Springfield MO

A driver was airlifted Sunday after a vehicle plunged approximately 300 feet down a steep embankment in Branson West. According to the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District, rescue crews responded Sunday to a single vehicle crash along Highway 13 near Purist Lane. The vehicle left the roadway and came to rest on its side at the bottom of the ravine, prompting a full technical rescue...

Doug and Shelby Twigger, of Rogersville, prepare to donate blood earlier this year (photo submitted by Doug Twigger). Shelby Twigger hates to miss work. After attending a retirement event with her dad, Doug, in summer 2024, she insisted on going back for the final hour and a half of her shift at Christian County Enterprises in Nixa, where about 60 Missourians with disabilities take on contract...

Josue Alvardo-Valenzuela pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 24 years in prison for the death of Jesus Pacheco, who was shot in the Party City parking lot on Campbell Avenue.

Greene County’s transportation scene is rolling strong this month, with several solid openings for drivers and mechanics in Springfield. Whether you’re just starting out or have years behind the wheel, there’s something here for you.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A public hearing on a controversial proposed Battery Energy Storage in Greene County will be held tomorrow morning. The developer, Sofos Power, is requesting to rezone approximately 40 acres at 4873 N. Rocky Lane from Agricultural to Plot Assignment District to develop a lithium-ion battery energy...

A traveling exhibit commemorating the centennial of Route 66 will arrive in downtown Springfield, Missouri, on April 30. The “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” will debut at the Gillioz Gallery, 325 Park Central East, in Springfield, reported the Springfield News-Leader. The exhibit features nearly two dozen...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -It was a chilly morning as many gathered at Hammons Field to celebrate the Easter Holiday. Visitors gathered at 6 a.m. Sunday to celebrate the story of the resurrection of Jesus. Attendees also enjoyed coffee and hot chocolate provided by the Salvation Army. The event was hosted...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Three streets under I-44 in Springfield will see closure starting on Monday, April 6. According to a MoDOT press release, National Avenue under I-44 will be closed starting Monday until crews complete the project. Broadway Avenue and Grant Avenue under I-44 will close intermittently as officials...

Looking for some great free finds around Republic, MO? Neighbors are giving away a few handy items this week — from garden tools to furniture and appliances. Check out what’s available below!

Greene County’s maintenance and facilities teams are hiring! From aviation cleaning to electrical and HVAC work, there are several solid options for folks who like hands-on jobs and steady hours.