The city intends to accept $2 million from BNSF Railway Co. for the project.

Eight projects receive funding through annual Jewell Schweitzer Collective Impact Grant Program.

Participants tout the environmental benefits and economic development opportunities offered by the restored streamway in downtown Springfield.

The move, which company officials say is intended to help employees buy shares, requires shareholder approval.

Brothers Alex and Nick Paulson team up to open franchise location of Motto Mortgage.

The company is demolishing its existing facility at Benton Avenue and Chestnut Expressway.

The bank is calling loans to Springfield Property and owner Marco Denis due and seeks court approval for temporary receivership of property.

The committee originally proposed nine members for Citizens’ Advisory Board.

Springfield Public Schools finalizes the sale of the Kearney Street property to Elevate Lives.

Dorothy Yeager, executive director of OATS Transit and Missouri Public Transit Association board member, says, "We must support the preservation of Missouri transit by maintaining the state’s $11.7 million investment in public transit, which mirrors the budgets in 2024 and 2023."

Columnist Richard Baker says uncertainty surrounding tariffs is spooking the market.

Newsmakers are compiled in the areas of banking & finance, chambers of commerce, education, human resources and nonprofit.

The first southwest Missouri location of EarthWise Pet, a national chain of pet supply stores, opened; Grey Oak Investments LLC relocated; and Hot Bowl by Everyday Thai LLC got its start.

State officials expect program won’t begin until fall.

The matching donation campaign runs until May 31.

Board’s charge is to recommend funding for projects that align with Forward SGF comprehensive plan.

Local economists sat down with SBJ Executive Editor Christine Temple on March 3 to discuss the impact of tariffs, consumer and business confidence, workforce trends, and inflation predictions for 2025.

Renee Delann Clouse also is ordered to pay restitution for fraudulently obtaining student loans and tax refunds.

The Rolla-based company plans to add a location at 1770 W. Sunset St.

Simmons Bank’s Jason Waters provides economic outlook at Springfield event.