Springfield MO

UPDATE 9/22/25 5 p.m.: SPD confirms the suspect is in custody. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Police Department (SPD) has barricaded a motel on W. Norton Road on Monday, September 22. Cris Swaters, SPD public relations officer, tells Ozarks First that law enforcement has barricaded Fairvue Studios in Springfield...

My guest this week on "Poetry from Daily Life" is Amos Bridges, who lives in Springfield, Missouri. Amos is the editor-in-chief for the Springfield News-Leader who gave this column the green light two years ago. He says he's grateful for the teachers who raised him and those who encouraged him along the way, as well...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - The Lincoln women's soccer team remained resilient despite facing 24 shots, but a goal in the 79th minute allowed Drury to escape with a 1-0 win over the Blue Tigers on Sunday (Sept. 21). Drury (3-1-1, 2-0-1 GLVC) held Lincoln (0-2-2, 0-2-1 GLVC) to just five shot...

SPRINGFIELD, MO – A much anticipated opportunity for bass fishing enthusiasts in the U.S. and Canada to support the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame’s mission kicks off on Sunday, September 21 at 5 p.m. EST when the organization’s annual ‘Celebrate Bass Fishing Week’ online silent auction, presented by Major League Fishing,...

Nixa Fire Protection District crews responded to a reported explosion and fire at a single-story home, containing the fire to the garage and attic space above, with one person taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and no firefighters injured.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3’s Jackie Garrity and Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. Mike McClure discuss the dangers of wet roads, especially for teenagers. To report a correction or typo, please email [email protected]. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - As the weather cools down and we start to enjoy fall festivals, markets, and other events, the Better Business Bureau warns attendees to be on the lookout for events that don’t deliver on their promises. Anyone can plan and advertise a local event...

Troy Bryant, 56, was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death after hitting and killing Danielle Green, 35, on State Highway 39 near Shell Knob last Wednesday.

The Army has released the names of four soldiers killed when the military helicopter they were on crashed near a base in Washington state. The Army in a release Monday identified the victims as chief warrant officers Andrew Cully and Andrew Kraus, and sergeants Donavon Scott and Jadalyn Good. Cully was from Sparta,...

The Glo Center is hosting Ozarks Pridefest this Saturday, Sept. 27th, on Historic Commercial Street, featuring vendors, food trucks, live performances, and more.