Springfield Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Local Woman in Incident

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Tragedy struck a Missouri community after a local woman was fatally shot by her husband, who then committed suicide. The woman, identified as 52-year-old Julie Kudrna, was a beloved figure in her community, known for her generosity and kindness. Friends and family are mourning the sudden loss of Kudrna, described by close … Read more

Springfield Remembers Fallen Hero: Officer Christopher Walsh and Victims on Fifth Anniversary of Shooting

Springfield, Mo. – Five years have passed since a tragic incident at a local convenience store resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including Springfield Police Officer Christopher Walsh. The community continues to remember and honor those lost in the senseless act of violence that unfolded on the evening of March 15, 2020. At the … Read more

Community Rallies with Crowdfunding Effort for Grieving Family of Springfield Mother and Child Lost to Shooting

Springfield, Mass. — A local community is rallying around a family in mourning after a tragic incident in which a mother and her infant daughter were fatally shot. The family has established a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral expenses and support the surviving members during this heart-wrenching time. The incident occurred late Friday night when … Read more

Springfield Court Hands Down Sentence in 2014 Quadruple Homicide at Local Motel

Springfield, Mo. – A decade-old case involving the tragic shooting deaths of four individuals at a Springfield motel reached resolution this week when a Missouri judge handed down the sentence for the perpetrator, Scotty A. Garner. Garner, 37, received four life sentences, facing a future behind bars without the possibility of parole. The sentencing, announced … Read more

Springfield Home Tragedy: Two Found Dead in Suspected Murder-Suicide

Springfield, Illinois – The Sangamon County Coroner has identified the two individuals found shot to death in their Springfield home on Thursday morning as Robert Terry Jr., 67, and Renee Terry, 61. Both were discovered and pronounced dead inside their residence on Post Oak Ct. According to the coroner, preliminary findings from an autopsy indicated … Read more

Wisconsin House Explosion Leaves One Dead in Town of Springfield

TOWN OF SPRINGFIELD, Wis. – A tragic house explosion in the Town of Springfield, located in Dane County just north of Middleton, has resulted in at least one fatality. Emergency crews responded to the scene in the late hours of Tuesday, May 28, finding the home engulfed in flames. Upon arrival, there were reports of … Read more

Springfield Man Found Guilty in Fatal 2020 Commuter Lot Shootings

Springfield, Massachusetts – A man from Springfield, Massachusetts was convicted on Wednesday for the 2020 fatal shootings at a commuter lot near a mall in Manchester. The incident resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman. A jury in the Superior Court found Gregory Crichlow, 24, guilty of two counts of murder along … Read more

Jeep Suspect Charged with First-Degree Murder in Springfield Homicide Case

Springfield, Illinois – A tragic incident unfolded near Oaklane Road just east of Interstate 72 on the outskirts of Springfield, where a woman was struck and killed by a Jeep on Saturday evening. The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Alexandria Estrada, who resided in the 1200 block of Oaklane. She was pronounced dead at … Read more

Bequia Plane Crash Claims Springfield Native Pilot and Family in Caribbean Sea

SPRINGFIELD, NJ – A Springfield native living in Bequia has been identified as the pilot who died when his plane crashed into the sea west of Petit Nevis on Thursday, along with a father and his two young daughters, local authorities said in a news release. The plane, which was heading toward St. Lucia, took … Read more

“Violent” Year in Springfield Marks All-Time High of 31 Homicides

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The year 2023 marked the highest number of homicides in the city’s recent history, with a total of 31 by December 4th. The violence began on New Year’s Day when Justino Bigio, 37, was shot and killed during a domestic dispute. Throughout the year, the city saw a surge in gun violence, … Read more