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First Springfield Homicide of 2026

The first homicide in Springfield of 2026 occurred Wednesday.

Springfield Police responded to a domestic assault report at 3525 S. Juniper Avenue, where they found 47-year-old Suzette Flores dead.

Officers arrested 34-year-old Felipe Ayala III for first-degree murder.

The case being reviewed for potential charges.

He is in the Greene County Jail.

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First Springfield Homicide of 2026

The first homicide in Springfield of 2026 occurred Wednesday.

Springfield Police responded to a domestic assault report at 3525 S. Juniper Avenue, where they found 47-year-old Suzette Flores dead.

Officers arrested 34-year-old Felipe Ayala III for first-degree murder.

The case being reviewed for potential charges.

He is in the Greene County Jail.

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Marginal Risk For Severe Weather Thursday, With Low, Brief Tornado Risk

A few isolated strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday morning into the afternoon hours across the Ozarks.

The National Weather Service says the stronger storms will be capable of producing damaging winds up to 60 miles per hour.

There is a low, brief isolated tornado risk as well.

The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for McDonald and Newton Counties to the southwest of Springfield until Noon Thursday.

We’ll keep you updated on any watches and warnings on 93-3 and AM 560 KWTO.

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Get Your Team Together for Trivia Night, Benefitting Honor Flight of the Ozarks

Join us for a fun night of brain teasers, head-scratchers, and curious queries all to support Honor Flight of The Ozarks in their mission to send local veterans to see our nation’s war memorials in Washington D.C.

Teams of up to 8 will answer questions and compete for prizes.

Celebrate our heroes and put your trivia knowledge to the test.

Assemble your team, start quizzing each other and secure your table now. Join 93-3 and A-M 560 KWTO for Trivia Night on Friday, February 6th 2026.

The cost is $200 for your table of up to 8 players. No more than 8 players will be allowed per table. Teams can have fewer than 8 people playing at their table but no more than 8.

When: Friday, February 6th, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Where: The Oasis Hotel & Convention Center (2546 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803)

 

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Sunshine Street Bridge to Reopen

(Photo courtesy of KOLR/Nexstar)

MODOT has announced a portion of Sunshine Street will reopen after being closed for construction.

The bridge between Kansas Expressway and Scenic Avenue is set to reopen by Friday following months of construction that began in August.

The completion date was delayed from December to January.

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Sunshine Street Bridge to Reopen

(Photo courtesy of KOLR/Nexstar)

MODOT has announced a portion of Sunshine Street will reopen after being closed for construction.

The bridge between Kansas Expressway and Scenic Avenue is set to reopen by Friday following months of construction that began in August.

The completion date was delayed from December to January.

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Man Sentenced for Fatal D-W-I Crash in Branson

(Photo courtesy of the Taney County Jail)

A man has been sentenced for D-W-I related to a fatal crash in August of 2024.

Wilian Garcia-Rodriguez of Branson pleaded guilty to charges after a truck he was driving overturned, resulting in the death of a passenger who was trapped underneath.

He admitted to drinking 10 to 12 beers.

He will serve ten years for D-W-I and seven years for leaving the scene of the accident, with both sentences running concurrently.

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Community Blood Center Has Shortage of Type “O” Blood

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks says a surge in flu cases is taking a toll on the blood supply, with illness preventing many regular donors from giving.

The center is especially in need of Type “O” blood.

CBCO says eligible donors are urged to give and help boost the supply.

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Good Chance For Thunderstorms on Thursday: Some Could Be Strong to Marginally Severe

There’s a good chance for thunderstorms to move across the Ozarks on Thursday during the morning and into the afternoon hours.

The National Weather Service says a few isolated strong to marginally severe storms are possible, with the strongest storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour.

You can depend on 93-3 and AM 560 KWTO to keep you and your family up to date on severe weather in the Ozarks.

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Good Chance For Thunderstorms on Thursday: Some Could Be Strong to Marginally Severe

There’s a good chance for thunderstorms to move across the Ozarks on Thursday during the morning and into the afternoon hours.

The National Weather Service says a few isolated strong to marginally severe storms are possible, with the strongest storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour.

You can depend on 93-3 and AM 560 KWTO to keep you and your family up to date on severe weather in the Ozarks.