What were the biggest weather events in 2025?
In 2025, the US experienced a variety of extreme weather events, including devastating wildfires, record snowfall, catastrophic floods, and the first EF-5 tornado in over a decade, while the Ozarks experienced an exceptionally wet spring and dry fall, resulting in the second-most tornadoes in Missouri since 1950.
U.S. 60 Travel Alert Springfield MO: Dense Fog Pockets Early Today, Improving by Afternoon
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Missouri — Low clouds and lingering fog drift across the Ozarks early, blurring tree lines and dulling headlights along familiar routes. The air feels damp and chilly, with winter still lingering as the New...
Did you get your kids new tech for the holidays? Here are some important...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - While kids soak up the last bits of winter break, they might spend their time enjoying presents they got for the holidays. If any of those presents can connect your child to the internet, there are some important safety tips parents might want to keep in mind.
Springfield police respond to nearly 2 dozen celebratory gunfire calls on NYE
On New Year's Eve night, Springfield police responded to nearly two dozen calls of celebratory gunfire, which is illegal in Missouri.
Springfield’s Wonders of Wildlife hosts early New Year’s celebration
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield hosted an early New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, giving families a preview of the upcoming holiday. Visitors to the aquarium participated in a countdown and beach ball drop at the kid-friendly times of 11 a.m. and noon. Organizers say events...
Keep your furry friends safe this New Year’s Eve
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Fireworks and loud noises can terrify pets, but veterinarians and animal care experts say you can take steps now to keep them safe. Dogs hear four times better than humans, so fireworks that sound loud to you, can be overwhelming for our furry friends. Scared animals...
SPD advises safety during New Years holiday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Hundreds are expected to gather in Springfield tonight for the New Year’s Eve ball drop, with local authorities urging attendees to prioritize safety amid celebrations. Missouri Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported last year that there were 264 traffic accidents during the New Year counting period in...
Troopers investigate hit-and-run that left pedestrian in critical condition near Rolla
One person was hospitalized after a hit-and-run on Thursday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported that a pedestrian from New Port Richey, Florida, had been struck by a car on Highway 28, near the Road Ranger truck stop. A Chevrolet Malibu had travelled off the right side of the...
Violent crime declines in Springfield & Greene County; law enforcement face staffing challenges
Violent crime has declined in Springfield and across Missouri since peaking in 2021, according to the Real Time Crime Index. Still, local law enforcement agencies face staffing shortages and budget cuts heading into 2026.
One hospitalized after possible robbery, shooting in Battlefield
UPDATE 6:50 p.m.: A victim is in the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting at a residence on Thursday, Jan. 1. Tyler Moss, an officer with the Battlefield police, tells Ozarks First that law enforcement responded to the home around 4 p.m. after a report of a shooting. The two suspects were found near […]
