New Target store set to open in Springfield as part of nationwide spring expansion...
Springfield, Missouri – This spring, Target will open a new wave of locations in numerous states. This is part of a long-term plan to combine physical stores with the convenience of online shopping. According to the California-based small local newspaper News Sickle Arrow, seven more stores are set to open in...
Fiery I-44 crash: Witness jumps barrier, breaks window to save trapped driver
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A terrifying crash near the Highway 65 interchange left two semi‑truck drivers injured, one trapped inside a burning cab. We spoke with a woman who jumped a barrier, broke a window, and helped pull that driver out just seconds before flames took over. Jessica Rezak and her husband were heading...
Springfield man sentenced in deadly 2024 Boone County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County judge sentenced a Springfield man to nine years in prison for a December 2024 crash that killed a passenger in his vehicle. Carl D. Simon pleaded guilty Tuesday to causing serious injury while fleeing police and first-degree involuntary manslaughter. Judge Stephanie Morrell...
All Roads Lead to Columbia: A Complete Guide to Class 1 State Qualifiers from...
Class 1 Districts prepare for the Missouri Girls High School State Wrestling Championships in Columbia. Class 1 District 1 featured a strong youth movement and dominant performances from Ste. Genevieve. District 2 was focused on legacy with standout wrestlers looking to achieve 4x state titles. Class 1 District 3...
Costco recalls gift cards after supplier goes bankrupt
If you got gift cards from Costco for Christmas, they may be impacted by the recall.
Billings Police to create voluntary camera map to help fight crime
The Billings Police Department is creating a voluntary camera map to help aid investigations more efficiently, and is asking the public to provide information about their exterior cameras.
Gunfire shatters ‘quiet’ Springfield neighborhood before dawn
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Gunshots rang out early Wednesday morning, startling residents in what neighbors describe as a typically quiet Springfield neighborhood. Springfield police confirmed shots were fired along North Tyler Avenue just before 4:30 a.m. No injuries have been reported, and no suspect has been identified....
SPD reports missing teen has been found
UPDATE 7:45 p.m.: Police have reported the teen was safely located. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A 14-year-old teen has gone missing in Springfield, police say. According to a Springfield Police Department (SPD) social media post, the teen was last seen on Wednesday, Feb. 18. If you know any information on his location, SPD...
Springfield man guilty of threatening Greene County judge; faces years behind bars
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Greene County jury has convicted a Springfield man of threatening a local judge in separate courtroom incidents last year, sending a stark message about the consequences of targeting members of the judiciary. On Feb. 18, 2026, jurors in Greene County Circuit Court found Aden Xavier Warr Harper...
Where to find affordable furniture in Springfield
For many Missouri State University students, moving off campus brings freedom and the sudden realization that an apartment does not come furnished. From couches to kitchen tables, the cost of setting up a livable space can add up quickly. In Springfield, however, students have more affordable options than they might...

















