Man charged in 37-year-old cold case out of Ozark
Joel Bremer has been indicted on two counts of second-degree murder for the 1988 killing of his pregnant wife, Ronna Bremer, nearly four decades after she was reported missing.
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, July 27-31
Several Springfield restaurants received varying levels of health code violations during inspections conducted between July 27 and August 3, 2026.
Second person dies from July Will Rogers Turnpike crash
A 24-year-old man has died from injuries sustained while stopping to assist motorists during a multi-vehicle semi-truck crash on the Will Rogers Turnpike.
‘She’s our hero’: 5th grader saves family from fire
An Ohio family is calling their 10-year-old daughter a hero after her quick thinking saved her family and house from disaster.
Shamrock Court Motel in Springfield demolished after safety issues
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The buildings at the former Shamrock Court property on West College Street were demolished Friday after city officials determined the structures posed an immediate threat to public health and safety. According to the City of Springfield, the Building Development Services Department worked with the pr
Leigh’s Lost and Found: the search for a Chihuahua missing for three months
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A Springfield woman is offering a $300 reward for the return of her Chihuahua, Ree Ree, who went missing in early May after jumping out of a car window while in the care of family members. Cynthia Chaluisant had owned Ree Ree for about three months...
VIDEO: Trash truck overturns in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A trash truck company posted a video on social media today reporting that two workers were injured after a crash in Springfield. According to Ozark Refuse, the rollover crash occurred on Highway 13, north of Springfield, on Monday, Aug. 3, with the company stating that the driver’s front tire blew ou
Thousands pack 2026 Republic ‘ROAR’ Expo
REPUBLIC, Mo. — The Republic Community Center was packed Saturday, August 1, with families attending the 2026 ROAR business and community expo. ROAR, short for Republic Open and Ready, drew thousands of people as admission was entirely free. The event featured over 100 vendors, live music, food samples, free...
Summer heat delayed as comfortable weather continues
Temperatures this afternoon were nearly 20° warmer than they were at the same time yesterday. Even with the warm-up, it still wasn’t too bad outside. Highs only climbed into the mid-80s, which is actually a few degrees below average for early August. The cooler weather won’t last forever, though, as heat will gradually
Kickapoo tribal recall vote success; replacement appointed Saturday
(KAIR)--A new tribal council member is elected following Saturday's recall vote for Kickapoo Tribal Council member Gail Cheatham. According to tribal council members following the General Council meeting, the vote of removal was 84 to 40, which recalled Cheatham by the tribe's constitution. Council member Jessi Blacksm

















