New allergen-free restaurant opens its doors in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Eating out with food allergies in the Springfield area just got easier. The Safe Spoon cafe held its grand opening on Friday and offers a worry-free experience for people with food sensitivities. Everything on the menu is Celiac and Alpha Gal safe, and free from the...
Springfield Police see increase of calls about people who are open carrying in the...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield Police have received nearly 15 calls just this month alone about people walking around Springfield wearing masks and carrying guns. “As alarming as that conduct may be to observe and to see, that is completely legal in Missouri,” said Adam Woody, a defense attorney in Springfield.
Serving the Ozarks: American Heart Association
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – It was an evening just like any other for Sherry Coker and her husband in August of 2021. “I was lying there, and the next thing I noticed was that my husband was making these really weird noises, you know, kind of like snoring, but not snoring,” Coker said. That’s when she […]
When the railroad first arrived
It’s hard to imagine now, but there was a time when the arrival of a train was an event worth writing home about. In the summer of 1870, the railroad finally reached Peirce City. For the people living in the Clear Creek valley, it marked their first real connection...
Now Showing: Former guitarist teaches Ozarks kids filmmaking fundamentals
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Jim Bultas transitioned from guitarist to filmmaker to educator, now teaching children in the Ozarks the fundamentals of filmmaking. Bultas teaches kids everything from pitching and writing to using film equipment. He said the program boosts children’s confidence while giving them practical...
Missouri Weather Alert Today: Gusty Winds Sweep Springfield Now as February Warm-Up Builds
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Missouri starts the day with bright sun, moving air, and a sharp edge to the breeze. Flags ripple hard, and dry leaves scrape across parking lots as conditions shift quickly. Across southwest Missouri and...
1 critically injured after car crash involving motorcycle in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -A man is hospitalized after a car crash involving a motorcycle in Springfield Friday night. According to Springfield Police, the crash happened on East Swallow Street and South Harvard Avenue at around 6 p.m. Police said a car was driving southbound on Harvard when it went to...
On Your Side: Social Security phone scam
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - If you get a Social Security check, you’ll want to know about this scam. “My red flag went up right away because they don’t normally call you at home,” said Nancy Adamson. Adamson got a call from someone claiming to be with the...
Hy-Vee to build 100-foot sub sandwich for Super Bowl promotion
Hy-Vee in Springfield, Mo. is constructing a 100-foot-long sub sandwich on Friday to help fans gear up for Super Bowl Sunday, with one-foot sections available for $5 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Shattered ceilings and good trouble: The legacy of Denny Whayne
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Icon. Trailblazer. Leader. All terms used to describe Denny Whayne, whose legacy is still apparent in Springfield, years after his passing. “I would call him a dedicated community servant. He’s definitely well known in Springfield for giving back and serving the community,” Councilwoman Heather...

















