Cafe Cusco finds buried treasure after floor repairs
An antique apothecary bottle was found in the floor of Cafe Cusco, which was originally built as a doctor's office and pharmacy in 1883, sparking curiosity and excitement.
Missouri Teen Faces Charges After Home Invasion
Missouri Authorities Charge Teen in Home Invasion I remember reading the report from Ozarks First, and it really hit me […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Flu activity reaches highest level in nearly 30 years; cases rising in the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Doctor visits for flu-like symptoms have reached the highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms include fevers, sore throat, extreme fatigue, and body aches. The CDC flu activity map shows 48 states at the top of the scale in either...
Springfield, MO Weather Alert: Damaging Wind Risk With Thursday Thunderstorms
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Missouri’s quiet, mild stretch is setting the stage for a more active turn. Clouds thicken, the air feels heavier, and conditions begin shifting as Thursday approaches in Springfield and surrounding...
Man indicted for Springfield 2022 double murder
Walter Antwine Moore has been indicted for the 2022 murders of Deundrea Woods and Mackenzie Lashley-Childers, and is facing two first-degree murder charges, second-degree assault, second-degree domestic assault, three charges of unlawful use of a weapon, five charges of armed criminal action, and first-degree...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Much milder for Monday through midweek across the Ozarks
Meteorologist Nick Kelly breaks down how long high temperatures will stay above normal this week and how much rain we could get with our next storm system later on in the forecast.
U.S. Forest Service fighting 700-acre fire in Christian County
The Math Branch Fire in the Swan Creek area of Christian County is 70% contained and expected to be fully contained by the end of the week, with smoke and flames still visible as downed trees and other fuels continue to burn.
A tale told anew: Local writer wins at the Austin Film Festival
Our weekly program, Missouri State Journal, is a collaboration between KSMU Radio and Missouri State University. It's hosted and produced by MSU's Office of Strategic Communication, and it airs each Tuesday morning at 9:45 on KSMU. . What happens when a high school student descended from Lady Macbeth is forced to...
SPD: 12-year-old girl has been safely located
Note: The person was reported found at 9:50 p.m. on Jan. 5. This article has been updated to protect privacy. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield police have reported that a 12-year-old girl is missing as of Monday, Jan. 5. According to a Springfield Police Department social media post, the girl was last seen around 7...
We bought a $310,000 historic home in cash—take a look inside
In 2020, Tyler and Lindsey Dobson began upcycling furniture they found on the street to furnish their home in St. Petersburg, Florida. That side hustle grew into flipping entire homes, eventually earning them hundreds of thousands of dollars along the way. Today, they’re living mortgage-free and renovating a 1934...

















