8+ hour, 12+ min ago  (753+ words) Although no seats on Springfield City Council will be up for election in 2026, the year will still be full of noteworthy local government decisions. From a potential referendum to determining the future of the convention center plans, council will have…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (97+ words) Three different companies " two local and one national " are suing Springfield restaurant owner Patrick Netthongkome. Springfield restaurant owner owes businesses more than $200K, according to lawsuit filings A Springfield restaurateur continues to encounter legal trouble, with three new lawsuits filed against…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (343+ words) Springfield City Council's regular biweekly meetings could be switching to a new night of the week. City Manager David Cameron suggested a change from Monday to Tuesday nights to give staff more time to prepare for meetings and answer questions…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (126+ words) A woman was shot shortly after midnight on Sunday, Oct. 19, at a Springfield bar. A suspect remained at large the next day. Springfield Police Department responded to a shots fired report at Club Rodeo, at 2032 W. Bennett St., at 12:20 a.m. Oct. 19. According…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (953+ words) Shortly after Nancy Allen's first collaboration with author James Patterson hit No. 1 on the New York Times Best Seller List, she was invited to speak at a writing conference in New York City. She was seated on a panel with…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (629+ words) In the wake of its Oct. 8 announcement that rock station Q102.1 would transition to a higher-strength signal as Q92.9, Mid-West Family Broadcasting on Oct. 14 announced the launch of a new sports radio station, The Won, at the 102.1 frequency. While Kansas City Chiefs…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (542+ words) Springfield's special election Nov. 4 is steadily approaching, with some already voting absentee. The only question on the ballot asks voters to consider an increase to the city's lodging tax in order to fund the construction of a 125,000-square-foot event center…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (511+ words) Springfield, like many other cities across the country, is in need of more housing. That message has been repeated again and again during Planning & Zoning meetings, City Council policy discussions and beyond. But what really is the status of housing…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (289+ words) A revised plan for a proposed subdivision that has stirred controversy in the Galloway Village neighborhood once again received the approval of Springfield City Council " but not without caveats and hopes for further adjustments in the future. The revised plat,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (192+ words) Josh Johnson, a popular comedian and actor, is scheduled to make a stop at Springfield's Gillioz Theatre in mid-December as part of his latest tour. Demand for tickets to the 7 p.m. show on Saturday, Dec. 13 were so high a second show…...