Springfield’s marijuana dispensaries could get extended hours for their drive-thrus following action by City Council’s Plans & Policies Committee on Sept. 15. The four-member committee discussed a ...

Guest columnist Rusty Worley: "Springfield’s greatest competitive advantage may already be here: a higher education ecosystem that connects universities, employers, health systems and public ...

The Bartley-Decatur Neighborhood Center Inc., constructed in 1900 as a private home, operated as one of the only area hospitals open to Black patients during segregation. The structure at 918 E.

A fire on Sunday at Buckingham Smokehouse Bar-B-Q means the restaurant will be closed temporarily, according to owner David Campbell. Campbell said the fire started on the ground in the pit area but ...

When Walmart employees need treatment for spine surgery and hip and knee replacements, Mercy's Springfield operation is its center of choice. That means for employees enrolled in the health plans of ...

Over the course of a 37-year career, David Meinert has reshaped and elevated Missouri State University ’s College of Business. He spent a decade as associate dean of the college – playing a critical ...

Award-winning teacher served 12 years on SPS Board of Education.

State Sen. Curtis Trent is seeking reelection — and a top leadership post. Lori Rook wants GOP voters to see him as a Jefferson City insider, according to reporting by the Missouri Independent.

The next president of the Missouri Board of Education has ties to the Springfield area – which is not uncommon – and will lead during the search for a new state Commissioner of Education and the ...

Prime Inc. announced today that Pedigree Truck & Trailer Sales, the exclusive dealer for Prime Inc.'s used fleet of commercial trucks and trailers, is set to open a $7.9 million, 11,887-square-foot ...

Last edited 10:59 a.m., May 12, 2026 [Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct erroneous information about the size of the data center site.] A data center is under construction just ...

Last edited 12:35 p.m., May 5, 2026 [Editor's note: More information was added, and an address was corrected.] Developers Mitch and Amanda Jenkins are again considering a development on a contested ...