Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, and education.

Ariake Sushi and Robata opened; Great Southern Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq: GSBC) opened its newest branch in Springfield; and a longtime employee with City Utilities of Springfield went into business for himself with the launch of Van Every Drafting & Design LLC.

Bidding interest is low among busy contractors.

Facility to expand behavioral health services for ages 13-17.

The facility is replacing another at 1421 S. Madison St.

The health care system holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $6 million project at Mount Vernon and West Bypass.

Degrees will be offered in electrical and mechanical engineering.

Eric Claussen marks his return to the municipality after the position opens up from a staff retirement.

Similar facilities could be on the way for the Springfield nonprofit.

Separate sidewalk and sewer projects brought little bidder interest. 

A youth behavioral crisis center and long-term youth residential facility are in the works near Perimeter Behavioral Hospital.

Pickleball Warehouse has seven courts in the city southwest of Springfield.

John Beuerlein and his wife, Crystal Beuerlein, are donors to the school's Fortify the Future initiative.

The decision to bring on the architecture firm awaits board approval this week.

Local franchisees for Burn Boot Camp target a soft opening on Saturday.

Plans for the Finley Ridge apartment complex in the growing community of Ozark call for four buildings, four stories apiece, with 48 units each for a total of 192, as well as a 1,500-square-foot shared community and fitness room.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, architecture, engineering, health care, law and sports.

Christian County breaks ground on 39-acre campus project.

Owner transitions mobile biz with a planned Sept. 18 launch on West Chestnut Expressway.