Shop with a Hero allows dozens of SPS students to choose food, hygiene items...
Students from public elementary schools across Springfield got to shop for new clothes, pillows, food and personal hygiene items Saturday. The 11th Care to Learn Event, called Shop with a Hero, allowed 185 Springfield Public Schools students to spend more than $100 each. The event is typically held each year on the...
Lady Tigers Finish 2nd at Eureka; Boys Place 4th
Both Republic wrestling teams competed at the Riley Baker Invitational in Eureka on Saturday. The girls finished second and the boys took fourth in the dual tournament. Girls: Lady Tigers finish second in championship round. Republic’s girls wrestling team finished second at the Riley Baker Invitational in Eureka on...
Early Morning Fire in Reeds Spring
Southern Stone County Firefighters gets an early start to the week working a structure fire early this morning. According to information released on the district's Facebook page, around Midnight, units were called to Reeds Spring for a report of a house fire. Arriving units found the structure fully engulfed, leading...
Investigators release findings following plane landing on highway near Springfield
Investigators have released their initial findings for a plane that caught fire after making an off-field landing onto Highway 65 near Springfield.
Judge sentences man convicted in deadly downtown shooting in in Springfield in November 2023
A judge sentenced a man to life in prison without parole for the deadly shooting of another man in downtown Springfield in November 2023.
Children’s Mercy with Mercy announces longtime pediatrician as a leader for the Springfield joint...
A Mercy Springfield pediatrician has been named medical director for the Children’s Mercy with Mercy partnership. Dr. John Burson has worked as a pediatrician in Springfield for more than 25 years. Burson will assume the new leadership role while continuing to care for his current patients. Burson has been...
9 Old-School Diners In Missouri That Are Worth The Drive From Anywhere
Searching for classic old-school diners in Missouri that justify a long road trip?. These 9 timeless eateries offer authentic experiences and delicious meals that make every mile of your journey worthwhile!. 1. Alli’s Family Restaurant (Springfield) Alli’s Family Restaurant catches your eye immediately with its...
Police arrest suspect after stolen vehicle recovered in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield police arrested a suspect Saturday night following a pursuit involving a reported stolen vehicle. According to police, officers attempted to stop the vehicle near South Fort Avenue and West Madison Street around 9:40 p.m., with the driver not complying. The vehicle was later recovered...
Mysterious Car-Sized Object Seen Over Springfield, Missouri
Someone near Springfield, Missouri claims they saw a car-sized object near the sun.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks grants $120,000 to improve access to nature, outdoor recreation
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has granted $120,000 to improve access to nature and outdoor recreation opportunities across central and southern Missouri. The Everyone Outdoors Grants were presented today at the CFO’s headquarters in Springfield to 15 agencies:
