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Poll: Rising utility bill costs impacting millions of Americans

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A new report and poll show a total of $9.4 billion in rate-increase requests during the first quarter of 2026, affecting more than 81 million customers across the United States and resulting in higher utility bills.
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Realistic water guns triggering 911 calls and dangerous misunderstandings for police in the Ozarks

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It is a simple question raised by a potentially dangerous incident at a Springfield Target. The Springfield Police Department posted the question on Facebook: “Can you tell which firearm is loaded with ammunition and which is loaded with water?”. “When we respond to these things,...
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Grizzly’s Tent Sale returns with more than 1,200 ‘As-Is’ items for sale

SPRINGFIELD, Mou. — Grizzly Industrial's tent sale returns Saturday, June 6. This year, the event features record-breaking as-is inventory of more than 1,200 scratch-and-dent, floor models, and returned machines. Woodworkers and metalworkers can save up to 60% versus new on everything from shop essentials to industrial
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Newly-renovated Aurora swimming pool to open May 23

City of Aurora Parks Director Travis Wittenborn, his staff and swimming pool manager Amanda Hall have had a busy month leading up to the Aurora City Pool opening on Saturday, May 23. “We have done a considerable amount of work to water lines after noticing we were losing a bit...
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Equipment upgrades coming for 2 Ozarks sheriff’s offices after deadly officer-involved shooting

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The ambush that took the lives of two Christian County deputies earlier this year didn’t just shake the community. It exposed gaps in training and gear that officers say could have saved lives. More than 100 officers from several different agencies responded to a wooded...
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How do you build a floating garden? Learn at Springfield conference

Gardeners from across Missouri will have a chance to learn about innovative and sustainable growing techniques, including how to build gardens that float on water, at the 2026 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener State Conference, June 4-7 in Springfield, according to a community announcement. The annual co
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Unsettled Memorial Day forecast with more rain ahead

Gloomy weather and rain chances will persist throughout the week, with temperatures staying below average and periods of drizzle and isolated showers expected, though temperatures will begin to warm up on Thursday and sunshine and warmer weather should return by the second half of next week.
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Roofing and autobody businesses overwhelmed with work after April 28 hailstorm in the Ozarks

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Nearly a month after a severe hailstorm hit the Ozarks on April 28, roofing companies and auto body shops are working extended hours to keep up with unprecedented demand. Business owners say work had been steady but manageable before the storm. Then the hail hit, and...
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City Council member weighs in on the need for housing in Springfield

Our weekly program, Missouri State Journal, is a collaboration between KSMU Radio and Missouri State University. It's hosted and produced by MSU's Office of Strategic Communication, and it airs each Tuesday morning at 9:45 on KSMU. Linda Regan talks with Springfield Zone 4 Councilman Bruce Adib-Yazdi who is also vice..
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St. Louis’ Crime Chime: Knife-Wielding Suspect Shot Downtown, Double Homicide in Carr Square, and...

Gloria Jean Barnes’ brutal 1997 murder remains unsolved, leaving a haunting mystery in Springfield, Missouri. Found at a truck stop, her body bore signs of blunt force trauma and stab wounds, wrapped in a furniture blanket. Despite years passing, the FBI and Springfield Police are urging anyone with information to come

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