Springfield shoplifting suspect dead after police pursuit, taser firing
(From the Springfield Police Department)On April 1, 2019, at approximately 3:34 P.M., a uniformed Springfield Police Officer working in an off-duty capacity for Walmart was told that two shoplifting...
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Springfield Police release name of shoplifting suspect killed following...
(From the Springfield Police Department)On April 1, 2019, at approximately 3:34 P.M., a suspect who had been shoplifting at Walmart, 1923 E. Kearney, fled from Springfield Police Officers. The suspect...
View ArticleHighway Commission approves Barry, Stone County projects
(From MODOT)The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, at its meeting on Tuesday, April 2 in Springfield, awarded projects to construction companies to make improvements to state bridges...
View ArticleSpringfield Public Schools voters pass issue to upgrade facilities, expand...
(From Springfield Public Schools)Today, Springfield and Greene County voters stepped forward to address safety and security, equity and accessibility, quality facility upgrades, and a historic...
View ArticleSpringfield mayor, four council members re-elected
(From the City of Springfield)Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and four City Councilmen will retain their seats following today’s election, and one new member will replace outgoing Zone 2 Councilman Tom...
View ArticleAgenda posted for Springfield City Council meeting
Upcoming Springfield City Council Meeting AgendaApril 8, 2019 6:30 p.m.Speakers must sign up with the City Clerk to speak to an issue on the agenda. Speakers are to limit their remarks to three to...
View ArticleSpringfield Police Department audit presented to Council's Finance and...
(From the City of Springfield)RubinBrown Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants presented audits of the financial month-end close procedures and the Springfield Police Department’s...
View ArticlePortion of Bennett Street to be closed Friday and early Saturday
(From the City of Springfield)Public Works will close Bennett Street between Fremont Avenue and Pickwick Avenue beginning at 8:30 a.m., Friday, April 5 through 9 a.m., Saturday, April 6 for a street...
View ArticlePortion of Jefferson Avenue closed Thursday and Friday
(From the City of Springfield)Public Works will close Jefferson Avenue between Glenwood Street and Downing Street beginning 8:30 a.m., Thursday, April 4 through 6 a.m., Friday, April 5 for street...
View ArticleCity of Springfield launches program to connect residents with yard care...
(From the City of Springfield)When to fertilize? How much to water? What should I plant and where? These are all questions yard owners grapple with on an annual basis, often making choices that are...
View ArticleAgenda posted for Springfield/Greene County Library Board meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet or vote March 19, 2019, 4 p.m. at The Republic Branch Library, 921 N. Lindsey Ave., Republic, MOTentative...
View ArticleCIty of Springfield seaking sealed bids on surplus properties
(From the City of Springfield)The City of Springfield’s Purchasing division is soliciting sealed bids until 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019 for the sale of various parcels of City-owned property at 17...
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Reward offered for information leading to arrest of man wanted on felony...
(From Springfield Area Crimestoppers)This week’s featured fugitive is Alan M. Hinkley.Hinkley has an active, felony warrant for a probation violation – Receiving Stolen Property. Hinkley is a 35 years...
View ArticleThirty tickets issued, but no seat belt violations, during Lawrence County...
(From the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office participated in the statewide youth seat belt mobilization conducted March 15-31.During the enforcement effort, deputes...
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Cassville Police: Do you know these guys?
(From the Cassville Police Department)If you know the identify of either subject listed here, feel free to message our Facebook page. We are interested in speaking with them about recent incidents....
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Nominations being accepted for Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame
(From Springfield Public Schools)Nominations are now being accepted for Springfield Public Schools 10th Annual Hall of Fame event. Each year, SPS selects up to three outstanding alumni to be honored...
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U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield
Cedar CountyPatricia Kay LewisChristian CountyCareena Elizabeth WagnerChristy Ann HodgesDenton Paul MabeDavid Jerome Pritchett and Christina E. PritchettShelley Ann ThryseliusGreene CountyAntonia Grace...
View ArticleCommercial Club reaches fundraising goal for Jefferson Avenue Footbridge
(From the City of Springfield)Commercial Club of Springfield has successfully completed a campaign to raise $50,000 to support efforts to rehabilitate the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge. The Jefferson...
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Branson sex offender sentenced to 15 years on child pornography charge
(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)A Branson, Mo., sex offender has been sentenced in federal court for receiving and distributing child pornography.Bill Lawrence, Jr., 57,...
View ArticleEarth Day celebration planned at Roaring River State Park
(From Missouri State Parks)Visit Roaring River State Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 20 to celebrate Earth Day at the Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center. The nature center will host a variety of...
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