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Ozarks Sports Zone Digital Extra: High school baseball midseason report; meet the Athlete of the Week

Updated: 37 minutes ago

By KY3 Staff

KY3's Chad Plein and the Ozarks Sports Zone's Chris Parker look at this week's high school action.

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Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at federal court for sentencing, Friday, April 25,...

Ex-US Rep. George Santos sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud and identity theft

Updated: 1 hour ago

By The Associated Press

Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who lied about his life story and defrauded donors, arrived Friday at a federal court to face sentencing.

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Third suspect wanted in connection with deadly shooting near Verona, Mo.

Updated: 1 hour ago

By KY3 Staff

The Lawrence County prosecutor charged a third person in connection with the shooting death of a man found in a burnt vehicle.

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Former Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson was arrested by Minnesota State Patrol early Friday...

Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson arrested for DWI

Updated: 3 hours ago

By KTTC Staff and Debra Worley

Former Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson was arrested by Minnesota State Patrol early Friday morning, the day after the first night of the 2025 NFL draft.

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FILE - This 2016 illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US

Updated: 4 hours ago

By The Associated Press

Whooping cough cases are rising, and doctors are bracing for yet another tough year.

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President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday,...

Trump says ‘Crimea will stay with Russia’ as he seeks end to war in Ukraine

Updated: 5 hours ago

By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press

President Donald Trump says, “Crimea will stay with Russia.” It's a definitive statement about the need for Ukraine to cede territory to end the war.

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Missouri Disabled Sportsmen help anyone of any ability get involved in an Ozarks tradition

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Billie Brightman

The spring turkey season brings out hunters from all over the Ozarks, including those who might be unable to hunt independently. One group is hoping to make it easier for them.

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St. Louis Cardinals' Iván Herrera is congratulated in the dugout by teammates after hitting a...

Friday Night on the CW: Cardinals begin series against the Brewers

Updated: 4 hours ago

By The Associated Press

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday to begin a three-game series.

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FILE - Ohio State offensive lineman Josh Simmons blocks against Western Michigan during an...

Chiefs use final pick in first round of NFL draft on Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons

Updated: 14 hours ago

By The Associated Press

Josh Simmons missed most of last season after tearing a patellar tendon in his knee. He didn’t work out at the scouting combine, which may have left some teams wary of using a high draft pick on him.

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Many murals are around Monett pay tribute to a thriving economy from 100 years ago.

Ozarks Life: Berry that took Barry and Lawrence Counties by storm

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Chad Plein

Strawberries were introduced to southwest Missouri in the 1880s and the cash crop was huge for Monett.

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Susanne Due was shot and killed on Monday, April 21.

Bull Shoals, Ark., community coming together after tragic death of cafe worker

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Charmelle O'Dell

The Bull Shoals community is coming together to honor Susanne Due.

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Buchnevich has 3 goals and assist as Blues beat Jets in Game 3

Updated: 4 hours ago

By The Associated Press

Game 4 is in St. Louis on Sunday, with Game 5 in Winnipeg on Wednesday.

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Nuns wait before a rosary prayer outside the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, where the late...

Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis

Updated: 7 hours ago

By The Associated Press and COLLEEN BARRY Associated Press

Friday is the last day Argentine pope will lie in state in St. Peter’s Basilica before his coffin is sealed in preparation for his funeral Saturday.

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Rob Holland, a respected and well-known stunt pilot who was set to perform at a weekend air...

Famed stunt pilot killed in plane crash at Air Force base

Updated: 7 hours ago

By 12 On Your Side Digital Team and Chris Anderson

A respected and well-known stunt pilot who was set to perform at a weekend air show has died.

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Missouri offensive lineman Armand Membou (79) is escorted off the field after being ejected...

Mizzou’s Armand Membou selected 7th overall to the New York Jets

Updated: 16 hours ago

By KY3 Staff

Missouri offensive lineman Armand Membou’s meteoric rise from four-star high school prospect to NFL Draft pick has arrived.

Local

Dudley Roy Ives, 78, disappeared on Thursday morning.

SILVER ALERT INACTIVATED: Pea Ridge, Ark., police locate man reported missing

Updated: 4 hours ago

By KY3 Staff

Dudley Roy Ives, 78, disappeared on Thursday morning.

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Proposal to raise legal marriage age to 18 sparks fiery debate in Missouri House

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Hannah Falcon (KY3)

Thursday, Missouri got one step closer to eliminating child marriage.

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People walking into the South Springfield License Office on East Battlefield.

What to know ahead of the federal REAL ID enforcement in Missouri starting May 7

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Reagan Di Trolio

The director of the Department of Revenue details what you need to know if you still don't have your REAL ID.

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Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signs 2 laws regarding electoral procedures & tort reform

Updated: 18 hours ago

By KY3 Staff

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed two pieces of legislation regarding elections and class action lawsuits into law on Thursday.

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Digital Extra: Veteran presents documentary on anniversary of Fall of Saigon

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Paul Adler

A veteran in Springfield will share his memories and what he’s discovered since then at the State Historical Society of Missouri. Larry Rottmann has been back to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia 23 times. In a recent interview, he shared his thoughts on the end of the war.

Local

Judge sentences Rogersville, Mo., man for illegal firearm

Updated: 18 hours ago

By KY3 Staff

A judge sentenced a Rogersville, Mo., man in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm.

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President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd as he departs after welcoming the 2025 College...

Trump will hold a rally in Michigan next week to mark his first 100 days in office

Updated: 18 hours ago

By The Associated Press and JOEY CAPPELLETTI

President Donald Trump will travel to Michigan next week to celebrate his first 100 days in office.

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New voting tabulators are pictured at the Registrars of Voters Office, Thursday, March 27,...

Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement

Updated: 17 hours ago

By The Associated Press and ALI SWENSON

A judge blocked the Trump administration from immediately enacting certain changes to how federal elections are run.

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces Miami quarterback Cam Ward after being chosen by the...

Cam Ward goes No. 1, Travis Hunter 2nd and Shedeur Sanders not picked in 1st round of NFL draft

Updated: 14 hours ago

By The Associated Press

Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter is taking his versatility to Jacksonville following a blockbuster deal as the 2025 NFL Draft gets underway.

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