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Semi-truck crashes into Springfield bridge on U.S. 65

A semi-truck crashed into the Gasconade Bridge in Springfield early Friday morning, causing traffic delays but resulting in no injuries or structural damage.

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Springfield man receives prison sentence for years of tax evasion

A Springfield, Missouri, man has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for tax evasion. Burton Cummings, 43, received the sentence from U.S. District Judge Douglas Harpool after his conviction on one count of tax evasion. Cummings, a business...

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Instagram ranking of Springfield as a “most dangerous college town” uses citywide crime data

The number in an Instagram post ranking Springfield 12th among America’s “most dangerous college towns” is real. But it counts crime across the entire city, not just at Missouri State University, where the school’s logo appears beside the ranking.

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New affordable housing, retail development opens on C-Street

Affordable housing company Sankofa celebrated the opening of a new $13.5 million development on West Commercial Street in Springfield, Missouri, featuring over 42 units available at rents set at or below 60% of the area median gross income.

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An Ozarks hillbilly took on the American middle class. She had plenty to say

Ethel Reed Strainchamps' 1965 memoir chronicles her journey from rural Ozark poverty to becoming a journalist and scholar while questioning the social implications of class and language.

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Springfield family waits overseas for more than a year to bring adopted son home

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield family says a lengthy international adoption and immigration process has kept them living overseas for more than a year. Kaylee and James Wilson have previously adopted children from Africa. But they say delays in Oli’s immigration paperwork—and changes in the political climate—have created new challenges in bringing him home.

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Route 66 Stadium in Springfield undergoes first full field replacement in 23-year history

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Following a milestone year marked by a stadium renaming, a team rebranding, and novel community events, Route 66 Stadium is receiving its first complete playing surface overhaul in more than two decades. Crews are currently replacing the natural grass surface at the downtown ballpark, marking the...

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Supporters and opponents react to Amendment 3’s failure at the polls

Missouri voters defeated Amendment 3 on Tuesday, rejecting a proposed ban on abortion by more than 55 percent despite significant spending from both sides of the issue.

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Live scoreboard for Southwest Missouri high school football's district semifinals

SPRINGFIELD — The high school football playoffs continue to roll for Missouri. The district semifinals feature some excellent matchups across the state and in the Springfield area. Here are live updates from around the Springfield area for Friday, Nov. 6. Follow along for score updates and changes throughout the night. Missouri high school football playoff scores around Springfield .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Liam Keating covers high school sports and Missouri State athletics for The Springfield News-Leader. Send stats or information to him at Lkeating@usatodayco.com This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Live scoreboard for Southwest Missouri high school football's district semifinals

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Businesses weigh construction impacts as MoDOT begins East Sunshine Street project

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Construction crews broke ground Monday on a $10.4-million project along East Sunshine Street, and businesses along the route said they understand the work needs to be done. The Missouri Department of Transportation began the 19-month Sunshine Street East Corridor project to improve traffic flow and safety....

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Missouri newspaper calls on hunters to watch for human skeletal remains amid Lindsey Watts case

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Hunters are being asked to stay alert for what could be human skeletal remains while in the woods and remote areas this hunting season amid the disappearance of Lindsey Watts. The Edina Sentinel issued an alert on Thursday in partnership with the Missouri Press Association. The outlet...

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Developer asks court to force Springfield to review data center plans

A developer is asking the court to allow its proposal for a data center to follow the ordinary review process at the city despite Springfield's administrative delay on such projects. After a hearing Friday, Nov. 6, the judge took the matter of a preliminary injunction under advisement, promising to rule on the matter as quickly as possible. Springfield has had an administrative pause in place on all data center proposals since late June. NSI A.1 LLC, managed by Trent Overhue, filed a lawsuit in September against the city claiming the moratorium is invalid and, if found to be valid, does not apply to any ordinary preliminary activities for the project proposed as they are not part of any formal application process. Overhue, who is involved in a number of other data center proposals around the Ozarks, owns the property at 2900 S. National Ave. through the LLC. He has proposed a basement-level "high-performance computing data processing facility" in the larger of two buildings at the location. While the property is zoned for a planned development that allows "data processing services" under the use for Administrative and Professional Offices, differences emerged between Overhue's interpretation of what this would allow and the

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Friday Night Football: Check out scores and highlights from district semifinal play in the Ozarks

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - District high school football moves to the semifinal round. Check out scores and highlights on the Ozarks Sports Zone’s Scoreboard page by clicking here. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.

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Colorful ornamental corn is perfect for fall gardens

George Tunnell of the University of Missouri Extension Office notes that ornamental corn is a popular autumn decoration often found at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and retail stores.

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Not just a childhood diagnosis, adults are being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes later in life

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -The diagnosis can come seemingly out of nowhere, even in your 50s or 60s. Adults now make up more than one-third of newly diagnosed diabetics. Mayetta Curtis was 57 years old when she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. She says she knew something was wrong when she started to experience some of the common symptoms.

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Glendale's Joelle Rover shows maturity beyond his years after viral moment seen by millions

SPRINGFIELD — The country was introduced to the Southside Showdown on Oct. 8. Glendale defeated Kickapoo 35-6, but the game was never the story. Glendale wide receiver Joelle Rover was grabbed by referee Kevin Elmer following a touchdown. Millions saw the incident on social media. Influential accounts, including former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III, shared the video. “It’s just like football. Bad plays happen, bad stuff happens,” Rover said. “You just need to move on from it and go to the next play, next opportunity. From that instance, a lot of opportunities have opened up to me.” While MSHSAA has suspended Elmer, Rover’s reaction and maturity were the most striking. Rover never complained and didn’t react negatively in the moment. He said he’s quite proud of it, telling the News-Leader last week. High school football: MSHSAA suspends referee after incident in Glendale game “I can’t say that I’m grateful for what happened,” Rover said. “But I’m grateful for how I acted in the situation.” Rover hasn’t received an apology or been in contact with Elmer. But other Missouri high school referees have sent him messages of support. “They’ve congratulated me on my character. I really appreciated

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Historic Springfield Wagon, mail hack on display at Library Station

Two historic horse-drawn vehicles, including a wagon made in Springfield, are on display at the Library Station as part of a loan from the History Museum on the Square.