Strafford stop to be one of Nixon's last as governor
(From Gov. Jay Nixon)Gov. Jay Nixon will hold his final public events as Governor on Jan. 5-6, highlighting the values Missourians share and the priorities he has pursued from Day One: creating jobs,...
View ArticleNixon appoints Springfield man to State Board of Senior Services
(From Gov. Jay Nixon)Gov. Jay Nixon today announced his appointments to four boards and commissions. The appointees, along with their boards and hometowns, are:Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board...
View ArticleSpringfield man charged with bank robbery
(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)A Springfield, Mo., man was charged in federal court today with robbing the Bank of America yesterday afternoon.Anthony Carlton Dunlap, 40,...
View ArticleSchool closings for Thursday, January 5
The following schools are closed for Thursday, January 5, due to weather conditions:AuroraAvaBransonChristian Schools of SpringfieldCleverEvertonFair GroveForsythGalenaHalfwayHartvilleHermitageHickory...
View ArticleSpringfield schools closed, administrative offices open
(From Springfield Public Schools)Springfield Public Schools will be closed Thursday, Jan. 5.Administrative offices will be open. All employees who have designated responsibilities on snow days must...
View ArticleWinter weather advisory for Springfield area
(From the National Weather Service)URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPRINGFIELD MO435 AM CST THU JAN 5 2017...LIGHT ACCUMULATING SNOW EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO THURSDAYMORNING....A...
View ArticleHighway Patrol DWI Arrests January 4-5
The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:Anne M. Thomas, 49, MonettGarrison S. Reel, 21, Crane
View ArticleSalvation Army Warming Center open today
(From the Salvation Army Springfield)The Salvation Army Emergency Overnight Warming Center will be open tonight, Wednesday, January 04 and Thursday, January 5 due to predicted extreme cold. Local...
View ArticleHighlandville woman injured in accident near Springfield
A Highlandville woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:30 a.m. today on Farm Road 192, a half mile west of Springfield.According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Nissan Xtra driven by Lisa...
View ArticleSpringfield/Greene County Library Board to hear branch updates
Notice is hereby given that the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet or vote:January 10, 20178:00 a.m.The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, 2214...
View ArticleAuditor identifies concerns with higher education incentive program
(From State Auditor Nicole Galloway)Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has released a review of performance funding for Missouri public higher education. The program is intended to create...
View ArticleSpringfield, Branson Kmart stores on closing list
(From Sears Holdings)“Sears Holdings will continue to strategically and aggressively evaluate our store space and productivity, and accelerate the closing of some unprofitable stores as the company has...
View ArticleSpringfield Police Department announces awards, promotions
(From the Springfield Police Department)The Springfield Police Department hosted a promotions and award ceremony for SPD staff at 3 p.m. today.SPD Staff Promotions:Corporal Brian Crum promoted to...
View ArticleSpringfield Public Schools seeking teachers
(From Springfield Public Schools)Springfield Public Schools is now taking applications for select educator positions for the 2017-2018 school year, including kindergarten and elementary grade-level...
View ArticleBass Pro Tournament of Champions to begin January 12
(From Springfield Public Schools)The 33rd Annual Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions presented by Chevy Dealers of the Ozarks will be hosted by Springfield Public Schools Jan. 12-14 at JQH Arena....
View ArticleComplete videos- Missouri House Majority, Minority Caucus opening day press...
(From Missouri House Communications)Two state House committees are preparing to dive into the state’s framework of regulations and licensing requirements in an effort to make it easier to own and...
View ArticleGovernor-Elect Greitens to be in Springfield Friday
(From Governor-Elect Eric Greitens)Tomorrow, Governor-elect Eric Greitens will continue his statewide tour in the Joplin and Springfield areas. The schedule is below. In Webb City and Joplin, Greitens...
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