Springfield MO

On April 19, Missouri State safety Todric McGee died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police responded to a wellness check at McGee’s residence. There, police found him with a gunshot wound, and he was transported to the hospital. It was ruled that McGee’s gunshot wounds were accidental, and he had no...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has named Doug Pitt, its highest honor, the 2026 Springfieldian, recognizing his 30 years of community service. According to a press release from the chamber of commerce, Pitt was announced the honor at the conclusion of their annual meeting on Friday, Jan....

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The first homes were holes in the ground. Emma Ray remembered them clearly — dugouts scraped into the earth after emancipation, brush houses stitched together with whatever could be found. Freedom had arrived, but shelter had not. Families sang and prayed anyway. Springfield counted Black life...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A new community improvement district could be coming to the city of Springfield to help with safety and beauty. The North Glenstone Community Improvement District would include the east and west sides of Glenstone Avenue between I-44 and East Turner Street. A petition of a majority...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The family of a Springfield man killed last month near the Missouri State University campus is speaking out about the legacy he leaves behind. Brandon Watt was shot near the intersection of Kimbrough Avenue and Elm Street and later died at the hospital. His mother, Theresa Cox, described him...

Springfield saw record snowfall on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1951, as Weatherman C.C. Williford reported 14 inches total for the Queen City. Williford said the figure was arrived at in response to a government request, which was concerned about the weight of heavy snowfall on buildings. Indicative of the headache caused to...

Law enforcement took Malang Jan Akbari in custody around 1:40 p.m. after he was accused of taking two children after killing their mother. The post AMBER Alert canceled after child found safe, suspect in custody tied to possible Texas homicide appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

A Springfield man is in custody following a police pursuit on Friday. 35-year-old John Richardson was arrested on Friday following a car chase that began in Labette County. Deputies from the Labette County Sheriff’’s Office attempted a traffic stop on a Jeep Wrangler that had been reported as stolen. The driver of...

In the heart of Springfield, Missouri sits a retail wonderland that has savvy shoppers doing double-takes at their receipts. Gabe’s isn’t just challenging the discount store hierarchy – it’s creating a cult following that has loyal customers whispering, “Who needs Costco when you’ve got this place?”

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — This week, a Springfield veteran who served his country during World War II, celebrated his 100th birthday. He is being honored for a century of service, work and community impact. Miller is a World War II Navy veteran who turned 100 on Jan. 25, 2026. Born and raised in Springfield, Miller served […]