Springfield MO

The Missouri Job Center in Springfield remains closed due to rain damage, but staff is continuing to offer services in person at the Midtown Library.

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks honored Aurora School District for its longevity and commitment to saving lives on Feb. 5 at a luncheon “Thankquet” event at Bass Pro in Springfield. David Mais, assistant superintendent, represented Aurora High School Youth Empowerment/Student Council and Sources of Strength at...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The No. 7/9 Arkansas Softball team carries its 17-game winning streak into SEC play this weekend by hosting No. 12/15 Georgia (March 6-8) before traveling to Missouri State for a midweek matchup on Monday (March 9). The Hogs and Bulldogs will open the SEC slate on...

Sid Pierce’s new book, Roadie: From the Tour Bus to the School Bus, began during the COVID-19 pandemic and is intended as an heirloom for his daughter, highlighting his years on the road with country music legend Roy Clark and others. “I got started [writing] during the pandemic when...

Four Perryville students were among the 1,426 graduates recognized during Missouri State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremonies. Aaron Ernst earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing; Ashley Weinhold received a Bachelor of Science in Professional Writing; Blake Voelker graduated with a Bachelor of Science in...

A lightning strike near a 7 Brew coffee shop in Republic knocked out the location's computer system Wednesday morning, forcing a temporary closure.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A woman from Clinton is facing a felony after allegedly breaking into a Springfield home, taking an unauthorized helping of Fruity Pebbles and leaving a mess in the kitchen while the homeowner was outside doing yardwork. According to online court dockets, Teara Joann Smith, born in 2002, is charged...

Jury trials are now set for two Springfield residents accused in the 2021 killing of Columbia man Cody Garrett. Court records show 35-year-old Kayley Birnbaum will stand trial August 10, and 28-year-old Michael Birnbaum on September 21 in Benton County Circuit Court. Investigators say the Birnbaums planned Garrett’s...

Garrett Cleaver is set to face a jury trial on June 3, 2027 for the killing of off-duty Christian County deputy Mike Adams and his wife Ashley during a pursuit near Highlandville in June 2025.

One of the three cases filed in Camden County alleging the illegal possession of a gambling device for machines placed in some lake area convenience stores has been dropped. That’s according to the prosecuting attorney’s office which says the defendant, Richard Scrivener of Ozark, has passed away. The...