Springfield business owner pleads guilty to COVID-19 loan fraud, money laundering
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - A Springfield business owner pleaded guilty to bank fraud and money laundering after fraudulently obtaining $316,062 in Paycheck Protection Program loans under the CARES Act and using the funds for unauthorized purposes, including personal benefit. Jason L. Hemingway, 47,...
Christian County, Webster County deputies recovering after shootout near Reeds Spring, Mo.
Ozark, Mo. (KY3) - Two deputies injured in a gunfight near Reeds Spring earlier this week remain hospitalized as Christian County prepares to bury two other officers killed in the same incident. Deputy Josh Wahl of the Christian County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Austin McCall of the Webster County Sheriff’s...
Robinson to receive renovations this summer
A summer renovation project at Robinson School received final approval during the Feb. 2 meeting of the Aurora Board of Education. This approval allows CGA Architects out of Joplin, and the district’s construction manager at risk (CMAR), to solicit bids for three improvement projects at Robinson School slated for...
Missouri Weather Alert Today: 65° Spring Tease in Springfield Before Weekend Freezing Rain
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Missouri – Mild air settles over Springfield this morning, with temperatures near 47 degrees under partly cloudy skies. A light north breeze keeps it cool, but the bite of winter is fading for now. Sunshine...
Businesses step up to help families impacted in deputy killings
OZARK, Mo. — Support continues to grow in the Ozarks for fallen Christian County Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope, as well as injured Christian County Deputy Josh Wahl and Webster County Deputy Austin McCall. As flowers and balloons continue to shower the memorial for Ramirez and Hislope, many are giving...
Four people were injured in an accident on Tuesday morning in Fordland.
The Highway Patrol reports that a 45-year-old woman from West Plains suffered serious injuries, a 43-year-old man from West Plains suffered moderate injuries, a 47-year-old woman from Ava suffered minor injuries, and a 68-year-old woman from Fordland suffered serious injuries when the woman from Ava failed to yield...
5 generations reunite with their history at Orphan Train exhibit
Five generations of one family stood together Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Pierce City Orphan Train Exhibit — reunited not only with each other, but unexpectedly with their history. Family members traveled from Springfield and Miller to tour the exhibit together. As they moved through the display, they were...
Data centers’ air pollution associated with lung issues: Report
Emissions from data centers can cause breathing issues and premature deaths for those living nearby, according to a new report.
Suspect arrested in Springfield stabbing incident
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A woman has been stabbed after a domestic assault report to police in Springfield on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Springfield Police Department (SPD) tells Ozarks First that officers responded to the 3900 block of W. Groton Street around 6:47 p.m., finding a woman in a vehicle with stab wounds. The...
Repeat offender kills 2 deputies days after $50K bond despite long violent record: police
A violent repeat offender with a long criminal history shot and killed two Missouri deputies before being killed in a 30-minute shoot-out with law enforcement, authorities said.
