Extreme Cold: Agencies urge preparation ahead of arctic blast
The Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to prepare for extreme cold and potential snowfall by taking an inventory of household supplies, checking for adequate food, water, medications, and heating fuel, and adjusting travel plans or staying home entirely.
Greene County school aide accused of abusing nonverbal autistic student
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A former teacher aide at a state school in Springfield is accused of abusing a nonverbal autistic teenager during a restraint incident that was captured on video. According to online court records, Christopher Adam Cohen, born in 1980, of Willard, is charged with abuse or neglect of a child – no...
Missouri man bags deer he hunted for 3 years
PIERCE COUNTY, Mo. — A Missouri man is celebrating after successfully hunting the deer he’s been after for three years. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Luke Beaty, from Lawrence County, said he spotted the unusual buck, nicknamed “Cactus Jack” by some locals, after leaving church in...
Missouri Weather Alert: Light Wintry Mix Possible Late Tonight Southeast of Springfield
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Springfield, Missouri – Most of southern Missouri will remain dry tonight, but a small window exists for a light wintry mix late tonight into early Wednesday morning, mainly southeast of Springfield, where...
Family remembers Springfield homicide victim as loving mother, grandmother
Springfield PD continues to investigate the first homicide of the year after Suzette Flores was found beaten to death in her garage earlier this month following a domestic assault call.
Police investigate deadly crash on U.S. 65 in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Police Department is investigating a deadly crash in Springfield. The crash happened around 7:55 a.m. on Tuesday in the northbound lanes of U.S. 65 near Division. Police say the crash involved three vehicles. One person died in the crash. Police report no other serious...
Missouri congressional members praise change in leadership at Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The leadership and operations of the Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock, have been a concern for congressional members in Missouri. Now, the new leadership of the Corps could make things better for Missourians who live, work, and play at Table Rock Lake. “This has been...
Stone County Sheriff’s Office searching for stolen truck
The Stone County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a stolen truck that was stolen overnight near Crane on Quail Spur Road.
Leigh’s Lost and Found: the mysterious vanishing of two family cats around Christmas
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - We’re looking for a duo that hasn’t been seen since late December. Eloise and Bella are the beloved pets of a 14-year-old girl who is just heartbroken and asking for everyone’s help to find them. “Every day when she gets off the school...
Prison for man who described himself as ‘top dude’ in fentanyl sales
KANSAS CITY —A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court earlier this month for fentanyl distribution and illegally possessing firearms. Darius Burnett, 27, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to a total sentence of 13 years in federal prison without parole, according to the United State's...

















