counties that have no charter and an assessed valuation of at least $650 million have an auditor and outlines the responsibilities of the role. Cindy Stein Stein, the incumbent, has served as the Greene County auditor since being elected to her first term in 1994. She told the News-Leader that she was encouraged to run by Ernest Firsch, her mentor and predecessor in the auditor’s office, when he was in the hospital with a severe illness. She began her career in a local accounting firm, according to past News-Leader reporting. “I have found that I love the work, the people, serving the community,” Stein said. “It’s actually been a true calling.” Stein has

Greene County, MO · 17d

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Carthage R-9 board reviews facilities, Performing Arts Center progress

CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage R-9 Board of Education received updates on district facilities, online learning and construction of the Carthage Performing Arts Center during its October meetings. At a regular meeting Oct. 19, the board heard a report on the district’s Comprehensive School Improvement Plan priority of developing...

Carthage, MO · 16d

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MoDOT issues warning for ramp closures in Newton County paving project

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) -- The Missouri Department of Transportation is warning motorists of two ramp closures due to a paving project.

Newton County, MO · 18d

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This Charming Retro Motel And Vintage Diner In Missouri Will Transport You Straight To The 1950s

Somewhere in Carthage, Missouri, there’s a diner that makes you feel like you accidentally drove through a time portal on Route 66, and honestly, you won’t want to find your way back. Iggy’s Diner is the kind of place that stops you mid-scroll, mid-drive, and mid-thought, because the...

Carthage, MO · 21d

KYTV

The city of Springfield invites you to get the Halloween fun started early & learn important lessons at the same time

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you’re just itching to get the Halloween fun started, Springfield’s Environmental Services is inviting you to talk about how to “treat” the planet better. The 4th annual Boo at the Bin event invites families to the Franklin Avenue Recycling Center to...

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MDC reminds Ozarks hunters of mandatory CWD sampling in November

WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is reminding hunters in the Ozarks to have their deer sampled for chronic wasting disease (CWD). According to an MDC news release, officials will conduct mandatory sampling of harvested deer during the opening weekend of the November portion of the firearms deer season, Nov. 14-15. […]

Missouri · 18d

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No-excuse voting draws lines in Springfield, Mo.; steady early voting turnout in Harrison, Ark.

HARRISON, Ark. (KY3) — Voting opened this week in Missouri and Arkansas, drawing a line out the door in Springfield, Missouri, and a steady stream of voters in Harrison, Arkansas. Arkansas began early voting Monday. Missouri’s no-excuse absentee voting began Tuesday. Springfield turnout. Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller...

Harrison, AR · 18d

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Gallery: Final Honor Flight of 2026 in DC

WASHINGTON D.C. — The final Honor Flight of the Ozarks took off this morning, October 21. Veterans, Guardians and staff landed around 8 a.m. The first stop was to the Air Force Memorial, but due to a time crunch, the visit was short as the group headed to Arlington National Cemetery. At Arlington National Cemetery, […]

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Council discusses allowing hunting within city limits

Ray Wolf brought up an incident that occurred on Oct. 12 during public comment at the Oct. 13 Aurora City Council meeting. “Last night, we had an incident where one of your officers stole one of my ministry plates,” said Wolf. “A license plate off one of my cars that my sister was driving was stolen.

Aurora, MO · 17d

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US-60 roundabout work continues near Monett

BARRY COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Work continues on the Hwy 60 and Hwy 97 roundabout in Yonkerville at Monett Regional Airport.

Barry County, MO · 18d

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American bumblebee observed buzzing around in Springfield, MDC confirms

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – What’s the buzz in Greene County? A Species of Conservation Concern was spotted in Springfield over the summer. An American bumblebee, a Species of Conservation Concern, was observed in July in a native plant garden participating in Yard Ethic. Staff with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) observed the species during an Urban Pollinator Survey conducted in several gardens in Springfield.

Springfield, MO · 19d

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Latest Honor Flight returns home to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Former KY3 sports director Ned Reynolds was among 79 veterans on the year’s third and final mission in 2026. The veterans returned from an honor flight to Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The flight allows veterans a free trip to visit memorials built in their honor.

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A team working to shape the future of an historic stretch of College St. wants your input

A team working on the College Street Revitalization Plan in Springfield is seeking input from the public. The City of Springfield has hired Eocene Environmental Group to develop a strategy for reinvigorating College St. from Grant Avenue to Kansas Expressway. That strategy will include targeted redevelopment, environmental assessment and community-driven planning.