Plus, thieves break into work vans and steal tools, a township man’s vehicle strikes two vehicles in an alleged DUI incident.

Republic city administrator David Cameron, who has been chosen as Springfield city manager, is shown here speaking to local reporters on April 16, 2025.

David Cameron, the city administrator from Republic, Missouri, has been hired as Springfield's new city manager. The Springfield City Council approved Cameron's contract in a close 5-4 vote, with ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Springfield city leaders have approved a master plan for downtown and the Mid-Illinois Medical District.

49 police recruits graduated from class #0525. 45 of them will be joining the Springfield police department, and 4 of them will be joining the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department.

A Missouri man was arrested in connection with a 1989 cold case sexual assault and killing of an 18-year-old woman, officials said.

The Springfield Police Department’s Ordinance Unit, in partnership with the City of Springfield, conducted a coordinated “park and walk” sweep on Thursday.

A Springfield man is accused of stealing an ambulance and hitting a bicyclist with it. Here's what he's been charged with.

Saying it was "somewhat bittersweet," Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette announced April 9 he is retiring after 27 years with the department.

Jurors are considering whether a Springfield police officer used excessive force during a 2020 arrest.

A 22-year-old Springfield man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the city's first homicide of 2025. David Franklin was found shot in a parking lot on West Bennett Street near Club Rodeo.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Police in Springfield are investigating a homicide that happened early on New Year’s Day morning. Police identified the victim as David Franklin, 23, of Springfield.