Missouri high schoolers learn food and hospitality skills through hands-on program in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - February is Career and Technical Education Month, a recognition of skills-based education, career readiness, and hands-on learning. One program highlighted this month is ProStart, a nationwide initiative that gives high school students technical skills in the food service field. The program...
Queen City Shout returning to Springfield with more than 100 artists
Queen City Shout will return to Springfield on March 23-29. The annual festival will feature more than 100 musical acts, film screenings, poetry events, dance performances and visual arts displays. Events will take place in venues in Springfield's Historic Commercial Street, downtown and Rountree neighborhoods,...
Winners announced from 2026 Sertoma Chili Cook Off
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The winners in all categories were announced by organizers after another successful year of fundraising, live music, and chili. The 2026 Sertoma Chili Cook Off took place Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Springfield Expo Center in Downtown Springfield. It was the 44th year of the event, with proceeds going...
Springfield’s 44th annual Chili Cook‑Off draws thousands, raises money for Boys & Girls Clubs
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The 44th annual Chili Cook‑Off returned to Springfield on Saturday, and organizers say this year’s turnout may be one of the largest in the event’s history. The long‑running fundraiser brings thousands of people together each year to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield, a partnership...
Republic Sets Five School Records at State Swim Meet
Republic’s girls swim team broke five school records and put four entries into Saturday’s finals at the MSHSAA Class 2 State Swimming and Diving Championships in St. Peters — the most day-two events in program history. Freshman Ava Brown broke two individual records. She set new marks...
Springfield, MO Weather Alert: Wind Chills -10° by 6AM Monday, I-44 Roads Bitter Cold
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Springfield, MO – Bitter cold air is settling across southern Missouri tonight, bringing dangerously low wind chills into early Monday morning that could impact commuters and anyone spending time outdoors....
Ozarks First anchors duel on racetrack after Daytona 500
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — It’s a sports show unlike any other. Welcome to “Put Me In Coach!” The Ozarks newest sports show is back with another episode! “Put Me In Coach” gives you sports coverage mixed with the hosts hitting the field themselves. Check out a teaser clip for this week’s episode above, and see the […]
Springfield, MO Cold Snap Tonight: Freezing Lows, 60–71° by Wednesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Springfield, MO – Below-average temperatures will continue across Missouri through Monday, with overnight lows dropping into the teens and low 20s before a significant warmup arrives next week. According to...
Local library staff uncovers evidence that changes what was known about the Hickok-Tutt story
Markers on Park Central Square that show where Wild Bill Hickok and Davis Tutt stood during their shootout might not be accurate. Two bronze discs on the square, placed there in 1975, mark where Hickok and Tutt were believed to have stood – Hickok’s is on the southeast corner.
Cold air on full blast through the weekend
Cold winter weather has returned, with temperatures dropping 15-20 degrees from Thursday, and gusty winds driving wind chills into the teens and 20s, but warmer weather is expected to return by Tuesday with highs near 70.
