FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Cold today, colder tomorrow
You’ll notice a lot of cloud cover this morning, and overcast skies should stick around through noon giving way to mostly sunny skies by this evening. There is a chance of a couple isolated flurries this morning, otherwise most locations will remain dry.
MDC plans prescribed burn at Springfield Nature Center Monday
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announced plans to burn four acres at Springfield Conservation Nature Center Monday. The area includes bottomland prairie on the south end of the nature center’s grounds and one-acre of savanna on the north end. All trails will be temporarily closed during the burn.
Strong Pitching, Timely Hitting Propel #1 Lady Vols to a Pair of Wins Friday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The No. 1-ranked Lady Vols improved to 12-0 on the year, picking up wins over Missouri State and UAB on Friday night at Mary Bowers Field on the first day of the Green and Gold Classic. In Game 1, Tennessee knocked off the Bears 5-0 before...
Missouri Weather Alert: 34° and Light Snow Risk Today in Springfield, Freeze Returns Tonight
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Missouri Weather Alert conditions feel raw across Springfield this morning as overcast skies hang low and temperatures sit near 34 degrees. A few light snow showers and flurries drift through the Ozarks,...
New coffee, food vendor to set up shop in Springfield’s Library Center
This week in 417 foodie news, the Library Center prepares for a new coffee vendor and a buffet offers increased seafood options for Lent. Plus, who to call for a barbecue emergency. Library Center to get new coffee, food vendor A new business, The Golden Goose Cafe, has posted a "coming soon" sign in the cafe area of...
New evidence in 1865 Wild Bill Hickock vs. Davis Tutt shootout
New evidence is shaking up the history of the infamous 1865 Wild Bill Hickok-Davis Tutt shootout in downtown Springfield.
Arc of the Ozarks expanding Autism Center to meet demand
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — In 2024, Arc of the Ozarks opened its Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center to address an ever-growing waitlist for families wanting evolutions and potential therapy. Just over two years later, they have plans to expand the center as the waitlist remains long. “As we’re beginning our third year,...
Springfield Airport director announces retirement
Brian Weiler, who's served as the City of Springfield's director of aviation for nearly 15 years, said he'll retire later this year. As he made the announcement to the airport board at its meeting Thursday, he said he'd "try not to break up too much." Weiler said it has been...
Greene County residents fear dangers of battery storage site proposal
Dozens of Greene County residents filled the courtroom in the Historic Courthouse on Tuesday, Feb. 17, many standing for more than two hours at the Greene County Planning Board meeting. They filed into the standing-room-only meeting to show their opposition to a proposed rezoning that would allow for a battery energy...
Mercy changes VBAC policy, removing midwives from high-risk deliveries
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Some local mothers, already weeks into their pregnancies, are searching for new care after Mercy changed its policy this week on who is allowed to perform vaginal births after caesarean, known as VBACs. Previously, midwives through Mercy’s midwife program were permitted to perform VBACs....

















