Uptown Hog LLC opened at 14 Mill Market; Jo Christian became a first-time business owner with the launch of Treasured Relics Estate & Consignment Sales LLC; and husband and wife Cristhian and Shanie Valdez started a second food industry venture in the Queen City.

Chamber hits pledge goal for growth initiative, prepares for fall housing study release.

PAJJ Lane LLC wins contract for the operation, Missouri Department of Revenue announces.

More than 20 local cuts are planned out of 44 statewide.

All of the state's MSAs post decreases in April, according to federal data.

Table Rock Lake, which has over 800 miles of shoreline and is located primarily within Stone County, is a top lake destination.

The Aurora Recreation and Event Center will be built on a 24-acre site on the city’s south side.

Good Samaritan celebrates 65 years.

Ownership of downtown Nixa business Main Event Center changed hands; Abby’s Acai Co. returned to its food truck roots; and Immersive Disney Animation debuted in Branson.

Five commercial lots offered around site of Christian County offices.

May 25 is the scheduled launch date for The Rush Republic Aquatic Park.

Ann Bluto is known for the Imax theater and restaurants in the city.

Springfield Business Journal continues its tradition of honoring local health care professionals during June’s Health Care Champions awards event.

The rock band is set to play in Ridgedale on July 21.

Karl Glassman takes over for Mitch Dolloff, who resigned.

The expansion to Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center doubles as a cafeteria.

Morgan Wallen show remains scheduled for this weekend.

The Jackson Grille's last day is scheduled June 1.

Springfield City Council is considering $26 million in bonds to pay for acquisition of new workforce center and three other high-profile city projects. 

Sam Butcher, 85, started the company known for its figurines in the 1970s.