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CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250th: See the list of fireworks celebrations across the Ozarks
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FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Some storm chances this evening before calmer & slightly cooler Sunday

A break from the heat and humidity (mostly) next week
First Alert Evening in place for a potential severe risk early overnight

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Man dies in semi crash on I-44 near Mount Vernon, Mo.

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Severe storms affect waters at Lake of the Ozarks Saturday afternoon
35,000 still without power after severe storms in the northern Ozarks

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Maureen Davis Hamby interviews
Springfield dance studio founder celebrates 50 years as a U.S. citizen

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Marshfield, Mo., continues celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary

Marshfield, Mo., continues celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A long-time tradition in Marshfield continued Saturday with its annual 4th of July celebrations.

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CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250th: See the list of fireworks celebrations across the Ozarks

Updated: Jul. 1, 2026 at 8:59 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
America celebrates its 250th birthday this summer. And the Ozarks is ready!

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2 teenagers injured, man charged with DWI in Barry County crash

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A man from Purdy, Mo., was arrested after a crash in Barry County Friday night.

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Man seriously injured in jet ski crash at Lake of the Ozarks

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A Missouri man is seriously injured after a jet ski crash at Lake of the Ozarks on Friday afternoon.

National

Joey Chestnut wins the 2026 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest at Coney...

Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan’s Famous contest

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest is marking the United States’ 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance.

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A 17-year-old was killed and five are hospitalized, including one person in critical...

Buffalo, Mo., man dies after being hit by a tractor

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
A man from Buffalo has died after being hit by a tractor in Dallas County Friday afternoon.

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FOUND SAFE: 3 children found safe in Rolla, Mo., area

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop I Rolla, has cancelled an endangered person advisory after safely locating three children in the Rolla, Mo., area.

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Doctronic reports that sunscreen can expire, losing effectiveness over time, so it's crucial...

Does sunscreen expire? How to tell if your SPF still works

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Alan Lucks, MD for Doctronic via Stacker
Doctronic reports that sunscreen can expire, losing effectiveness over time, so it's crucial to check expiry dates and look for changes in texture or smell before use.

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Summer is the busiest time for food truck owners, and with it comes many challenges.

Food truck owners in the Ozarks take on the summer heat

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Travia Forte
Summer is the busiest time for food truck owners, and with it comes many challenges.
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Footage shows wind whipping the air and the waters at Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday...
Severe wind whips the air and water at Lake of the Ozarks on July 4th weekend

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Maureen Davis Hamby celebrates 50 years of U.S. Citizenship

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A long-time tradition in Marshfield continued Saturday with its annual 4th of July celebrations.
Marshfield, Mo., continues celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary

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Damaging winds are seen causing plenty of movement in the waters at Lake of the Ozarks on...
WATCH: Severe storms, damaging winds sweep through the Lake of the Ozarks Saturday afternoon

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More than 100,000 signatures delivered to Arkansas Capitol for ballot rights amendment

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Supporters deliver more than 100,000 signatures to the state capitol for a measure that would change how Arkansans get issues on the ballot

National

ARCHIVO - Travis Kelce, izquierda, y Taylor Swift posan tras el partido por el campeonato de...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married in elaborate Madison Square Garden ceremony

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and KIMBERLEE KRUESI, JAKE OFFENHARTZ and ANDREW DALTON
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married. Swift’s publicist confirmed the marriage took place Friday evening inside Madison Square Garden at a star-packed ceremony.

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Firework sellers are reporting strong sales this year.

Fireworks sellers in Springfield report strong sales ahead of America’s 250th

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Phil Rodriguez
Fireworks sellers in the Springfield area say the Fourth of July rush is already underway, with customers spending more and seeking larger displays ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday.

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United Airlines has launched a program called "Twilight Bag Drop" that allows some passengers...

United Airlines will now allow passengers on some flights to check their bags the night before

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource Staff
United Airlines has launched a program called “Twilight Bag Drop” that allows some passengers to check their bags the night before their flights at O’Hare International Airport.

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AAA is offering free rides and tows to impaired drivers this Fourth of July weekend through a...

AAA offering free rides, tows for impaired drivers this Fourth of July weekend

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Debra Worley
AAA is offering free rides and tows to impaired drivers this Fourth of July weekend through a program called Tow to Go.

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President Donald Trump posted a picture of a $100 bill featuring his signature to Truth Social...

Trump posts image of $100 bill with his signature

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By CNN Newsource Staff
President Donald Trump posted a picture of a $100 bill featuring his signature to Truth Social on Friday.

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First Alert Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for the Ozarks

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Storm Prediction Center issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the Ozarks.

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Deputies in Texas broke a car window after a 4-month-old was found alone in a locked car....

Texas deputies break car window after 4-month-old found alone in vehicle

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 7:37 PM CDT
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By Brandy Beard
Deputies in Texas are reminding the community not to leave children or pets inside vehicles after a 4-month-old baby was reportedly locked in a car.

National

This photo provided by NASA shows Kieran Wilson, LINK’s principal investigator, and Hunter...

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that’s falling back to Earth

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 8:27 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and Marcia Dunn
A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth.

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Stray bullet strikes Camdenton home ahead of Fourth of July weekend

Stray bullet strikes Camdenton home ahead of Fourth of July weekend

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By Ashley Berry
A stray bullet traveled through two second-floor walls of a Camdenton home this holiday weekend, coming to rest after bouncing off a third wall.

National

A homeowner’s association sued a Laguna Hills family after they built a fence to prevent...

California family sued by HOA for putting up fence to protect goats from coyotes

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM CDT
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By Michel Gile
An Orange County homeowner’s association sued a Laguna Hills family after they built a fence to prevent coyotes from killing their goats.

National

President Donald Trump speaks at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Friday, July 3, 2026, near...

Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump speaks at Mount Rushmore

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
President Donald Trump will travel to South Dakota to deliver a speech and watch fireworks at Mount Rushmore.

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Missouri Sheriff: Drone over highway crash put patients, helicopter crews at risk

Drone over crash scene nearly blocked medical helicopters. Sheriff warns it could cost lives

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 1:25 PM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Sheriff threatens enforcement action after drone seen over head-on crash.

Local

The Fourth of July weekend brings some of the heaviest boat traffic of the year to Table Rock...

4th of July Boating Safety: What captains, EMS want you to know this weekend

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 3:28 PM CDT
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By Emma McDaris
The Fourth of July weekend brings some of the heaviest boat traffic of the year to Table Rock Lake and waterways across the Ozarks, and local experts say safety should be the priority before anyone gets on the water.

Sports

St. Louis Cardinals' Bryan Torres (39 celebrates after hitting a home run with José Fermín...

Nathan Church and Masyn Winn hit 3-run HRs, Cardinals pound Cubs

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 7:46 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Winn and Alec Burleson had two hits and four RBIs each to help St. Louis win for the fourth time in its last five games and end NL Central rival Chicago’s five-game win streak.

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Missouri State Highway Patrol urges sober driving ahead of July 4 holiday weekend

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 4:39 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to stay sober behind the wheel this Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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Springfield animal rescue shelter prepares for holiday spike in strays

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By Ciara Folkerts
A Springfield man is caring for a stray dog just days ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, a time when animal rescues say they often see an increase in missing pets.

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Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks provides gas gift cards for breast cancer patients who...

Buddy Check 3: Gas cards ease burden for breast cancer patient traveling for treatment

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By Emily Pritchard
The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks helps support breast cancer patients by providing gas cards when they must travel for treatment.

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Fireworks sold nationwide recalled just ahead of Fourth of July for malfunctions, injury risk

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM CDT
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By Emily Van de Riet
Fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday for risk of explosion and burn hazards.

Sports

Brady Smith, who caught the last Legacy Lunker of the season, was one of 14 anglers able to be...

New Arkansas fishing regulations take effect

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 3:51 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Anglers planning to fish in Arkansas should be aware of several new regulations that took effect July 1.

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Man dies after UTV and vehicle collide in Laclede County, Mo.

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 9:05 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Man dies after UTV and vehicle collide in Laclede County, Mo.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) stretch...

Teammates of Travis Kelce and others around sports expected to attend his wedding to Taylor Swift

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Kelce is a three-time Super Bowl champion with Kansas City and a four-time AP All-Pro selection at his position.
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