Springfield MO

The City of Springfield is getting ready to launch a pilot residential license and rental inspection program that city council unanimously approved last November. The pilot program, which will last 18 months, will have the City of Springfield inspecting all 1,541 rental units in the West Central Neighborhood service...

Although astronomical spring won't begin until later this month, Missouri is experiencing a "false spring" that includes a threat of severe weather Friday. Along with much of the central, eastern and southern U.S., Missourians can expect higher-than-average temperatures over the next few days. The National Weather...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Springfield, Missouri – Drivers across southwest Missouri could face rapidly changing and potentially dangerous weather Friday afternoon and evening as strong thunderstorms develop along an approaching cold...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Staff at Mudhouse Coffee on South Avenue held a candlelight vigil on the sidewalk outside the shop to honor a regular customer who was shot and killed nearby last week. Anthony Chambers, 48, was shot and killed on Friday near the coffee shop. Staff said Chambers...

Our weekly program, Making Democracy Work, is a collaboration between KSMU Radio and the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri. It's hosted and produced by volunteers from the LWV, and it airs each Monday morning at 9:45 on KSMU. In this episode of our local program Making Democracy Work,...

Rescue One recently opened a new shelter to assist in the care of animals that aren't ready for adoption. KY3's Leigh Moody discusses the new shelter with Rescue One.

The Missouri Job Center in Springfield remains closed due to rain damage, but staff is continuing to offer services in person at the Midtown Library.

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks honored Aurora School District for its longevity and commitment to saving lives on Feb. 5 at a luncheon “Thankquet” event at Bass Pro in Springfield. David Mais, assistant superintendent, represented Aurora High School Youth Empowerment/Student Council and Sources of Strength at...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 7/9 Arkansas Softball team carries its 17-game winning streak into SEC play this weekend by hosting No. 12/15 Georgia (March 6-8) before traveling to Missouri State for a midweek matchup on Monday (March 9). The Hogs and Bulldogs will open the SEC slate on...

Sid Pierce’s new book, Roadie: From the Tour Bus to the School Bus, began during the COVID-19 pandemic and is intended as an heirloom for his daughter, highlighting his years on the road with country music legend Roy Clark and others. “I got started [writing] during the pandemic when...