Motorcyclist crashes during memorial ride for fallen deputies on Highway 125
A motorcyclist leading a memorial ride for two fallen deputies crashed Saturday after swerving to avoid an oncoming car on Highway 125 near Sparta.
From the Darkroom shows poverty in the Ozarks in the 1960s
This impoverished Ozarks family, pictured in their home, was one of many photographed for a 1961 article in the Sunday News & Leader about poverty in the Ozarks. One household described in the article consisted of 11 individuals, living in a two-bedroom apartment on a monthly income equivalent to $1,400 today. In...
Springfield, MO Weather Alert: 60 MPH Winds Threaten US-65 And I-44 From 2 PM...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Springfield, MO – Drivers along I-44 and US-65 could face sudden 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail by midafternoon Tuesday as strong thunderstorms push into southwest Missouri. According to the...
Springfield locals protest U.S. role in Iran conflict
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A small protest occurred in Springfield on Sunday afternoon after the United States’ response to the conflict in Iran. The protest began around 2 p.m., led by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, with around 30 residents set up along the corner of Battlefield and Glenstone on March 1. Some...
O’Reilly Auto Parts Outlaw Nationals from Wilson Logistics Arena
The O’Reilly Auto Parts Outlaw Nationals by MAP Motorsports visited the Wilson Logistics Arena in Springfield, Missouri, featuring the best trick competition, racing, and freestyle. The trucks that competed in the show were Wild Side, Tailgator, Smashosaurus, War Wizard, Night Life, and Bad Decision. NB Productions...
Republic chamber welcomes Reel Estate media into the fold
Josh Troester, owner of Reel Estate Media, prepares to cut the ribbon in celebration of his business joining the ranks of the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 19. The ceremony took place at All American Home in Republic, as Troester has no physical location. Reel Estate Media specializes in real estate...
Power restored after reported outages in northwest Springfield
Over 1,600 City Utilities customers in northwest Springfield are experiencing power outages, with the cause still under investigation.
Missouri–Kansas Weather Alert This Morning: Rainy Start Today, Strong Storms Possible Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Missouri starts the day under a blanket of low clouds and steady showers in Springfield. The temperature sits at 39 degrees, and light east winds push mist across Highway 65 and I-44. Wet pavement glistens...
Charges Filed in February Incident Where Man Allegedly Grabbed Police Officer’s Rifle
A Nixa man has been taken into custody on multiple felony charges, including attempting to disarm a law enforcement officer during an incident in February. According to court documents, Gary Dean Hord, 63, is charged with first-degree harassment, resisting arrest, and attempting to disarm a peace officer. Officers...
7th driest winter on record in Springfield
This winter in Springfield was warm and dry, with an average temperature 2.1° warmer than normal and only 9 days of precipitation, making it the 7th driest on record.
