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- Aug 13, 2026
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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: As temperatures climb to 100, here’s what to drink — and what to avoid — in extreme heat (opens the original)
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - During a heat wave, what you drink matters just as much as how you protect yourself outdoors, according to a local dietitian and a business owner who has made hydration a workplace priority. Tim Fess, general manager at Rick’s Automotive, said he has put hydration policies in place for his technicians on high-heat days. “We mandate that all our guys try to drink at least a gallon of water a day on days like today. We also offer electrolyte freezer pops, as an ice treat,
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Insect populations surge in Ozarks (opens the original)
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Health experts are urging residents to take precautions against insect bites this summer, including covering exposed skin before entering wooded areas, as tick and mosquito populations rise across the Ozarks. Clayton Tunnell, a Horticultural Field Specialist with the MU Extension Center in Springfield, said this year’s heat and wetter-than-normal summer have caused insect populations to grow. “We’ve just seen the breeding cycles of certain types of insects just go crazy,
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Dangerous heat prompts schedule changes for outdoor crews early next week (opens the original)
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Dangerous heat is building for the weekend and is expected to peak Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures climbing above 100 degrees. While safety experts urge people to stay indoors as much as possible, that’s not an option for many who work outside—so some local companies are changing how they do business to keep crews safe. In extreme heat, heat-related illness can set in quickly, and roof work can become even more hazardous—especially on dark-colored shingles that abso
ON YOUR SIDE: Signs on utility poles pose safety risks for linemen and drivers (opens the original)
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MOUNT VERNON, Mo.- Signs stapled, screwed, and nailed to utility poles are a common sight across the Ozarks, but local officials say the practice is prohibited and creates serious safety hazards. Ozark Electric Cooperative prohibits signs from being attached to its poles, according to Jon Davis, a manager at the cooperative. “Our policy at Ozark Electric is that we prohibit someone from attaching signs to utility poles, and if we do find those signs, we will remove them,” Davis said. The city of
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Small thermostat changes & home maintenance can add up to summer savings (opens the original)
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - We’ve all heard the advice: keep your home at the same temperature all day to save money. City Utilities says that isn’t always the case, especially during the hottest stretch of summer. Marsha McClanahan, who works for CU, says if you’re leaving home for more than four hours, adjusting your thermostat up just 2 to 3 degrees can help reduce energy use and lower your electric bill. That message is resonating with Springfield mom Destiny Baylon, who says she was stunned wh
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