Two injury accidents reported on Wednesday
A man from Ava was injured in an accident in Christian County on Wednesday. The Highway Patrol says the 64-year-old man suffered moderate injuries when another vehicle made a wide turn and hit his vehicle on the side. The accident happened on Route T, one mile east of Oldfield. A...
University concessions company restricts vertical ID usage
In a post from @missouristbears on Instagram, the news was broken that the Oak View Group (OVG) would no longer honor “Vertical IDs” on the Missouri State University campus. Oak View Group is a hospitality and concessionaire firm that MSU uses to provide beverages, food and game-day personnel...
Fremont Hills Recognized as Missouri’s Most Neighborly City for 2025
Fremont Hills has been named Missouri’s Most Neighborly City for the 2025 Missouri Good Neighbor Week. The award recognizes the community’s efforts in supporting residents and fostering positive relationships.
Nixa Fire Protection District tax levy fails as voters reject 25-cent increase
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - Nixa firefighters are reassessing their funding strategy after voters rejected a proposed 25-cent property tax increase that would have provided additional revenue for the fire district. More than 65 percent of voters in Nixa opposed the measure, which failed by 945 votes. “We were sad to...
9 Hidden Restaurants in Springfield, Missouri That Locals Swear Deserve More Hype
Springfield’s food scene has a secret—and locals are keeping it deliciously quiet. Tucked behind gas stations, hidden in strip malls, and disguised as hole-in-the-wall diners, these spots serve flavors that would make any big-city chef jealous. From smoky barbecue to melt-in-your-mouth pies, these hidden gems prove...
Springfield man allegedly followed woman and toddler home from store, attempted kidnapping
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man is accused of following a woman and her toddler to their home and attempting to drag the woman toward his vehicle after seeing her at Target. Online court dockets state Joshua Allen York, born in 1995, has been charged with first-degree kidnapping — facilitating a felony —...
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils hang up touring life, but they won’t disappear
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils will close their touring chapter with a three-night “Curtain Call” concert series Nov. 13–15 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts in Springfield. Each night offers a unique theme: a collaboration with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, a “Generations Concert”...
Springfield to finally have rental inspection program as pilot receives unanimous support
A long-awaited rental inspection program will finally launch as a pilot come next spring. Springfield City Council unanimously voted in favor of creating a pilot rental inspection program in the West Central neighborhood on Monday, Nov. 3. While several landlords and members of the Springfield Apartment & Housing...
Controversial ICE Raid Sparks Heated Debate in Local Community
In a recent event, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly conducted a raid at the Lamplighter, located at Sunshine and Glenstone. The news, which quickly spread on social media, sparked a series of discussions among netizens, with varying opinions on the matter.
Springfield Police release images of GLO Center burglary suspect
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Police Department has released surveillance images of a suspect in a burglary at the GLO Center from last month. SPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of breaking into the GLO Center on East Commercial Street last month. According to police, the burglary...

















