Springfield PD urges safety for those planning to drink Halloween weekend
Halloween comes with trick-or-treating for kids, but it can mean pub crawls, parties, and drinking for young adults.
Report: City of Springfield waited until day of Rancho Court’s teardown to give other...
Last week, we learned the historic Rancho Court motel in Springfield, Missouri, was torn down. This week, Steve Pokin of the Springfield Daily Citizen used his usual shoe-leather skills to find out why the razing of the Route 66 landmark occurred. The gist: The city didn’t provide other options for...
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Dogs Of Springfield, MO Need You!
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around springfield.
Donations sought as student demand for Missouri State’s on-campus food pantry soars
Missouri State student Tobias Mowery was struggling to afford food when a classmate suggested the university's Bear Pantry early in the semester. Since then, he has used it roughly once a week, as he looks for work. "This resource has made a world of difference to me. They have been there to supply me with the food...
Creepy Clowns Roamed Missouri 9 Years Ago — None Were Ever Caught
9 years ago, Missouri had dozens of creepy clown sightings across the state, but the phenomenon really began in Missouri in 1981 and none were ever solved.
Springfield’s third Chipotle, first ‘Chipotlane’ to open Tuesday, Oct. 28
Springfield will soon have another place to grab a quick burrito or rice bowl — this time with a drive-thru — as the newest Chipotle Mexican Grill location prepares to open. The newest location, in the former Lucy's Chinese Food location at 2456 E. Sunshine St., will open Tuesday, Oct. 28, according to a Chipotle...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Lightning poses a risk to hunters even in the fall
Lightning deaths are most common in the summer, between June and August, but it can happen any time of year.
Sunshine Street Bridge project delayed as construction behind schedule
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The completion of the Sunshine Street Bridge project has been delayed to the end of the year, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT). The project, which began in August, was initially expected to be finished by the beginning of December. However, MODOT cites construction...
Helping youth in foster care with trauma
Good Samaritan Boys Ranch has been providing a safe and welcoming space for foster youth to heal from abuse and neglect for over 65 years, offering a variety of programs including a 24-hour residential treatment program, transitional living, and stabilization programs.
Freeway lanes finally open: U.S. 65 Ozark widening done
OZARK, MO – The opening of new lanes on U.S. 65 marks the end of heavy construction on a years-long project to widen the freeway. On Friday, MoDOT opened all lanes of traffic on the stretch between Route CC, Route 14, and Route F. It marks the completion of the project to expand the highway […]

















