3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (218+ words) It's Election Day. Missourians across the state are casting their votes on local leaders, tax questions and bond issues. In Springfield, a single question on the ballot has sparked citywide debate and more than $77, 500 in spending from political action committees…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (234+ words) The area recorded a population of 500, 694 as of July 1, 2025, a more than 5. 31% increase from the April 2020 census base of 475, 435. This marks six consecutive years of steady growth, according to the announcement. Jonas Arjes, senior vice president of economic development for…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago  (130+ words) The Springfield Art Museum is launching On the Lawn, a free monthly outdoor series with art, yoga, music and more from April through October. The Springfield Art Museum is launching On the Lawn, a new free monthly outdoor series inviting…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (176+ words) Springfield's sister city bond with Isesaki, Japan, heads into its 40th year with a Sushi & Sake celebration at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden on March 28. The event, hosted by the Springfield. .. Sushi and sake to highlight Springfield's sister city celebration Springfield's…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (332+ words) Residents in Springfield can expect continued support for public safety initiatives as the city retained its Missouri Blue Shield designation for 2026, according to a community announcement. The Missouri Department of Public Safety renewed Springfield's status as a Blue Shield community,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (816+ words) The fate of the Hotel of Terror will be decided by Springfield voters in August. At its Monday, March 23, meeting Springfield City Council voted unanimously to ask voters whether to continue to use eminent domain to seize the property. Council…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (246+ words) The city of Springfield is inviting residents to participate in a series of open house workshops to discuss potential projects for the Neighborhood Works+ program. The workshops are scheduled for March and April, according to a community announcement. Neighborhood Works…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (123+ words) After a Feb. 19 inspection, the Springfield-Greene County Health Department put a restaurant on a risk control plan. Springfield health department puts restaurant on risk control plan A Springfield restaurant was put on a risk control plan this week, according to…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (283+ words) Springfield-Greene County health officials have launched a new online resource to help residents make sense of rapidly shifting medical guidance and public health recommendations, according to a community announcement. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department developed the site in partnership with…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (197+ words) A Springfield Thai restaurant is temporarily closed, according to a Facebook post by the owner. Patrick Netthongkome, owner of Thai Express at 2113 W. Republic Road, said in a Facebook post that the restaurant is temporarily closed due to "a private conflict…...