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Controlled burn causes smoke along Battlefield Road in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Smoke has been visible in the air along Battlefield Road and in west Springfield due to a controlled burn by the city. The Yardwaste Recycling Center is burning brush it collected after the spring storms. The city warned that smoke will be visible in the area and in nearby neighborhoods and may
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Springfield police arrest man in gas station stabbing

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield police say a Christian County man is in custody after being accused of stabbing a person on Friday, May 8. According to online court dockets, William Simpson, born in 1991, of Ozark, has been charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. The probable cause statement reports
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Man charged in Nixa, Mo., workplace shooting

NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - The Christian County prosecutor charged a man accused of shooting a co-worker at a Nixa business. Kale Lawrence, of Springfield, faces several charges: first-degree assault or attempt, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. A warrant was issued with no bond. Officers with the...
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Reminder: Public meeting on new data center in Marshfield to be held Monday

MARSHFIELD, Mo. — A public meeting with the Webster County Commissioners will be held Monday, May 11, to discuss a controversial new data center that is being planned in Marshfield. The project, located on Rifle Range Road near the power substation north of the city, has nearby residents expressing concerns over pollut
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Gigs in the Garden concert series continues at Springfield Botanical Gardens

Held at the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene Park, attendees were able to enjoy live local music. Sunday’s performance featured violinist Kirsten Weiss. A Mother’s Day-themed craft event for kids was also offered. Beer, wine and soft drinks were available for purchase. Volunteer Linda Chorice explained
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Uphill Battle for Rain and Storm Chances

While we did have a little bit of wet weather for Mother’s Day, thankfully, it didn’t ruin too many plans. We started the day with sunshine, with only light sprinkles and scattered showers moving through to finish off the evening. As we wrap up this round of rain, it’s going to be very difficult for […]
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ENDANGERED JUVENILE ADVISORY: Police searching for missing boy in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Police Department issued an Endangered Juvenile Advisory to locate a missing child. Romeo Linares, 11, is 4-foot-10, thin-built, with short black hair and a square hairline, and brown eyes. He was last seen on May 8 around 9 p.m., leaving his residence in the 900 block of N. Bro
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Record-high beef prices create new opportunities for an old crime

2013 was a hard year to be a farmer in Missouri. Land was parched by drought, and, that summer, some farmers in Southwest Missouri started to notice some of their cattle had gone missing. Joann Pipkin and her husband, Jim, have owned Clearwater Farm, just outside Springfield, for the past...
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Austco joins Mt. Vernon chamber

The Mt. Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new member on April 30 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the chamber office. Local tree trimming outfit Austco Tree Service was the feature of the day. Austco services commercial and residential properties and offers to service houses with tree damage, stump grinding a
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MRN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Pizza Ranch

On this week’s Business Spotlight, brought to you by the Bank of Springfield, Crissie Caccamo heads to Pizza Ranch, 4830 Broadway, for a special on-location interview with owner and CEO Brandon Pratt. The two discuss why Quincy was selected for the newest Pizza Ranch location, the company’s faith and...

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