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Original Greene Co. whistleblower shares reasons behind decision to come forward exclusively with KY3/KSPR
'For me it was about doing the right thing,' said former Greene County employee Trysta Herzog of coming forward. → Read More
Cyber security expert warns of more possible data breaches in coming weeks
The data of more than 500,000 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen customers may have been compromised, according to Darden Restaurant Group, the parent company of the popular chain. → Read More
Children's store owners band together to catch repeat crooks
A series of brazen thefts were caught on camera this week, and all of them were at locally-owned children's stores. → Read More
Bankruptcy proceedings may lead to changes for JQH Arena
Depending upon the outcome of bankruptcy court proceedings, JQH Arena could operate under a different name in the future. → Read More
Farmers across Ozarks hit hard by both drought and tariffs
'I would like for the President to cut the political stunt that is the trade war and find some stability in the markets, because there are people out here that are suffering,' said James Tucker, a sixth-generation farmer in Greene County. → Read More
City of Rogersville looks for ways to grow tax revenue after ballot issue fails
Voters turned down a proposed use tax that would apply to online purchases last week. → Read More
Drury political analyst looks at Sen. McCaskill's chances in November
Democrat Claire McCaskill, a U.S. Senator from Missouri, is considered very vulnerable this year in what has become a very red state. → Read More
Moms Everyday LIVE on Mondays Episode 76: Helping your 'tween' adjust to middle school
For much more on this topic, including ways you can help your child adjust, be sure to check out the entire episode of Mom Monday over on Facebook.com/EmilyWoodTV. → Read More
Tariffs impact prices of new Ozarks homes
With the economy booming, the cost to buy a home is increasing. Some local home builders tell KY3 they struggling to absorb additional expenses they are facing due to tariffs. → Read More
SBU's outgoing president reflects on legacy he will leave behind
Southwest Baptist University is saying goodbye to President Pat Taylor after more than two decades on the job. → Read More
August primary to feature new voting machines and new central polling location in Greene County
At least one brand new touchscreen voting machine will be in use at every polling place this coming Tuesday, August 7, in Greene County. → Read More
Record numbers for Springfield-Branson National Airport could lead to new destinations
'Once you break a million you're kind of at a different level in the airport world,' said Kent Boyd of the Springfield-Branson National Airport. → Read More
Findings of $50,000 Greene County audit revealed
The KPM audit is different and separate from the state audit requested by Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway's office. → Read More
Closer look at Proposition A 'Right to Work' measure on August ballot
There are republican state lawmakers, including some from the Ozarks, who say a YES vote on Proposition A will help the state's economy. Meanwhile, many union leaders and members, including some area teachers, say just the opposite and want to see a NO vote. → Read More
Ozarks bagworm infestation taking down evergreens at rapid pace
The first warning signs of a bag orm infestation have fooled thousands of us this summer: brown spots on your pine, arborvitae, cedars, and junipers. → Read More
Greene Co. Presiding Commissioner Bob Cirtin faces new election commission complaint
Greene County Presiding Commissioner Bob Cirtin is facing a new complaint recently filed with the Missouri Ethics Commission in his quest for re-election. → Read More
New Missouri law aims to prevent opioid addiction
Mo. Governor Mike Parson was in Springfield Friday to sign the new measure into law. → Read More
SPS summer school begins second session with enrollment increase
Approximately 12,500 students are enrolled in 'Explore,' the summer learning program, at SPS this summer. → Read More
Silver Dollar City's Peter Herschend takes on education in Jefferson City, Mo.
Herschend left for Jefferson City Wednesday to attend the first Missouri Board of Education meeting Thursday. It will be the first time the board has had enough members to meet in six months. → Read More
As Mizzou sees enrollment declines, MSU sees increases
As enrollment numbers continue to drop, the University of Missouri is making deep cuts, including some 185 jobs. → Read More