Springfield MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Two people were arrested Tuesday evening after a reported disturbance involving weapons at a Springfield park, according to authorities. The Springfield Police Department said officers responded around 5:30 p.m. to Doling Park after receiving reports of a disturbance involving multiple adults....

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — About 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mo-96 & Mo-39 tractor-trailer overturned.

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With the turn of the new year, Springfield City Council appointed three new members to its Planning & Zoning Commission, although the commissioners replaced were eligible for re-appointment. With all three new appointees connected to the local development industry, neighborhoods are raising concerns about the makeup...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Branson magicians Garry and Janine Carson will go to trial over a federal indictment accusing them of sexual exploitation of children. The jury trial is set for August 10, 2026, in the Western District Court of Missouri. In January, Garry and Janine Carson were charged with one count of sexual...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KOAM) — Just after 6 p.m. Wednesday reports of two tractor-trailers colliding and one catching fire on I-44 westbound just east of US-65.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. — A Jefferson County man became the third person in 2026 to win at least $1 million playing the Missouri Lottery, according to the Missouri Lottery. The man purchased a 100X scratcher ticket at the JD Streett in Crystal City near Truman Boulevard and 6th Street. He claimed his prize at the...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The weather will feel seasonable again just in time for the 44th annual Sertoma Chili-Cookoff, one of Springfield’s most anticipated food festivals. The best part: it’s all for a good cause. The event begins this Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. It starts at 11 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m. at the Springfield...

TULSA, Okla. – Four Missouri State pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts and the Bears’ bats tallied 11 runs on 15 hits Tuesday afternoon for an 11-0 win over Oral Roberts at Chapman Park. Jason Schaaf went an inning in the start, followed by Ross Felder (1-0) with 3.2...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Missouri – Warm air is surging across the Ozarks this morning, and it already feels more like late April than mid-February. Sunshine dominates the skyline over Springfield, and temperatures are climbing...