1+ hour, 13+ min ago   (721+ words) SPRINGFIELD " The Zoning Board of Appeals officially restored building permits for the proposed Palmer Renewable Energy wood-burning biomass plant Wednesday, with members saying they had no other option. The 5-0 vote was a formality and came after 15 years of court battles....

3+ hour, 17+ min ago   (427+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. " Springfield's claim to be the birthplace of the Mother Road means it has been selected as the host city for the kickoff of America's Route 66 centennial celebration, taking place this year. "We are very excited that Springfield, and…...

4+ hour, 16+ min ago   (428+ words) WORCESTER " Agents from the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement will be barred from operating on municipal property during enforcement operations in the city, according to an amended executive order announced by City Manager Eric D. Batista. Batista seeks to prohibit ICE agents…...

5+ hour, 19+ min ago   (126+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) " The Springfield Police Department is looking for help in identifying two people suspected of retail theft. Man accused of domestic battery, hurting officer in Charleston One was wearing a black hat, black coat, blue and white sweatpants and…...

5+ hour, 36+ min ago   (156+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) " Alternative rock band Yellowcard is visiting the MassMutual Center this summer as part of "The Up Up Down Tour." This announcement follows the band's successful album release, Better Days, featuring the #1 Alt Rock single of the same…...

8+ hour, 54+ min ago   (34+ words) Springfield Public Schools District 186 is remembering its former superintendent who died after a battle with ALS. Springfield Public Schools District 186 is remembering its former superintendent who died after a battle with ALS....

11+ hour, 57+ min ago   (486+ words) An arctic cold front is expected to bring "dangerous cold" and wind chills as low as -23 degrees to Massachusetts this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. The frigid weather is expected to arrive late Friday, Feb. 7, adding to what…...

15+ hour, 48+ min ago   (286+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. " A California man has been sentenced after being found guilty of transporting methamphetamine to Springfield for distribution. According to a United States Department of Justice press release, Dejuan Tyrone Parker, 38, of Los Angeles, California, was sentenced to 25 years…...

19+ hour, 48+ min ago   (186+ words) Ohio Kids Dental will open March 2 at 1416 W. First St. to serve patients up to age 17 with kid-friendly services, mobile dentistry for schools and local community outreach programs, said Misty Rios, marketing manager for parent company Kids Dental Brands. "We're not…...

22+ hour, 15+ min ago   (175+ words) Six children have now passed away from the flu in Massachusetts, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The DOH's dashboard is reporting that from the week of January 18 to January 24, the current estimated Influenza-like illness activity is high,…...