Missouri, Springfield
Taxpayer funds support Springfield’s Ozarks Pridefest, where Satanic drag queen will perform for kids and familiesTaxpayer-funded organizations in Springfield, Missouri, are supporting this Saturday’s Ozarks Pridefest, which includes a drag queen known for lewd shows. What’s worse, critics say, is how the drag queen performances… Read More
Missouri
Girl from the Ozarks raises tens of thousands for veterans, hands out free braceletsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A 10-year-old girl from the Ozarks spends much of her time handing out free appreciation bracelets to veterans. In turn, Serenity Henness has… Read More
Missouri
The Arc of the Ozarks to unveil new neurodevelopmental, autism center in 2024SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Arc of the Ozarks plans to unveil a new neurodevelopmental and autism center in Springfield. The 1,600-square-foot sensory-focused center is slated to… Read More
Faith, Missouri
Outreach ministry in Springfield offers showers to the homeless in new ‘Get Clean’ ministrySPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Christian nonprofit in Springfield helps the less fortunate in various ways, and is now offering free showers to the homeless. John Stroup,… Read More
Springfield
Broken gas meter slaps Springfield American Legion post with huge surprise energy bill from City UtilitiesSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – An American Legion post in Springfield says it received a bill for $5,880.13 from Springfield City Utilities – for charges incurred while the building’s gas… Read More
Missouri, Springfield
Springfield’s ‘Wonders of Wildlife’ selected as contestant for America’s Best Aquarium for fifth yearSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – USA Today is once again running a contest for “America’s Best Aquarium” and Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and… Read More
Missouri, Springfield
Springfield City Council gives approval to purchase multimillion-dollar Hammons Field to keep Cardinals in townSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – City council members have given final approval to purchase Hammons Field, home to the Springfield Cardinals. The first installment of the Springfield Cardinals,… Read More
Philanthropy
Willard teen raises money to pay overdrawn lunch balances at his schoolWILLARD, Mo. – One student at Willard Middle School has been tied to many charities in recent years. Now the eighth-grader has made a large contribution to his… Read More
Education, Missouri
Drury University, Nixa Public Schools partner in hybrid student teaching program to tackle teacher shortageSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury University and Nixa Public Schools have teamed up to form a hybrid model of student teaching for undergrad students at the college. Read More
Missouri, Sports
NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown looks to bring arena football back to SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Arena football may be making its way back to the Queen City, with familiar names attached to the project. The Arena League (TAL)… Read More
Missouri, Springfield
WOW: Wonders of Wildlife operates the only sea turtle rescue in the MidwestSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife, voted “America’s Best Aquarium” four times by readers of USA Today, doubles as the Midwest’s only… Read More
Missouri, Springfield
Springfield to host inaugural PBA tour stop at Enterprise Park Lanes on Feb. 7SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Enterprise Park Lanes will host the Professional Bowlers Association tour during the PBA Springfield Classic next month, a first for the city of Springfield. Read More
Local News
Springfield church opens area’s lone overnight emergency shelter for familiesSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – In an effort to help Springfield’s homeless population during the winter, one church has converted itself into an emergency homeless shelter for entire families. Read More
Local News
A Springfield nonprofit hopes to restore housing within city limitsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A nonprofit is starting a new initiative to improve housing conditions and rundown neighborhoods in Springfield. Brendan Griesemer, assistant director of planning and… Read More
Local News
After two-year hiatus, Route 66 Festival returns to Springfield on ThursdaySPRINGFIELD, Mo. – After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival is returning to Springfield on Thursday. This year’s… Read More
Local News
The Kitchen, Inc. breaks ground on new affordable housing development for veterans and those 55+SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Kitchen, Inc. has broken ground on a new affordable housing development in Springfield for veterans and those ages 55 and older. The… Read More
Local News
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks declares a critical shortage of blood, pleas for immediate donorsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) is asking for immediate donors, as it says blood reserves are dangerously low with only a two-day… Read More
State Government
Army Veteran and former Springfield City Councilwoman Angela Romine announces bid for State SenateSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Army veteran, business owner and former Springfield City Councilwoman Angela Romine has announced her bid for state senator of Missouri’s 30th Senate District in Greene… Read More
State Government
City of Springfield designs website and app for residents to report potholes and damaged streetsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Dylan Lanz actually changed his route to work just to keep him and his car safe. That’s how bad the roads are. Indeed,… Read More
State Government
New camera technology scans license plates, helps Springfield Police solve major crimesSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Springfield Police Department (SPD) is currently testing a new way to catch criminals around the city via specialized license plate scanning technology. Read More