Springfield MO

The Springfield Elks Lodge #409 is presenting a donation to support the families of two fallen Christian County sheriff's deputies, having raised $11,470 towards a $12,000 goal.

A candlelight vigil was held in honor of Brandon Watt, who was killed near the Missouri State University campus in Springfield in January.

March 23, 2026 // Franchising.com // SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Hawaiian Bros is opening its newest island-inspired location in Springfield. Ohana Restaurant Group, a multi-unit franchisee, continues to expand as they celebrate their newest location. Hawaiian Bros is hosting a grand opening celebration at their new location...

Healthcare hiring is strong across Christian County this month, with openings for nurses, therapists, and animal care pros. If you’re ready to make a difference close to home, these roles are worth a look.

Thunder Ridge Nature Arena will host the ‘Bulls, Bands, & Barrels Summer Jam’ this June, a two-night festival blending live country music with high-energy Western sports. Scheduled for June 26–27, 2026, the event—officially titled ‘Bass Pro Shops Presents Bulls, Bands, & Barrels Summer Jam’—will feature performances...

Springfield, Missouri – Fires could spread rapidly across southern Missouri this afternoon as wind gusts reach up to 35 mph and humidity drops as low as 25 percent before 6 p.m. Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Springfield, hot, dry, and windy conditions are creating elevated to...

More than 100 federal, state, and local law enforcement officers collaborated over a one-week period to arrest and charge 101 individuals in connection with federal investigations targeting violent crime. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the results of “Operation Spring Cleaning,” a coordinated, multi-agency...

The occupants of a two-story home escape without injury after a late afternoon fire on Thursday. According to a post from the Southern Stone County Fire Protection, they along with Branson Firefighters were requested to aid the Western Taney County Fire Protection District in battling a residential structure fire on...

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — Authorities are responding to a series of crashes along eastbound Interstate 44 near Mount Vernon. This comes after an initial fatal wreck involving a semi-truck fire Sunday afternoon West of Mount Vernon. Lawrence County Sheriff Brad Delay says deputies have worked six crashes in the area. The...

Update : Jasper County Coroner James Harrison confirms to KOAM’s Shannon Becker the motorcyclist, Gabriel Royer , 40, died in a Springfield hospital. Next of kin are notified.