Springfield MO

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Bass Fishing Hall of Fame has unveiled its induction Class of 2026, featuring a groundbreaking quintet whose collective contributions span competitive excellence, tackle innovation, boat manufacturing, and tournament accessibility. Don Iovino, Pam Martin-Wells, Takahiro Omori, Rick Pierce, and...

Ash Grove High School will have a new principal in the new school year in Greg White. White was previously employed in the district in the role of social studies teacher. At the end of the school year, the current and longtime principal, Chris Thompson, will step down from his current position after more than 30...

With a stifling defense forcing early turnovers, the Kickapoo Lady Chiefs jumped to an early lead in the Class 6 District 5 championship game on Friday, but Nixa refused to go away. The Lady Eagles regrouped at the break and then outscored Kickapoo in the second half, but it wasn’t...

You can tell a great deal about a community in two defining moments — when there is something to celebrate, and when tragedy strikes. This past month, our community faced the latter in the most heartbreaking way. Deputy Gabriel Ramirez (EOW 02/23/2026) and Deputy Michael Hislope (EOW 02/24/2026) were...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Springfield, Missouri — Residual flooding and a renewed severe weather risk could affect the Ozarks through Tuesday, forecasters say. According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, widespread...

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) -- A single-vehicle crash in Newton County claimed the life of a 25-year-old from Crane, Missouri.

A Springfield, Missouri woman has been arrested after living out a fantasy fit for a children's book. She faces a first-degree burglary charge. Normally, when you're hungry, you go and get some food to eat. Gas stations, fast food joints, even a restaurant if you're feeling fancy. But one woman decided she wanted to...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Springfield, Missouri – Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across southwest Missouri Friday, bringing the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and localized flash flooding. According to the...

KSHB 41 News reporter Braden Bates covers parts of Jackson County, Missouri, including Lee's Summit. Send Braden a story idea by e-mail. A few months after Elayjah Murray's murder, friends and family gathered to celebrate what would have been her 19th birthday with a balloon release on March 7. In...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Missouri – Lightning flashes across the Ozarks this morning as thunderstorms rumble through the Springfield area. Rain falls steadily across streets and highways while humid air hangs over the region....