Douglas leads Lady Bears to 4th straight win
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–Hello everyone, I’m Dan Lucy on the Ozarks First digital desk. The Missouri State Lady Bears won their fourth straight game Thursday night at Western Kentucky. MoState won 65-38 and remain in a two-way tie for second place in Conference USA. In our Bear Nation update. Lainie Douglas led the Lady Bears...
Seymour Safe Room activation guidelines released
The Seymour Safe Room will open during severe weather events when certain conditions are met. Activation may occur at the request of the National Weather Service or Webster County Emergency Management, or when Webster County is under a tornado warning and severe weather is imminent.
Ozarks residents describe fear, confusion during hail, sirens and strong storms
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Strong storms swept across the Ozarks this weekend, bringing large hail, heavy rain and tornado sirens that left many residents scrambling for cover with little warning. The National Weather Service tracked rotation in several storm cells as they moved across southwest Missouri. While no tornado...
Springfield, MO Weather Alert: Severe Storm Risk Tuesday Across Ozarks, 85–95% Rain Chance
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Springfield, MO – Another round of wet and potentially severe weather could impact parts of Missouri on Tuesday as forecasters warn conditions may support strong thunderstorms across the Ozarks. According...
Iconic Springfield pub Ebbets Field will reopen March 27
This week in 417 food news, a Springfield staple announces its opening day and a Commercial Street restaurant adds outdoor seating. Plus, a Thai restaurant says it will remain open despite filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Springfield staple Ebbets Field reveals 'opening day' Ebbets Field , which closed its doors in...
Man in critical condition after being struck by minivan near Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A man is in critical condition after being struck by a minivan near the intersection of Sunshine Street and Zimmer Road, also known as South Farm Road 129, Springfield police said. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the eastbound lanes of Sunshine Street, just...
Springfield woman killed and two injured in Highway 65 crash
A woman from Springfield, Missouri, was killed, and two others were injured in a crash on Friday morning in Christian County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on March 6, 2026, at about 7:25 a.m. on Highway 65, approximately one mile north of Saddlebrooke. Investigators reported...
After 42 years, Parkway Central girls are a state championship team again
It took a while, but the Parkway Central girls swimming team captured a state championship once again. The Colts won the 51st annual Missouri State High School Activities Association’s Class 1 championship. The program’s last state win was 42 years ago in 1984. There have been other years when...
Marshfield uses balanced attack to take down West Plains in district title game
SPRINGFIELD, MO – With three teams ranked in the Class 5 top ten – and two more just outside receiving votes – It takes a little extra to win the toughest district in the state. Fortunately for Marshfield, that little extra arrived Friday night in the form...
Five Legends: Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Reveals 2026 Inductees
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...
