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Fatality Crash Claims 21 Year Old
Yesterday, Dec 10th, at 2:20 p.m. an injury crash occurred at the intersection of National and Seminole involving a 2004 Ford F-150 driving northbound on National and veered into the southbound lanes missing southbound More...
City Council Receives Independent Audit Report
The Springfield City Council received an “unqualified” financial audit today from the City’s independent auditing firm, meaning there were no qualifications or reservations expressed about the More...
Springfield Commission Receives Statewide Recognition
The Springfield Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations received the 2012 “Local Human Rights Commission of the Year Award” at a ceremony in Jefferson City Friday, Dec. 7. The More...
Arts Council calling for artists for 5th annual Hearts for the Arts exhibition and silent auction
December 6, 2012, Springfield, Mo. – The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) is calling for artists to participate in the 5th annual Hearts for the Arts, a fundraising exhibition and silent auction of More...
Members Named to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Task Force
Springfield Mayor Bob Stephens announced today the names of the eight voting members and one non-voting chairperson recommended by City Council to serve on a Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Task Force. The More...
Mercy Gets Top Marks for Patient Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.—The Leapfrog Group has released its latest grades for hospitals across the nation. Mercy Hospital Springfield and Mercy Hospital Lebanon were both awarded “A” grades based on preventable medical More...
Ronald McDonald House® Opens Inside Mercy Children’s Hospital Springfield
After nearly seven months of construction, the new Ronald McDonald House® inside Mercy Children’s Hospital is now open and serving families of children who are hospitalized. The new 8,200-square-foot facility More...
Local news personalities to host annual Christmas Concert at Evangel University
Traditions are important, especially around the holidays. The Evangel University Department of Music will present its 29th Annual Christmas Concert on Friday evening, December 7, at 7:45 p.m. in the Chapel auditorium. It’s More...
Drury University Arts Administration Students Organize a Holiday Exhibit at Drury on C-Street Art Gallery
Springfield, Mo., Dec. 5, 2012 —Drury University’s Arts Administration students are hosting Santa’s Little Helpers Gift Gallery opening from 6-9 PM on Friday, Dec. 7, at the Drury on C-Street Art Gallery, More...
Another BBB Phishing Scam. Don’t Bite!
Phishing scams look like legitimate email, and they are getting more sophisticated every day. What these con artists are really after is your banking and financial information. And they won’t mind destroying your More...
Zim Schwartze Named Director of Emergency Communications
The City of Springfield has named Zim Schwartze as the new Director of Emergency Communications (911). She replaces Becky Jungmann, who retired. Schwartze will manage the activities of the emergency communications More...
“Chanukah Night Life” Book Signing Dec. 2 at Library Center
November 30, 2012 — Author Deborah Martin and illustrator Carolyn Cambronne will sell and sign copies of their book, “Chanukah Night Life,” from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Library Center concourse, More...
Art Museum Opens Printmaking Exhibit
Can you tell the difference between an original and a reproduction print? Visit the Springfield Art Museum’s printmaking exhibit to find out how. The exhibit, which runs Dec. 1 through March 17, 2013, teaches More...
Senator Bob Dixon Prefiles Benevolent Tax Credit Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — Senator Bob Dixon, R-Springfield, prefiled legislation on Dec. 1 dealing with various benevolent tax credits. Senate Bill 20 would renew or extend several programs, including: Children in Crisis More...
US government releases once-secret Watergate files
RICHARD LARDNER,Associated Press STEPHEN BRAUN,Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Watergate Judge John J. Sirica aided the prosecution in pursuing the White House connection to the Democratic headquarters break-in More...
Police Department Promotes Nine to Sergeant
The Springfield Police Department will be holding a promotion ceremony on Friday, November 30th, at 3 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Springfield Regional Police and Fire Training Center located at 2620 W. More...
Senator Bob Dixon States Concerns Regarding Medicaid Expansion
JEFFERSON CITY — Today, State Sen. Bob Dixon, R-Springfield, issued the following statement in response to the governor’s recent announcement: “Even after the United States Supreme Court came down with More...
It’s a Wonderful Life
“It’s a Wonderful Life,” the timeless story of dreams, disillusionment, and the power of love is an uplifting chronicle on the importance of the individual. George Bailey puts his dreams on hold More...
Our Gift, Our Song: A Winter Concert of Holiday Music
Men’s Chorus of the Ozarks Proudly Presents Our Gift, Our Song: A Winter Concert of Holiday Music Cost: FREE When: Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. Where: The Gallery at National Avenue, 1515 S. National More...
Happy Hour Live
Every Wednesday from 5-7:30pm join University Plaza Hotel for Springfield’s newest happy hour, featuring live local bands, local beer, live local food demonstrations, infused cocktails, and appetizer specials. Location: University More...
First Night Springfield 2013
Own the Night December 31, 2012 5:30pm – Midnight Join us as we ring in the new year at First Night Springfield 2013 presented by Phoenix Home Care. First Night is a family-friendly New Year’s Eve Event that More...
40-year Zoo Employee Names Giraffe Calf
Reaching a 40-year service milestone as an employee is quite an accomplishment – worthy of considerable recognition. For Blanche Jones, administrative assistant at Dickerson Park Zoo, one of her gifts for 40 years More...
Submit Anonymous Crime Tips with “Text-a-Tip”
The Greater Springfield Area Crime Stoppers and the Springfield Police Department have worked together to initiate a new way to securely submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers through a program called “Text-A-Tip”. More...
Parks’ Celebration of Season Begins This Weekend
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board gets into the holiday spirit in December with a variety of events and opportunities, starting this weekend. PGA Midwest Section Annual Golf Sale This weekend, Rivercut, Horton More...
5th Annual Hearts for the Arts
The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) is calling for artists to participate in the 5th annual Hearts for the Arts, a fundraising exhibition and silent auction of heart-themed works benefitting SRAC’s arts More...
Park Board Begins Centennial Celebration at History Museum
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board begins a year-long observance of its 100-year anniversary Sunday afternoon with the opening of The History Museum’s new exhibit. “Sun, Sports and Summer Fun: More...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Drury and Cox College to sign articulation agreement on Thursday, Nov. 29 in Cabool
WHAT: Drury University and Cox College will sign an articulation agreement formalizing an existing dual degree program and announce a new cohort in 2013 for the program. WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. WHERE: More...
Drury’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium to honor top female entrepreneurs
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Nov. 27, 2012 — Drury University’s Edward Jones Center for Entrepreneurship is looking to recognize the top female entrepreneurs in the region. The winners of these inaugural awards will be More...
Local Consumers Receiving Fraudulent Travel Vouchers
(Springfield, MO – Nov. 27, 2012) Your Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Southwest Missouri has received phone calls from consumers reporting they have received a mailing indicating they had won free travel More...
Eat Breakfast With Santa & The Nutcracker This Saturday!
Saturday, December 1, 2012 Battlefield Mall-Food Court, 8:30 am Tickets: $6 Children (under 12), $8 Adults Join Springfield Ballet once again this year for Breakfast with Santa & The Nutcracker! Even the youngest More...
Springfield Ballet Hosts Master Class with Paul Taylor Dance Company Member
Springfield, Missouri – November 26, 2012 Springfield Ballet is thrilled to welcome home professional dancer, and Missouri native, James Samson. Samson, who joined the internationally renowned Paul Taylor Dance More...
Greene County Flu Reporting Begins Dec. 4
The first confirmed flu case of the 2012-2013 flu season has been reported to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. The department will begin weekly updates on the number of flu cases starting on Tuesday, More...
Tree lighting ceremony and homemade cookies for students usher in season at Evangel
The lobby of Evangel University’s administration building was looking more like Christmas by the minute. The 20-foot tree was assembled last week, and two dedicated women were meticulously placing the ribbon, More...
On Giving Tuesday, Give Wisely
BBB Wise Giving Alliance Offers Tips for Holiday Donations Arlington, VA – November 26, 2012 – Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, “a national day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season” that was started More...
Citizen Police Academy Graduation
The Springfield Police Department will be hosting the graduation for the Citizens Police Academy (CPA) this Wednesday, Nov 28th at 6pm at the Springfield Police/Fire Regional Training Center (SPFRTC) located at More...
Weekly Calendar and Council Lunch Agenda
The City of Springfield’s weekly calendar for Nov. 26-30, 2012 is now available online at: www.springfieldmo.gov/calendar . Council Lunch DATE: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 TIME: Noon LOCATION: 4th Floor Conference More...
Senator Blunt: Ameren/Westinghouse Ideal For DOE Small Modular Reactor Development Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced they will not award Ameren Missouri and Westinghouse with the full amount More...
Fire Department Receives 84 Smoke Alarms
The Springfield Fire Department has received 84 smoke alarms with the help of a grant from the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Mount Vernon Street and CODE 3 Sertoma Club. Springfield firefighters will distribute More...
Third Giraffe Calf Born Over Holiday Weekend
The holiday weekend brought more to be thankful for at Dickerson Park Zoo. Staff monitoring the giraffes anticipating Emma’s delivery noted she gave birth to a male calf between 7 and 10:30 p.m. The calf is More...
Two Drury traditions: Christmas Vespers and Allin Sorenson
Drury University will celebrate its annual Christmas Vespers series on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 4 p.m. in Stone Chapel. The service features both traditional and contemporary Christmas music with readings and music illuminating More...
Missouri State University partners with University of Andres Bello
Representatives of the University of Andres Bello (UNAB) were on the Missouri State University campus today (Nov. 26) to sign a unique partnership agreement. The partnership with Missouri State allows UNAB students More...
Winter Concert set to entertain, enlighten
The Winter Concert, a BBC&S Christmas season tradition, is set for three performances on Friday and Saturday, December 14 and 15. The concerts feature student music groups, including the Concert Chorale and More...
BBB’s 10 Tips For Safe Online Shopping On Cyber Monday – Or Anytime
St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 26, 2012 – With many shoppers switching to online shopping for holiday gifts, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering 10 tips for safe shopping on Cyber Monday and throughout the season. “More More...
Arts Council hosts national arts consultant to help organizations build annual funds
Springfield, MO, November 26, 2012 – The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) presents “Annual Giving Fundamentals for Arts and Cultural Organizations” featuring Bob Swaney, Founder and CEO of Robert Swaney More...
Turkey Trot Again Sets Attendance Record
An estimated 8,500 people took park in this morning’s 18th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, setting a new record for Springfield’s largest annual 5K and the largest Thanksgiving Day 5K in Missouri. Final More...
Last Flu Clinics for Uninsured Adults is Nov. 13
The Springfield Flu Immunization Coalition’s final adult seasonal flu clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday at Council of Churches of the Ozarks, 627 N. Glenstone Ave. Vaccinations offer protection More...
Jenny Lincoln Park playground ribbon cutting Friday, 10:30 a.m.
The Kiwanis Club of Downtown Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board will dedicate the new Jenny Lincoln Park playground with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m. at downtown Springfield’s More...
AZA Executive Director to Formally Present Zoo Accreditation at Park Board Meeting
Officials from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums announced in September that Dickerson Park Zoo was granted renewed accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Kris Vehrs, AZA Executive Director, More...
Injury Crash Involving Marshfield School Bus
Yesterday (11-08-12) at approximately 9:38 a.m., the SPD was called to investigate a Marshfield school bus versus a car crash at Cedarbrook and Chestnut Expwy. The bus driver, Alma Dinwiddie (63 year old female More...
Grant Writing Workshop
Grant Writing for the Missouri Arts Council with Leslie Forrester and Jill Williams, Missouri Arts Council Wednesday, November 14, 2012 5:00pm – 7:00pm The Creamery Arts Center This two-hour workshop covers More...
Councilman Thomas Bieker Resigned
Springfield City Councilmember Thomas Bieker resigned today, indicating in a letter to Mayor Bob Stephens that he and his wife Natalie have bought a house and moved to a location that is outside the City Limits More...
Health Department Expands STD Clinic Hours
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is expanding STD clinic hours beginning today. Clinic services are now offered throughout the lunch hour each weekday, rather than closing for lunch. Additionally, More...
Help Identify Walgreens Robbery Suspect
The SPD is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect of the Walgreens robbery located at 2951 S Campbell Walgreens Pharmacy on 10/22/12. The victims were able to give a physical description More...
Eplans Improves Plan Review Process
How does Springfield become more developer friendly? It’s a team effort, says Deputy City Manager Fred Marty. Marty and a team from the departments of planning and development and building development services More...
Sobriety Checkpoint Results
On Friday October 26th, 2012 the Springfield Police Department, with assistance from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, focused extra enforcement efforts on impaired driving by conducting a sobriety checkpoint More...
Caution Urged During Halloween Celebrations
City of Springfield public safety departments encourage people to pay special attention to pedestrian safety this season, especially on Halloween when small children may be crossing city streets while trick-or-treating. Traffic-related More...
Internal Auditor Releases Environmental Services Audit
City of Springfield Internal Auditor Kristy Bork completed an audit report covering operations of the City’s Environmental Services Department(pdf). The report was accepted by City Council’s Finance More...
Three Missing Women Investigation
Investigators with the Springfield Police Department have been in contact with the McDonald County Sheriff’s Office in reference to the missing persons investigation involving the three missing women, Stacy More...
DWI Checkpoint This Weekend
The Springfield Police Department is planning to conduct a DWI checkpoint at some point this weekend. The operation will consist of approximately 10-15 police officers whose primary objective is to catch drunk drivers More...
Hazardous material Incident Mirrors Recent Training Exercise
Springfield Fire Department (SFD) responded to a call this morning from Mercy Hospital when three patients presented with symptoms of exposure from a hazardous material spill at a Springfield factory. Three people More...
Mediacom Ice Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Mediacom Ice Park is going pink for breast cancer awareness this week. Crews will “Pink the Rink” starting Tuesday night, painting the East Rink’s ice pink in preparation for weekend of hockey More...
City Council Application Filing Begins Dec. 4
Due to the elimination of the February primary, the filing dates for the general municipal election are now Dec 4, 2012 – Jan. 15, 2013 at the city council. Regular office hours of the Springfield City Clerk are More...
Lane Closures for Street Surfacing Work
The following streets will have temporary lane closures for milling and paving of street surfaces beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, thru 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, or until work is completed: Camino More...
“Rolling” Flu Clinic to Target Business Employees
The Springfield Flu Immunization Coalition is organizing a “rolling flu clinic” that will administer flu vaccine to employees of restaurants and hotels along Glenstone Avenue – one of the most highly More...
Stormwater Task Force to Host First Meeting Oct. 25
Springfield and Greene County officials are hoping a newly-created Stormwater Task Force will help shape the work of both governing bodies to address stormwater water quality and quantity issues. In the past, problems More...
Allegiant Reaches Passenger Milestone in Springfield
Allegiant recently flew its 500,000th customer from the Springfield‐Branson National Airport. The half‐million milestone was reached in May; almost exactly seven years after the low fare airline began flying from More...
Street Closures for Sewer Repair in Springfield MO
he following streets will be closed for sewer repair on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, from 7 a.m. thru 5:30 p.m., or until work is completed: South Avenue from Park Central Square to McDaniel Street McDaniel Street More...
Dickerson Park Zoo Spooktacular 2012!
An eerie alien crash landing, a vintage carnival and the prehistoric forest are only a few of the sights planned for guests to the 29th annual Halloween SPOOKTACULAR, presented by Simmons First National Bank at More...
Galloway Creek Greenway Reopening Saturday
Ozark Greenways invites cyclists, walkers, joggers, long-time trail supporters and anyone new to Springfield-Greene County’s growing trail network to celebrate the reopening of Galloway Creek Greenway Saturday, More...
Sarah Limb is Environmental Public Health Specialist of the Year
Public Health Investigator Sarah Limb has been named Environmental Public Health Specialist of the Year by the Missouri Environmental Health Association. This statewide honor is awarded to one professional each More...
Two Animal Population Milestones Reached This Month
A pair of milestones will be celebrated this month by two agencies that have been longtime partners on animal issues in Springfield. Earlier this month, SAAFhouse completed its 10,000th spay/neuter surgery since More...
Handmade Quilt Designed by Fifth Graders
Every year in October, the Southwest Missouri Museum Associates sponsor an educational program in which every 5th grade student from Springfield Public Schools is provided transportation to the Springfield Art More...
Springfield Celebrates Opening of CNG Station
The City of Springfield has opened the area’s only Compressed Natural Gas, CNG station at its Public Works Operation Center, 1111 W. Chestnut Expressway. CNG is a clean-burning, high-octane fuel that produces More...
$1.2 Million Grant Funds Eight New Firefighters
Eight new firefighters are joining the ranks of the Springfield Fire Department, thanks to funding made possible through a federal grant. This could increase emergency response time and improve firefighter safety, More...
Summer Pool Attendance, Food Donations Set Records
For the third summer in a row, Springfield-Greene County Park Board pool attendance has set new records. Official pool attendance during the 2012 season was 98,331 — a 10.4-percent increase over 2011, despite More...
Environmental Resource Center ribbon cutting Oct. 4
What: Ribbon Cutting for new Environmental Resource Center When: 2 p.m., Oct. 4, 2012 Where: Springfield Environmental Resource Center, 290 E. Central Street. The City of Springfield will cut a green ribbon at More...
Health services conference held at Glendale Christian Church – Benefits Child Care Providers Springfield Missouri
The 10th Annual Southwest Missouri Child Care Provider Health Conference will be held Saturday morning, Oct. 6, at Glendale Christian Church, 2110 S. Blackman Road, in Springfield. The event begins at 8 a.m. and More...
Springfield Art Museum Hosts “Trick-Art-Treat” for Halloween
The Springfield Art Museum will host “Trick-Art-Treat” a Halloween family event on Wednesday, October 31 from 3 PM until 5 PM. The event will include fun arts and crafts activities for children and pumpkin More...
Police Investigate Gunman Arrested at Immaculate Conception Church
On 10/02/2012, at 9:09 p.m., the Springfield Police Department responded to the Immaculate Conception Church located at 3555 S. Fremont, in reference to a person with a gun. When SPD officers arrived at the location, More...
Council Committee to Look at Pseudoephedrine Issue Nov. 9
City Hall has been notified that citizens are receiving phone calls with confusing information about an issue being considered by a City Council committee. During the calls, which are coming from an out-of-state More...
Park Board Hosts CODP Conference This Week
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board hosts CODP- the United States Olympic Committee’s 2012 Community Olympic Development Program Directors Conference October 3-5, at Springfield’s DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The More...
FREE Cooking Classes at Jordan Valley Community Health Center
The next in the “Farm 2 Table” series of free cooking classes will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4 in the WIC kitchen at Jordan Valley Community Health Center, 440 E. Tampa St. Just in time for More...
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Early Bird Registration Open
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board and Developmental Center of the Ozarks invites you to participate in the 18th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk. The event begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22nd More...
Flu Vaccine For At-Risk Groups Available in October
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will begin offering seasonal flu vaccine starting in October for people who fall into three categories: Children ages 6 months to 18 years old Pregnant women People More...
Sewer Repair Program Identifies 100 Homes Needing Fix
Public Meeting to Learn More: 5:30 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 Northview Center at Doling Park, 301 S. Talmage The City of Springfield has evaluated the plumbing of approximately 500 homes to determine whether More...
New Vehicles, Equipment to Aid Springfield Police Department
Two new vehicles and additional sophisticated onboard equipment will allow the Springfield Police Department (SPD) to better respond to dangerous incidents, track down and apprehend criminals, and collect forensic More...
Warning for Fall Sun Glare, Dangerous for drivers
This time of the year, there are two significant problems that can affect the visibility of motorists. The first issue is the dew and moisture that develops on car windows when the temperatures cool down overnight More...
Agreement Reached in E-Verify Lawsuit
The City of Springfield has reached an agreement with plaintiffs (Positronic Industries, Inc.; Oke-Thomas & Associates; Stenger Management LLC; and Joe Robles) in a lawsuit over the City’s controversial E-Verify More...
National Plug-In Day Encourages Alternative Cars
The City of Springfield and City Utilities are among the sponsors of an event Saturday September 22, to create awareness about the benefits of alternative cars. The local celebration of National Plug-In Day, will More...
Fall Fest Opens This Weekend without Corn Maze
Fall Fest opens this weekend at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, kicking off six weekends of hayrides, visits to the pumpkin patch and fall family fun. The festival begins Saturday and Sunday with Harvest Fest by Wells More...
Zookeepers Select Newborn Giraffe Baby name, Pammy J
Zookeepers announced today the name for a newborn giraffe at Dickerson Park Zoo. The calf, born Monday afternoon to 19-year-old Cheka, will be known as “Pammy J” or “P.J.” The name was selected by one of More...
AZA Grants Accreditation to the Dickerson Park Zoo
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that Dickerson Park Zoo was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. “Only zoos and aquariums that meet the highest More...
Firefighters learn to cook at Price Cutter Culinary
The Springfield Fire Department and Price Cutter Culinary Director James Clary are teaming up to provide firefighters with hands-on training for how to cook healthy fare on a budget. This training is part of an More...
Springfield Police Department Begin Charging for Reports
Effective October 1st, 2012, the Springfield Police Department will begin charging for police and accident reports requested from front desk personnel, any records staff, or the public affairs office. The cost of More...
Community Leader Robin Melton Made a Positive Impact
It is with a heavy heart that we send our sincere condolences to the friends and family of the victims of the Sept. 15 plane crash north of Springfield. Among those on board the plane was Robin Melton, a local business More...
Giraffe Calf Born September 18, 2012 At Dickerson Park Zoo
A giraffe was born this afternoon shortly after 2 p.m., at Dickerson Park Zoo. The mother, Cheka, is 19 years old; this is her ninth calf. Cheka gave birth in the zoo’s exhibit yard while curious zoo guests and More...
Pickleball Now Available Every Wednesday
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is now offering open play Pickleball every Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., at Doling Family Center, 301 E. Talmage St., Springfield. Pickleball is a singles or doubles racquet sport More...
DogFest Sept. 22, Dachshund Dash Registration Extended
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board’s DogFest returns Saturday Sept. 22, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Chesterfield Park, 2511 W. Republic Road. Everyone, including the family dog, is invited to enjoy a day of More...
Springfield’s Art Exhibit Pure Enjoyment September 12, 2012
Springfield, MO, September 12, 2012 – Brewer Science, Inc., of Rolla, MO, together with the Springfield Regional Arts Council and Arts Rolla, will host an eclectic exhibit, Pure Enjoyment, featuring original More...
