1+ week, 23+ hour ago   (322+ words) Families with children ages 0 to 5 will soon be able to take free early literacy classes at the Springfield Public Library. The program, a partnership with nonprofit Parenting Now, will include 6 sessions in as many weeks focused on different themes, like…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (123+ words) Three of the four pedestrians were transported to the hospital with some serious injuries, but none that were life-threatening. The drivers of the vehicles are cooperating with authorities. The... Springfield crash leaves three pedestrians hospitalized On Tuesday, Springfield Police responded…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (176+ words) A fatal stabbing Friday afternoon in Springfield has led to an arrest, and police said the suspect’s vehicle may also be connected to a fatal hit-and-run that occurred the night before. Police said the stabbing happened around 2 p.m. Friday, Aug....

2+ mon, 4+ day ago   (230+ words) The Springfield History Museum has been under renovation since Jan. 1, 2026. The museum has spent the last six months making the space more accessible and making the exhibits mobile, allowing for more flexibility for their future programs. Alongside the new renovations,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (100+ words) The Springfield Public Library will close on Mondays starting July 6 as the city addresses a budget shortfall. Tuesday-Saturday hours and programs will continue. Springfield Public Library to close Mondays amid city budget shortfall The Springfield Public Library will be closed…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (118+ words) The City of Springfield is holding its annual Spring Cleanup on Saturday, May 16. It's an opportunity for residents to clear out clutter and keep reusable or recyclable items our of the landfill. It also helps prevent illegal dumping by providing…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (108+ words) After a long debate Monday night, the Springfield City Council appointed a new member to fill its vacant seat. Jill Cuadros will serve as the representative for Ward 4 in central Springfield. Cuadros... Springfield appoints councilor for vacant seat After a…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (423+ words) The Springfield City Council is considering a new payroll tax. It’s meant to help balance the city’s general budget and offset future deficits. But community members have mixed feelings about it. Nearly a dozen Springfield residents spoke at a hearing…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (264+ words) The Springfield School Board is learning more about the process of finding an interim superintendent. A search firm hired by the board, Grundmeyer Leader Services, laid out the potential timeline during a meeting Monday. The previous Springfield superintendent resigned in…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (370+ words) The Springfield School Board unanimously chose the former top administrator of the Mapleton School District as its acting superintendent on Monday. Jodi O’Mara has had a more than 30-year-career in education, 10 of which were in the role of superintendent. In…...