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Stop By MosaicaRose Studio on Historic C-Street For Their Annual “Sip And Shop” This Weekend
MosaicaRose Studio is hosting its annual “Sip and Shop” event this weekend on historic C-Street. The local gathering invites community members to browse unique artistic offerings while enjoying refreshments in a…
Don’t Miss The History On The Square’s “Ozark Jubilee” On November 20th at The Historic FOX Theatre
History On The Square is promoting an “Ozark Jubilee” event scheduled for November 20 at the historic FOX Theatre. The announcement invites audiences to take part in a program centered on the region’s musical history…
Senior libero Brooke Eslinger drives Missouri State volleyball
Missouri State senior libero Brooke Eslinger is nearing the end of her four-year volleyball career, with the Bears entering their final regular-season games. Her 425 digs rank second in Conference USA and help lead the…
Greene County opens new judicial center at former jail
Greene County has opened a new judicial center in the former county jail at 1000 North Boonville Avenue in Springfield. The $24.8 million renovation converted the building into family courts, juvenile services and court…
How Springfield used the Route 66 centennial to boost tourism
Tourism brought more than $1 billion in economic impact to Springfield in 2026 and supports nearly 20,000 local jobs, according to Visit Springfield, which produced the sponsored report. The city welcomed about three…
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Greene County Commission dedicates new judicial center
The Greene County Commission held a cornerstone dedication for its new judicial center in Springfield, Missouri. The project includes several facility upgrades, with a second phase scheduled to begin in January 2027…
Health Department welcomes new members to Leadership Team and InBalance program
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department has added Mariel Delgado Cruz and Diana Ellison to its leadership team and renewed its focus on the city employee wellness program, InBalance. Delgado Cruz, previously a…
Brown recluse spiders may seek warm spaces in Missouri homes as temps drop
As temperatures fall, brown recluse spiders in Missouri may move into warm indoor spaces, including attics and cluttered storage areas. A Springfield pest-control expert advises residents to reduce clutter and shake out…
Ozarks Weather Alert: Springfield, MO 70° to 29° Nov 10-14
Southwest Missouri is expected to shift from warm sunshine to colder conditions, with Springfield reaching about 70 degrees Tuesday before lows approach 29 degrees Friday night. The National Weather Service in…
Judge denies preliminary injunction in lawsuit over Springfield’s data center moratorium
Greene County Circuit Judge Nathan Taylor has denied a preliminary injunction requested by developer NSI A.1 LLC against the city of Springfield. The developer sought to bypass the city's current 120-day moratorium on…
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Missouri State faces New Mexico State in homecoming clash
Missouri State is set to host New Mexico State on Saturday in a homecoming game at Plaster Stadium. Both teams enter at 3-6, and the loser will be mathematically eliminated from bowl contention, unable to reach the six…
Springfield man charged after store employee suffers broken jaw, nose
A Springfield, Missouri, man has been charged after a store employee suffered a broken jaw and nose in an incident in October. Michael McCalister, born in 1983, was arrested last Thursday, according to the report, and…
Three Springfield School Board members to seek re-election in 2027
Three members of the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education—Danielle Kincaid, Maryam Mohammadkhani, and Susan Provance—say they intend to seek re-election in 2027. Their current terms expire in April of that…
Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Nov. 2-6
Health inspectors conducted routine evaluations of various restaurants and businesses across the Springfield and Republic areas between November 2 and November 6, 2026. The inspections identified a mix of priority and…
Truman State falls to Lincoln in first GLVC men's soccer final
Truman State lost 2-0 to top-seeded Lincoln in the Great Lakes Valley Conference men’s soccer final Sunday at Lake Country Soccer Complex in Springfield, Missouri. Nathan Quashie opened the scoring in the 65th minute…
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Truman State women place third at GLVC cross country championships
Truman State’s women finished third among 14 teams at the Great Lakes Valley Conference cross country championships Saturday in Springfield, Missouri, according to Truman State Athletics. The Bulldogs scored 106 points…
Area scoreboard: Sunday, Nov. 8 results
Lincoln defeated Truman State 2-0 in the GLVC Tournament championship in Springfield on Sunday. Truman State, the No. 7 seed, finished the season 7-7-5 after reaching the conference title match for the first time in…
Planning for Renew Jordan Creek Phase II moves forward with site visit from the EPA
The City of Springfield is advancing the next phase of the Renew Jordan Creek project with a site visit from EPA-supported redevelopment experts. The team will evaluate the former Meeks Lumber property for adaptive…
Don’t Miss A Minute Of The Fun At The PGA Turkey Scramble At Horton Smith Golf Course On November 21st
The Horton Smith Golf Course is set to host the PGA Turkey Scramble on November 21st. Organizers are encouraging golf enthusiasts to participate in the upcoming event, promising a day of competition and fun. The…
Central grad Keion Epps set to lead Drury backcourt
Drury University basketball coach Chris Foster is preparing for his sixth season with the Panthers, focusing on rebuilding the backcourt following the departure of top scorers Zach Howell and Colin Hardrick. Foster…
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Citing unified leadership, 3 board members announce re-election runs
Three Springfield Board of Education incumbents, Danielle Kincaid, Maryam Mohammadkhani, and Susan Provance, have announced their intention to seek re-election for new three-year terms. The board members issued a joint…
Missouri Weather Alert: Frost, Fog and 71° Warmth Nov. 8-13
Southwestern Missouri is under a Frost Advisory as temperatures dropped to 33 degrees Sunday morning. However, a warming trend is expected, with highs climbing to 71 degrees by Tuesday. The National Weather Service…
Late goal sends Truman State to first GLVC men's soccer final
Truman State University advanced to the Great Lakes Valley Conference men's soccer final after a 2-1 victory over Missouri-St. Louis. Jacob Panagos secured the win with a decisive goal in the final minutes of the match…
Ozarks Weather Alert: Springfield, MO Hits 70° Monday, Nov 7-11
The National Weather Service has issued warnings for frost across the Missouri Ozarks, particularly for Sunday morning. Temperatures are expected to drop into the low 30s, posing a risk to sensitive vegetation and…
Judge hears Overhue suit over Springfield data moratorium
Greene County Circuit Court Judge Nathan Taylor heard arguments on Friday regarding a lawsuit challenging Springfield's 120-day moratorium on data center applications. The suit, filed by NSI A.1 LLC, contests the city's…
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Acimovic's 31 lead Missouri State over Truman State 79-62
Andrej Acimovic scored 31 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Missouri State to a 79-62 victory over Truman State on Friday. Acimovic dominated the game, scoring 13 points in the first half and 18 in the second to…
Southwest Missouri high school football livestreaming starts at 8:30 p.m. here
OzarksFirst has announced that its 1st & 10 high school football coverage will be available via livestream every Friday at 8:30 p.m. The program provides local sports fans with regular access to regional high school…
Springfield police searching for missing mother and two children, possibly headed to Texas
Springfield police are actively searching for a missing mother and her two children. Authorities believe the family may be traveling toward Texas and are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding…
Missouri, Kansas Frost Alert Tonight: Lows Near Freezing
A frost advisory has been issued for 23 counties across Missouri and southeast Kansas, effective from midnight Friday until 8 a.m. Saturday. Temperatures are expected to fall into the lower 30s, potentially damaging…