Springfield MO

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Springfield, MO – Families are gathering tonight at the Greene County Sheriff’s Office for a free Trunk-or-Treat event, happening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 5100 W. Division Street. According to a post from...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Downtown Springfield saw some large crowds on Halloween night, with local businesses reporting record-breaking customer volumes. Brooke Thomas, general manager at Harbell’s, a sports bar in downtown Springfield, said the Halloween celebration was exceptional compared to previous years. “This...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Friday is the beginning of the Bass Pro Shops Marathon Weekend. A health and wellness expo is happening Friday and Saturday. Then, on Sunday morning, more than 3,000 runners will take the Springfield streets for the marathon, half-marathon, and 5K. The Springfield-Greene County Office of...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) -A man has died after a motorcycle crash in Springfield Friday night. According to the Springfield Police Department, officers responded to the crash in the 2500 block of W. Chesterfield at around 9:10 p.m. Police said that Chris Gerdes, 38, was riding a 2008...

Mental health experts prepare for the seasonal challenges as clocks fall back this weekend, adding an hour of darkness to a time when sunshine is already limited.

First Priority is a student led club that meets every Thursday morning before school. At the meetings students pray, learn about Jesus, play games, and listen to speakers talk about the Lord. In the school year of 2024-2025, a program titled First Priority wanted to come and upgrade Fair Grove...

Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near springfield.

The federal shutdown is affecting SNAP benefits and Head Start programs. It is also putting stress on the nation’s network of Community Action Agencies. They’re responsible for implementing anti-poverty programs, including some food pantries, Head Start in some communities, weatherization programs and the Low-Income...

Hidden in plain sight on Springfield’s historic Commercial Street sits a culinary time capsule that locals cherish and visitors stumble upon like found treasure. Lindberg’s Tavern doesn’t announce itself with flashy signs or gimmicks – just a modest brick exterior and corner entrance that’s witnessed decades of...

A Rogersville man is in custody following his arrest on numerous felony charges stemming from a 2024 investigation. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, 39-year-old Todd Chance was arrested on October 28, 2025, on a warrant issued in connection to an incident investigated by Lt. Nelson in September 2024....