Springfield MO

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around fordland..

The Greater Parkcrest neighborhood enjoyed a beautiful autumn filled with community activities, starting with the Fall Festival at Horace Mann Elementary, where the association hosted a photo booth where families lined up for free fall portraits and candy. On Oct. 9, the GPNA organized a tree-planting ceremony at...

The Tigers need a big win, and the Sooners need to keep pushing for the CFP. Here’s the CFN Missouri vs Oklahoma preview and prediction.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — One of Springfield’s own was selected for a state department recognition this month. According to a news release from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR), Kristen Pattinson was named as MoDNR’s team member of the month for November 2025. Pattinson is an environmental program...

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will close the left and center lanes of the southbound Kansas Expressway (Missouri Route 13) bridge over U.S. Route 60 in Springfield at night. The closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on November 23, 24, and 25, 2025, for repair work.

After months of cones, detours and the steady hum of progress — Galloway Road is officially open!. What a transformation! The brand-new roundabouts — one by Sequiota Park and another where Galloway meets Luster and connects to Primrose — are already keeping traffic flowing smoothly. It’s hard to believe how quickly...

A recent discussion has emerged on social media, with users seeking recommendations for holiday shopping at small or local businesses in and around Springfield this year. The original poster expressed an interest in window shopping and admiring the holiday displays and decorations, while consciously deciding to...

Students from Hickory Hills organized a Thanksgiving Day parade at their school, featuring students in costumes, a band performance, and an inflatable race.

The Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation has expanded its "take what you need, leave what you can" food pantries to 27 locations across 10 counties, providing 24/7 access to food for those in need.

This week in 417 food news, a Springfield-based entertainment center gets a new name and a downtown Springfield sandwich shop announces late night hours and a late night menu. Plus, another coffee stand pops up in the Ozarks. Buffet, entertainment center rebrands for 25th anniversary A Springfield-based chain of...