Springfield MO

Mizzou escaped with a narrow 89-84 win over SEMO in their home opener, led by Mark Mitchell’s 29 points and a strong second half from the Tigers.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury men's soccer fell 3-0 against No. 3 McKendree in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Tournament quarterfinals on Sunday. The opening half was a defensive battle. McKendree fired the first shot in the fifth minute. Gage Vehr responded with a shot on target, which the Bearcat's goalkeeper...

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — Halltown Fire Protection District responded Friday evening to a semi truck fire near I44 on 96 highway.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Liberty volleyball team rallied from a 2-1 deficit, topping Missouri State 3-2 (23-25, 25-19, 22-25, 25-21, 15-9), Saturday at Hammons Student Center. The Lady Flames improve to 20-7, 8-6 in Conference USA matches, with their fourth win in a row. Liberty won both matches in five sets over...

The Walnut Street Bridge over Jordan Creek in Springfield, just east of Kansas Expressway, has reopened. The bridge was replaced in a project that began in March 2025. MoDOT inspections found the old bridge needed replacement to improve safety, traffic flow, and flood capacity.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Springfield, MO – Residents across the Missouri Ozarks are in for a frigid start to the week as an Arctic air mass grips the region tonight, driving wind chills into the single digits and teens by Monday...

Fall into something new with engaging programs at the Library this month. From exploring Regency-era fashion and world-class art to testing your skills, discovering volunteer opportunities and connecting over shared hobbies, there’s something to inspire every curiosity as the days grow cooler. The Fashion of Jane...

Days of mild November weather gave way to a winter burst on Sunday. The day began with freezing winds and even some snow flurries. Snow flurries were brief, but it’s a sign that winter is on its way. If you’re wondering, the earliest measurable snow recorded in Springfield was on October 17, 1898. Just a […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – As it’s now been over one week since SNAP benefits were paused, local food banks in Springfield are stepping up their services to help those in need across the Ozarks. Ozarks Food Harvest is responding to the continued government shutdown and increased demand for food by purchasing $500,000 worth...

WEBSTER COUNTY, Mo. — Two individuals have been seriously injured after being hit by a UTV on Saturday, November 8. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash report, a Bloomington, Illinois, man and woman were injured around 8:35 p.m. on Route K, four miles south of Seymour, on Saturday. The report...