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23 hours ago | ky3.com | Charmelle O'Dell

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3)—As summer approaches, pools are getting ready to open, and while finding lifeguards is still tough for some, others say it hasn’t been as hard as it used to be. For many park and recreation centers in the Ozarks, one of the biggest challenges each year before the summer season is finding enough lifeguards. At Nixa’s X Center, it’s usually tough to fill every spot in time for the opening day of the public pool season. But this year, things are different.

2 days ago | ky3.com | Charmelle O'Dell

JEROME, Mo. (KY3) - A Doolittle Fire Protection District building in Jerome is getting a much-needed upgrade to reopen as a fire station. Until now, the building was used for storage, but that will soon change after a community member rebuilds it to give firefighters a fully functional station once again. “That saves a lot of money right there, and with a small department, every penny counts,” said Firefighter Rick Barnes.

4 days ago | ky3.com | Charmelle O'Dell

BULL SHOALS, Ark. (KY3) - The Bull Shoals community is coming together to honor Susanne Due. Authorities say her estranged husband killed her on Monday. He was later found dead in neighboring Baxter County. “I have mixed emotions about it because that was my mom, and I’m going to miss her,” said daughter Taylor Due. For years, Due worked side by side with her mother. They built a close bond as they served their community together at Connie’s Cafe.

4 days ago | ky3.com | Ali Swenson

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from immediately enacting certain changes to how federal elections are run, including adding a proof-of-citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form. The decision is a setback for President Donald Trump, who has argued the requirement is needed to restore public confidence in elections.

5 days ago | ky3.com | Danielle King

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Kickapoo fully embraced transfer Joseph Coder. “You know, it was definitely hard to get myself to go on the first day of school, restart making new friends,” said the junior out of Springfield Catholic. CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLETo report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email. Copyright 2025 KY3. All rights reserved.