Springfield MO

Micheal Fields, 31, of Springfield, Missouri, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for two counts of first-degree arson after pleading guilty to intentionally setting fires at an apartment complex and a house in 2024.

GALENA, Mo. (KY3) - Before a manhunt and shootout that left two Christian County deputies dead, suspect Richard Bird and his wife had been arrested twice in Stone County on burglary and other property crime charges. Both times, the bond was set at $50,000, and in both cases, it was posted.

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Mo. — Authorities have released new details in the investigation into Monday’s deadly shootings that killed two Christian County deputies and injured a Webster County deputy. Investigators say the violence began in Highlandville when the suspect, Richard Dean Bird, opened fire during a traffic stop,...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (TCN) -- A couple has been charged in connection with the death of a 2-month-old baby in 2025. Ozarks First reports Jonathan Gaona, 33, and Stephanie Hernandez, 29, were charged with second-degree murder and neglect of a child. Law & Crime reports the child’s name was Jaylynn and that Gaona was not...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Missouri wakes up under a calm, gray sky as temperatures hover near 40 degrees in Springfield. The air feels cool but not harsh, and winds remain light out of the north. Clouds hang on early, but breaks...

A Red Flag Warning has been issued due to dry air and gusty winds, creating a heightened risk of wildfires, and people are urged to refrain from brush burning and be extra vigilant around fire sources.

Coming on the heels this week of the two Christian County deputies being fatally shot and two other deputies injured after what was thought to be a routine traffic stop is a report of scam attempts trying to take advantage of the tragedy. Sheriff Brad Cole says his office has...

OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - The Ozark and Nixa Chambers of Commerce are inviting you out to celebrate history on Tuesday with a grand reopening of the Ozark Square. The Christian County Museum is turning 50, and to celebrate, the space has been redone with new exhibits covering all periods of history.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Your pet’s teeth need to be brushed just like ours. KY3’s Leigh Moody and pet trainer Misti Fry of Sidekick Dog Training share the importance of good brushing. Check out Leigh’s Lost and Found Facebook page by clicking here. To report a correction...

Absentee voting for the April 7, 2026, Municipal Elections in Greene County has begun, and voters can cast an absentee ballot in-person or by mail for a variety of reasons, including illness, religious belief, and employment.