Springfield MO

The Center for Archaeological Research (CAR) is Springfield’s public, yet university-based archaeological research center. Through grants and private donors, the organization does research and collaborates on local projects and provides hands-on experience for archaeology students at MSU. CAR recently celebrated its...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A California man has been sentenced after being found guilty of transporting methamphetamine to Springfield for distribution. According to a United States Department of Justice press release, Dejuan Tyrone Parker, 38, of Los Angeles, California, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison without...

Former Greene County Sheriff's Deputy James Craigmyle shared a video the night they debuted on the now-canceled "Live!PD," March 16, 2018. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

Tucked away in the heart of Ozark, Missouri sits a wonderland of vintage treasures and nostalgic artifacts where price tags might make you do a double-take and wonder if someone forgot a zero or two. Camp Flea Antique Mall + Vintage Market isn’t just another dusty collection of overpriced antiques...

OZARK, Mo. — New video released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol shows the moments troopers arrested a suspect in an Amber Alert case, and located the child at the center of the search. On Saturday, Jan. 31 an Amber Alert was sent out related to a child abduction connected to a homicide case in […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Drivers traveling through Greene County should plan for overnight ramp closures in one of Springfield’s busiest areas this week. Two ramps at Exit 77 on Interstate 44 and Missouri Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) will be closed Wednesday night, Feb. 4 while crews make guardrail repairs. The closures...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Police are investigating a death in Springfield on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Cris Swaters, public affairs officer for SPD, tells Ozarks First that officers responded around 4:47 p.m. to the 1800 block of West Hovey Street after a call to dispatch. Officials confirm to Ozarks First that the death is...

Rock hits from 2006 such as "Dani California" by Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance, and "Rockstar" by Nickelback are turning 20 years old this year.

Crystal Quade has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Downtown Springfield Association, replacing Rusty Worley, and will bring her leadership, vision, and commitment to community engagement and economic vitality to the role.

Springfield City Council members have approved a resolution designed to improve the Springfield Police Department’s ability to enforce traffic safety. The resolution to conduct a comprehensive review of the department's operating guidelines was passed unanimously Monday night. The goal is to identify ways to improve...