Nighttime Lane Closures on Southbound Kansas Expressway Bridge Over Route 60 Scheduled for November...
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.
Galloway Road is open — and we couldn’t be happier!
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...
Seeking Local Holiday Shopping Recommendations in Springfield
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...
Hickory Hills hosts their own Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Students from Hickory Hills organized a Thanksgiving Day parade at their school, featuring students in costumes, a band performance, and an inflatable race.
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation expands “Peoples Pantries” across Southwest Missouri
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.
Springfield-based entertainment center rebrands ahead of 25th anniversary
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...
Health department puts Springfield restaurant on risk control plan for unsafe temps
A Springfield fast food restaurant was put on a risk control plan this past week after repeatedly having issues with a cooler not keeping perishable food items cold enough, according to a Nov. 13 inspection report from the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. Braum's Ice Cream, 1401 W. Sunshine St., had shake...
Springfield City Manager David Cameron shares personal journey in mental health initiative
The mental health program Borrow My Angel announced the second video in its “Stories of Hope” initiative, featuring the personal journey of David Cameron, Springfield’s city manager.
Are there any locations offering THC beverages besides Price Cutter?
The discussion revolves around the availability of THC beverages in places other than Price Cutter. The original poster mentions that they have been purchasing the Crescent 9 THC drinks from Price Cutter and is interested in finding out if there are other venues such as bars, restaurants, or lounges that offer these...
12 Missouri Hot Dog Legends Serving Chili Dogs The Way Locals Grew Up On
Missouri introduced me to chili dogs long before I planned to love them. I’ve followed that smell down St. Louis sidewalks, stepped into Kansas City counters where the stools wobble a little, and wandered into river-town shops where the cook still wipes the steam off the glass before handing over a plate.
