Greg Byler of Blue Iguana Car Wash responds to recent crime stats reported to City Council by the chief of the Springfield Police Department.

Motion by Craig Hosmer to pause development is relegated to committee.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, automotive, education, government and health care.

Whataburger launched its second local store; Branson shop Revive Juice and Coffee Bar LLC moved; and a new Monett branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library District opened.

Restore SGF Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit geared toward restoring older homes that are deteriorating in Springfield while increasing homeownership, formed a board of directors at the start of the year.

Missouri officials confirm Amendment 3 permits subtraction.

It’s the company’s first response since litigation was filed last year. 

The community college is launching a plumbing program in 2024.

Councilmember Matthew Simpson withdraws sponsorship for related annexation bill. 

A Citizens Memorial Health Care director and a Springfield entrepreneur get the nod from the governor.

At contentious Springfield City Council meeting, the councilperson says, “Developers have the ear of council and neighbors don’t.” 

Traffic rose by 14.6% in 2022, according to officials, ending just below the high mark in 2019.

Locally, White River Valley Electric Cooperative receives the largest grant to provide reliable internet access in locations lacking it.

Mike Crocker is among honorees for this year's Salute to Travel & Tourism Awards Banquet.

The home in north Springfield hosts temporary stays for guests in need.

The state's nonfarm payroll employment ranks decrease by 5,000 jobs in December from November.

The governor emphasizes infrastructure, workforce development and education, and health care, among other topics.

During 12 People You Need to Know, the governing board member says she intends to run in the April election.

Mark Powell has held the role since 2000.

The university receives funding to work with law enforcement agencies.