Ozarks First documentary about Cassidy Rainwater to air on KOZL
Bailey Strohl has written and produced a four-part documentary series, "Murder on Moon Valley Road: The Killing of Cassidy Rainwater", which premiered on the Ozarks First+ streaming app in March and will be released on KOZL on July 11th and 18th.
Crash on I-44 near Mount Vernon/Monett exit ramp
A crash occurred today near the exit ramp at Mount Vernon / Monett on I-44, and drivers are encouraged to take alternate routes as more information is being gathered.
Tractor trailer crashes off I-44 to highway below, burning
MOUNT VERNON, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — About 11:45 a.m. Saturday, July 4, 2026 reports of an eastbound tractor trailer crashing off I-44 to Route H below on the west side of town alerted E-911.
Springfield-Greene County Library receives $5,000 grant to expand book club kits for older adults
The Springfield-Greene County Library has received a $5,000 grant to expand its Book Club Kits program.
This Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Joint In Missouri Serves Brisket So Tender, It Practically Melts In...
Some places don’t need a fancy sign or a velvet rope to tell you something special is happening inside. Buckingham Smokehouse Bar BQ in Springfield, Missouri is exactly that kind of place. You know that feeling when you walk past a restaurant and the smell alone stops you dead...
Fireworks sellers in Springfield report strong sales ahead of America’s 250th
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Fireworks sellers in the Springfield area say the Fourth of July rush is already underway, with customers spending more and seeking larger displays ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday. Bigger purchases, more restocking trips. At Crazy Cheap Fireworks, owner Adam Towe said sales are up...
Three car crash on I-44 at Kansas Expressway causes traffic delays
A three-vehicle crash occurred at the I-44 Exit ramp and Kansas Expressway in Springfield, MO, causing long traffic delays with no serious injuries reported.
8 pedestrians, 1 driver during Springfield crosswalk enforcement
The Springfield Police Department issued citations to eight pedestrians and one driver during a crosswalk enforcement operation on July 1, according to a news release. The enforcement operation took place at the high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) signal location north of Kearney Street on north Glenstone Avenue,
We the People: “Ozark Jubilee” put Springfield on the national stage
As the country marks 250 years since independence, one piece of Americana still resonates in the Ozarks: country music — and a Springfield show helped to bring it into America’s living rooms.
New 7 Brew ribbon cutting event next Monday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A ribbon-cutting event for a new 7 Brew location, hosted by the City of Springfield, will take place on Monday, July 6. The new location will be on 2734 North Kansas Expressway, Suite 104. There will be a presentation of a donation for the HOPE Foundation, which will have representatives at the […]
