LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KY3) -Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson will sign an executive order requiring masks statewide.He made the announcement at his briefing Thursday in Little Rock.Arkansans must wear a mask when you cannot social distance up to six feet. It involves both indoor and outdoor settings. The mandate requires anyone older than ten to wear a mask. Exceptions include while eating, at athletic events and or if a job is impossible to do while wearing a mask. It goes into effect Monday, July 20.Fines range from $100-$500.Health leaders reported an additional 817 cases of COVID-19...…LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KY3) -Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson will sign an executive order requiring masks statewide.He made the announcement at his briefing Thursday in Little Rock.Arkansans must wear a mask when you cannot social distance up to six feet. It involves both indoor and outdoor settings. The mandate requires anyone older than ten to wear a mask. Exceptions include while eating, at athletic events and or if a job is impossible to do while wearing a mask. It goes into effect Monday, July 20.Fines range from $100-$500.Health leaders reported an additional 817 cases of COVID-19...WW…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - Two Missouri lawmakers have sponsored bills for the 2021 session that seek to protect drivers from criminal penalties if they hit protesters. The bills are sponsored by Missouri Rep. Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles) and Sen.-elect Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville).Rep. Schnelting has filed , also cited as the “Fleeing Motorist Protection Act.” He tweeted Thursday the bill would ensure motorists “who are trapped in their vehicle during a riot are civilly and criminally protected under state law.” The bill, filed last week, does not intend to change state laws on...…JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - Two Missouri lawmakers have sponsored bills for the 2021 session that seek to protect drivers from criminal penalties if they hit protesters. The bills are sponsored by Missouri Rep. Adam Schnelting (R-St. Charles) and Sen.-elect Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville).Rep. Schnelting has filed , also cited as the “Fleeing Motorist Protection Act.” He tweeted Thursday the bill would ensure motorists “who are trapped in their vehicle during a riot are civilly and criminally protected under state law.” The bill, filed last week, does not intend to change state laws on...WW…

OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - James River Church responded Monday to complaints after social media images show little social distancing and few masks at its Christmas celebrations over the weekend.KY3 received dozens of emails about the social media images.One man, who filed a complaint with the Christian County Health Department agreed to speak with us.“This is not OK. I want to get my life back to normal. Seeing images like that make me so angry,” said Cody Shackelton.He says he was disappointed to find out that thousands of people gathered for a Christmas celebration at James...…OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - James River Church responded Monday to complaints after social media images show little social distancing and few masks at its Christmas celebrations over the weekend.KY3 received dozens of emails about the social media images.One man, who filed a complaint with the Christian County Health Department agreed to speak with us.“This is not OK. I want to get my life back to normal. Seeing images like that make me so angry,” said Cody Shackelton.He says he was disappointed to find out that thousands of people gathered for a Christmas celebration at James...WW…

LITLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ COVID-19 hospitalizations continued climbing to a new high on Monday as the state reported more than 1,100 new coronavirus cases.The Department of Health said the number of people in the hospital due to the illness caused by the coronavirus increased by 33 to 1,063. The state’s confirmed and probable virus cases increased by 1,112 to 157,359.The number of people who died from COVID-19 increased by 32 to 2,502. The actual number of cases in Arkansas is likely higher because many people have not been tested and people can carry the virus but not feel...…LITLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ COVID-19 hospitalizations continued climbing to a new high on Monday as the state reported more than 1,100 new coronavirus cases.The Department of Health said the number of people in the hospital due to the illness caused by the coronavirus increased by 33 to 1,063. The state’s confirmed and probable virus cases increased by 1,112 to 157,359.The number of people who died from COVID-19 increased by 32 to 2,502. The actual number of cases in Arkansas is likely higher because many people have not been tested and people can carry the virus but not feel...WW…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Because of a staffing shortage, made worse from the impact of COVID-19, the lobby of Springfield Police Department Headquarters is closed to the public.Police will keep it closed through Tuesday.Police encourage anyone who needs to make a police report to do so online by visiting or by telephone at (417) 864-1810.The lobby of the Springfield Police Department South District station remains closed indefinitely.To report a correction or typo, please email Copyright 2020 KY3. All rights reserved.…SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Because of a staffing shortage, made worse from the impact of COVID-19, the lobby of Springfield Police Department Headquarters is closed to the public.Police will keep it closed through Tuesday.Police encourage anyone who needs to make a police report to do so online by visiting or by telephone at (417) 864-1810.The lobby of the Springfield Police Department South District station remains closed indefinitely.To report a correction or typo, please email Copyright 2020 KY3. All rights reserved.WW…

STONE COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - One person was killed and the suspect was arrested Sunday evening as authorities in Stone County are investigating a homicide in the town of Crane, Missouri.Stone County Sheriff Doug Rader tells KY3 that the victim, 27-year-old Nathan Johnson, was shot after an altercation at Blackberry Lane, near Highway BB. Investigators responded to calls for shots fired around 4:38 p.m.Authorities arrested a male suspect around 9 p.m. They negotiated with the 23 year-old suspect over the phone and had him turn himself in to the sheriff’s office at a Rapid Robert’s location.The...…STONE COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - One person was killed and the suspect was arrested Sunday evening as authorities in Stone County are investigating a homicide in the town of Crane, Missouri.Stone County Sheriff Doug Rader tells KY3 that the victim, 27-year-old Nathan Johnson, was shot after an altercation at Blackberry Lane, near Highway BB. Investigators responded to calls for shots fired around 4:38 p.m.Authorities arrested a male suspect around 9 p.m. They negotiated with the 23 year-old suspect over the phone and had him turn himself in to the sheriff’s office at a Rapid Robert’s location.The...WW…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday announced new guidance aimed at keeping more kids, teachers and staff in school, even those who have been exposed to the coronavirus, citing concerns that quarantines interrupt learning and create staff shortages.Currently, anyone in a K-12 setting who is directly exposed to the coronavirus must quarantine for 14 days. The new guidance does not require quarantining if both the infected person and the person exposed wore masks.The change comes as the virus continues to surge, with Missouri reporting 4,603 confirmed new cases...…JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday announced new guidance aimed at keeping more kids, teachers and staff in school, even those who have been exposed to the coronavirus, citing concerns that quarantines interrupt learning and create staff shortages.Currently, anyone in a K-12 setting who is directly exposed to the coronavirus must quarantine for 14 days. The new guidance does not require quarantining if both the infected person and the person exposed wore masks.The change comes as the virus continues to surge, with Missouri reporting 4,603 confirmed new cases...WW…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Before you make a decision for the November 2020 election, check out your county’s sample ballot.Click on your county to see the sample ballot. DISCLAIMER: Due to high volume of ballots, this is a small representation of the ballots. These are just the races and issues on the ballots.MISSOURI:Barry County: Benton County: Camden County: Cedar County: Christian County: Dade County: Dallas County: Dent County: Douglas County: Greene County: Hickory County: Howell County: Laclede County: Lawrence County: Miller County: Oregon County: Ozark County: Phelps County: Polk...…SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Before you make a decision for the November 2020 election, check out your county’s sample ballot.Click on your county to see the sample ballot. DISCLAIMER: Due to high volume of ballots, this is a small representation of the ballots. These are just the races and issues on the ballots.MISSOURI:Barry County: Benton County: Camden County: Cedar County: Christian County: Dade County: Dallas County: Dent County: Douglas County: Greene County: Hickory County: Howell County: Laclede County: Lawrence County: Miller County: Oregon County: Ozark County: Phelps County: Polk...WW…