Springfield City Council unanimously voted to seize a downtown holiday mainstay by invoking eminent domain – the right of a government entity to take over private property, with compensation, for public use.

Jody Stockard is selected as associate circuit judge.

A former FBI agent is tapped to succeed Tracy Slagle, who retired in January.

On April 4, numerous area school districts have tax levies and bond issues up for consideration by voters. A “yes” vote would approve the respective ballot measures.

Leaders say measures are needed to address enrollment growth.

Safety and learning are focuses of bond issue campaign.

One incumbent and three challengers answer questions from SBJ.

Voters will decide April 4 on the measure, which would go toward debt payments, equipment upgrades and other expenses.

Two companies operated by Glenn Jessen allegedly did not conduct work after receiving upfront payments.

Springfield municipal staff will review options to prevent trash being blown from garbage trucks. 

Carnahan Evans PC's David Olive outlines the Corporate Transparency Act.

A member of Springfield City Council wants a policy in place to end the practice of demolition by neglect.

Issue is yet to appear this session on floor of House and Senate.

Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 class of 40 Under 40 represents 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri.

The new policy impacts all municipal workers on and off the job.

Chair Joselyn Baldner says district's proposal has "accountability and transparency."

The commission approves six nonprofit awards.

The Point Lookout school's request to stop a federal executive order was denied in 2021.

The former state representative also is ordered to pay restitution for COVID-19 fraud scheme.

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