Springfield, Missouri Weather Alert: Winter Chill Builds Today, Freezing Nights Ahead
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Missouri greets the morning with a sharp winter edge as cold air sweeps across the Ozarks. Wind rattles bare trees, breath fogs quickly, and the cold feels more biting than the thermometer suggests. Early...
American Airlines adds new seasonal nonstop flight from Springfield-Branson National Airport
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - Springfield’s largest airline added a fifth nonstop route. Beginning May 23, American Airlines starts seasonal, Saturday-only service between Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). “For more than 50 years, American...
Ozarks Milk Depot sets new donation record with 2025 contributions
The Greater Ozarks Regional Mother’s Milk Depot pumped out a record year in 2025, collecting a whopping 30,388 ounces of donated breast milk to help feed medically fragile infants across Missouri, according to a community announcement. The total surpassed the depot’s previous high of 18,861 ounces set in 2021,...
CU throttled some thermostats to save energy during extreme cold
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Some City Utilities of Springfield customers had a slightly chillier morning after their thermostats were temporarily throttled down. But the drop didn’t come as a surprise to them. The scheduled drop was part of the voluntary CU Peak Rewards program for customers who have smart Wi-Fi-connected...
RV drives into embankment resulting in a person stuck inside
A person was rescued from an RV that had driven into an embankment in Nixa, Mo. with minor injuries despite the cold temperatures.
Early morning fire prompts multi-agency response in Christian County
SPARTA, Mo. — Fire crews from multiple agencies responded early Tuesday to a house fire in Sparta in Christian County. Authorities said the fire broke out near the intersection of Hilltop Avenue and Millbrooke Drive. The call for the fire reportedly came in shortly after 3 a.m. Responders working to contain and...
Record-breaking cold gives way, details when you can expect snow to melt
Springfield and surrounding areas have reached record lows, with a feels-like temperature of -23, but relief is on the way as winds shift and temperatures are expected to rise to near 40 degrees by Wednesday.
Shooting in south Springfield, one injured
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Police are investigating a reported shooting late Monday in south Springfield that left at least one person injured, authorities said. Emergency services were called around 10:45 p.m. to the 3600 block of South Parklane Avenue after reports that someone had been shot, according to officials. Police...
City & County crews working to clear priority roads
City and county crews are working to clear roads and highways of snow in Springfield and Greene County, prioritizing heavily used areas and advising drivers to keep their distance from snow removal trucks.
American Adds New Seasonal Route
Service will operate on Saturdays during the summer.
