Firefighters are investigating a fire at a vacant building in Sparta. It’s located at the intersection of Highway 125 and Highway 14. There was no one inside the commercial building when the fire started Monday morning. The last business that was in there closed down about two years ago. (Source)
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Video: Severe storms possible later today
Heavy rain is likely as well, with flooding possible (Source)
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Heyward gets 5 hits, Cardinals beat Mets 12-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jason Heyward matched a career best with five hits, Randal Grichuk had two homers and six RBIs, and John Lackey worked seven strong innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 12-2 on Saturday night. Mets starter Bartolo Colon (9-8) trailed by four runs after just one-third of […]
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Higher temperatures mean more calls for air conditioner service
Most people want to avoid that heat, chilling out in the air conditioning. However, many people this weekend are turning down their thermostats and finding their air isn’t working. That means a lot of work for air conditioning repair companies. KY3’s Eric Hilt spoke with one repair man who said he started going out on […]
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Big plans in store for small town’s downtown
It hasn’t died out. But, downtown Ash Grove isn’t quite as lively these days. “This is a town that most people have forgotten about,” explained businessman Justin Riedle. “And, nothing has really happened down here in three decades.” Most storefronts these days are empty. Some are boarded up. It is a far cry from way […]
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Danks pitches into 7th, White Sox beat Royals 2-0 for split
CHICAGO (AP) — John Danks pitched four-hit ball into the seventh, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 Friday to split a day-night doubleheader. The White Sox shook off a 4-2 loss in the opener to win for the 10th time in 14 games, with Danks (5-8) dominating on the mound. […]
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Why eye exams should be part of your back-to-school routine
When so much of a child’s learning involves their vision, it’s important to check your child’s eyes once a year, because good eye health is more than just 20/20 vision. The American Optometric Association recommends children to get their first eye exam at six months old and then again at age three and when they […]
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The $153,000 plumbing problem: Repairs begin on Meador Pool
Any other summer, Meador Pool would be full of people going for a swim. This year- there is nobody laughing, nobody splashing. In fact, there is not even a drop of water in the pool. The place has been closed since just after Memorial Day. That’s when 1,500 gallons of water per hour suddenly started […]
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Spike in heat-illnesses seen with return to summertime temperatures
We’ve had a late start to the heat and humidity this summer. But, we can all feel it now. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department says, locally, 35 people have been treated at hospitals this summer for heat related illnesses. Ten of those incidents took place since last week. Of that number, officials say, three were […]
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Big bubble means hot trouble
Temperatures are set to soar back into the mid 90s by the weekend. Find out how hot it will get by watching the forecast. (Source)
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