Dena Atchley travels to Wisconsin to help build a 10,000-square-foot project for charity.

The office of mayor and three Springfield City Council seats are contested races in the April 4 election, with two candidates filing for each seat. 

Applying lodging tax to short-term rentals one of a trio of issues to be decided by city voters.

Neighborhood residents ask how to get City Council’s ear.

Readers of USA Today vote Springfield attraction No. 1 in the nation. 

Twelve community leaders are scheduled to participate as Leadership Springfield continues operations of the networking group it took over last year.

Face masks now are optional in most cases, officials say.

Owners target April opening for Curly Que Barbecue.

Owner looks to referendum process to forestall the city’s eminent domain plans. 

Council member resumes critique of chamber influence.

Springfield City Council unanimously voted to seize a downtown holiday mainstay by invoking eminent domain – the right of a government entity to take over private property, with compensation, for public use.

Mr Gatti's Pizza franchisee has one location each in Springfield and Branson planned.

One incumbent and three challengers answer questions from SBJ.

Safety and learning are focuses of bond issue campaign.

John Mulford announced his retirement from the Springfield district late last year.

Squad will play inaugural 2024 season at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.

Venue officials say the performance run at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts brought in ticket sales of $3.3 million.

Former professional baseball player Scott Bailes makes his return to the Minor League team.

Young professionals are honored for their professional and civic accomplishments.

Ten Queen City residences meet SBJ criteria for monthly feature.