Part of a 30-year plan for Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, officials expect the $25 million arena to draw national events.

Improvements are being made along East Battlefield Road between Luster and Lone Pine avenues.

The 30-year plan includes new buildings and multiple renovations and upgrades. 

U-Haul Co. of Missouri is constructing two buildings visible to travelers on U.S. Highway 65 in Ozark.

The city is having a building boom that officials say is unlike any other in its history.

The awards recognize excellence in business, including employee and revenue volumes and impact on the community.

Organizations are recognized for years in business, and Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Roy Blunt.

An affiliate of a local company announces plans for large-scale attraction called American Heartland Theme Park and Resort.

Local leader David Argueta discusses expansion plans at SBJ's 12 People You Need to Know event.

Tap and tasting rooms in the works for Rogersville and Willard.

More affordable housing may present a parking shortage.

Serving the east side of Springfield, a new fire station is rising on Sunshine Street, east of Glenstone Avenue.

Brandon Jenson, Springfield city councilmember: "The Southern Hills Transportation Development District represents a missed opportunity to more fully realize Forward SGF. "

Separate projects raise concerns about parking in the historic district. 

Area firms present these 28 projects as an insight into their portfolios.

An expansion of the central Springfield location of A-1 Custom Car Care at the corner of Fort Avenue and Sunshine Street is underway.

Vroom Solar plans to create 35 jobs over two years.

Sales tax of 1 cent would be applied to purchases made in the Southern Hills Shopping Center. 

EPA officials say the $30,000 in collective fines resolves alleged violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act.

A $2.5 million investment and early 2024 opening is planned along Highway NN.