Springfield MO

Southern Bancorp Inc., a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and holding company for Southern Bancorp Bank, has announced the successful closure of its deal to acquire Ozarks Heritage Financial Group Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Legacy Bank & Trust, a $1.9 billion asset CDFI headquartered in...

Mild temperatures will continue through Wednesday, with a pair of storms bringing rain and thunder on Thursday and Friday, followed by a cold weekend before milder weather returns early next week.

Meteorologist Nick Kelly says that despite a weak cold front coming through tonight & tomorrow, plan on staying mild through midweek. However, he's tracking rain chances and a cool down on the way.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Many people begin the new year with fitness goals, but ramping up exercise routines too quickly can lead to injuries, health officials warn. Overuse injuries such as shin splints, tendonitis, and knee pain are common among people who increase their activity levels too rapidly. Sprains,...

SEYMOUR, Mo. — The City of Seymour has announced a boil advisory on Monday, Jan. 5. According to a City of Seymour social media post, the advisory remains in effect until further notice. Officials have not released the cause of the issue. The city advises residents to take these steps during the incident: This story...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The Better Business Bureau has released fraud prevention tips for 2026 after tracking the year’s riskiest scams that cost consumers time, money, and energy. The most recent BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report found investment and cryptocurrency scams posed the highest risk to...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Missouri – Headlights glow through thick mist as cold air presses low to the ground, blurring roads and softening sound. It feels like deep winter early, but change is already moving in as the first full...

Springfield City Manager David Cameron will host another public listening session about a future convention and event center for Springfield Tuesday, January 6. Cameron and other staff will answer questions about a proposed project, present results from the online survey conducted in December and other listening...

Most of the Ozarks is starting out clear, with a little bit of patchy fog. Because of temperatures in the upper 20s, any fog that does develop could create some slick spots on elevated surfaces in bridges. Extra caution may be needed while driving early.

CRANE, Mo. — A high school teacher has been charged after law enforcement found cocaine in her vehicle on Dec. 22, 2025. According to online court dockets, Peyton Fletcher, born in 2001, of Moberly, Missouri, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance in Camden County Circuit Court. The probable cause...