Springfield
Springfield news outlet’s deep MSU ties raise questions about independence(The Heartlander) — A Springfield news organization that claims to be independent has extensive financial and personnel ties to Missouri State University (MSU), raising concerns about its objectivity. The Springfield… Read More
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Jordan Creek gets big makeover in Springfield beautification projectSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The City of Springfield is planning a project to help showcase the downtown area, which includes “daylighting” part of Jordan Creek. During The… Read More
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‘Deverin’s Locker’ memorial program helps young athletes in needSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A bereaved mother in the Ozarks has launched “Deverin’s Locker,” a program named after her late son to support young athletes and foster children with… Read More
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Springfield nonprofit seeks to bring premium swimming facility to Queen CitySPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Laura Gott, president of the nonprofit Well Aquatic Center and USA Swimming official, saw firsthand the need for a bigger swimming facility in the Queen… Read More
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After approval by city council/city utilities, Lake Springfield may see redevelopmentSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Plans for the redevelopment of properties near Lake Springfield and the former James River Power Station have been approved by the City Council of Springfield… Read More
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Missouri state Rep. Gragg confirms Springfield Public Schools student ‘kidnapping’ allegations(The Heartlander) — Missouri state Rep. Jamie Gragg confirmed to The Heartlander the allegation by a Springfield Public Schools (SPS) whistleblower of a “kidnapping” of a gender-dysphoric student by two teachers… Read More
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Springfield Board of Education candidates seek to address violence, academics, indoctrination in schoolsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A grassroots group fighting to get Springfield Public Schools back on track academically and ideologically has endorsed a slate of candidates it has confidence will help do… Read More
Housing, Springfield
Eden Village 3 to feature free 3D-printed homes for chronically homelessSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Eden Village, which provides free tiny homes for the chronically homeless in Springfield and Kansas City, Kansas, plans to expand its third village using 3D… Read More
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‘Give Vets Hope’ provides a voice for veterans in SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Give Vets Hope is a support group for veterans, making a difference through bimonthly meetings and meals. Co-facilitator and co-founder Holly Butler tells… Read More
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Springfield nonprofit opens new business enterprise center highlighting those with Down syndromeSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Down Syndrome Group of the Ozarks has established a business area on Commercial Street for individuals with the genetic disorder. “About two… Read More
Israel, Springfield
Springfield Bible professor, wife dodge rockets, Hamas, in IsraelSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel University professor Wave Nunnally and his wife Lacey are safely back in the U.S. after landing in Israel just hours before the Oct. 7… Read More
Gender, Springfield
Springfield Board of Education dodges federal ‘guidance’ to enact sexual orientation, gender identity clauses – and officials warn other districts not to fall for itSteve Makoski sees the role of a school board member as protecting schoolchildren – even from the president of the United States. He feels he and… Read More
Gender, Springfield
Springfield school board likely to add sexual orientation, gender identity to non-discrimination policy, bending to federal pressureSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Would the Biden administration stop feeding Springfield students if the school board doesn’t bend to its will on gender identity policies? That’s the… Read More
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Amtrak passenger trains could be on their way to the southern OzarksSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is exploring the option of adding an Amtrak station to the Queen City. MoDOT is seeking $500,000 from… Read More
Education, Springfield
‘Build-U’ offers teens a look into trade industry in SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A trades program geared to teens is gaining traction in Springfield and could help address a shortage in the construction industry. The Springfield… Read More
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Employee who called Greene County commissioners ‘bigots’ for not funding LGBTQ group with outreach to young children resignsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield government employee who called Greene County commissioners “bigots” for not supporting an LGBTQ grant because of its possible “outreach”… Read More
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‘The Flying Greek’ Mike Pappas receives posthumous mural in Springfield after fight with cancerSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The nonprofit group Fight Colorectal Cancer has unveiled a sizable mural in downtown Springfield honoring late professional wrestling legend Mike Pappas, “The Flying Greek.”… Read More
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Government employee blasts Greene County commissioners as ‘bigots’ for not funding LGBTQ group with outreach to young childrenSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A local health department spokesman called his county commissioners “bigots” for not approving a grant to an LGBT organization because of its “outreach” to kids… Read More
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Ozark County emergency departments to receive major upgradesGAINESVILLE, Mo. — Commissioners in Ozark County have accepted a $265,000 bid from Radio Communications Specialists in Springfield for much-needed communication upgrades for the Ozark County Sheriff’s Office… Read More
Springfield, Taxes
Springfield to vote on 3% marijuana sales tax, joining Missouri’s large cities(The Center Square) – The third-largest city in Missouri will ask voters on Tuesday to approve a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana. The question on imposing the additional sales… Read More
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