City Council Votes Down ShotSpotter Deal
Springfield City Council has voted unanimously against a plan to install a gunshot-detecting system in the city. Council turned down a $420,000 dollar contract with ShotSpotter that claims to recognize gunshots and dispatch police without the need
Retired Police Dog Aries Passes Away
A retired Springfield Police service dog passed away this week. Aries was 12 years old. Aries spent five years on the force before retiring to live with his handler. Press Release On Monday, April 26, 2021, 12-year-old
New Manufacturing Facility Breaks Ground in Buffalo
A new manufacturing facility broke ground Monday on a 45,000 square foot building in Buffalo. The Durham Company expects to bring 50 new jobs to the area. The Durham Company will make equipment for electric utilities. The
Whiteman Security Forces Squadron Member Found Dead In Texas
Whiteman Air Force Base says a squadron member has been found dead after going missing on Sunday. Elijah Posana, a member of the 509th Security Forces Squadron, was found near Surfside Beach, Texas, on Tuesday. Posana went
Springfield Public Schools To Offer Vaccine For Children 12-15 Soon
In a letter addressed to parents today, Springfield Public Schools says it will soon be offering the Pfizer Vaccine for students 14 years and older. The Food and Drug Administration plans to approve the emergency use of
Man Who Killed 3 At Kansas Jewish Sites Dies In Prison
(AP) — A man who fatally shot three people at Jewish sites in Kansas has died in prison. The Kansas Department of Corrections said in a news release Tuesday that 80-year-old Frazier Glenn Miller Jr. died Monday
Springfield Cardinals Open Season Tonight
The Springfield Cardinals open up their season at home tonight against the Wichita Wind Surge. It’s been more than 600 days since the minor league team played a game. Tonight’s first pitch is at 6:35 p.m. It’ll
St. Louis Business Owner Enters U.S. Senate Race
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The owner of a suburban St. Louis startup has announced a bid for the U.S. Senate in 2022. Spencer Toder is the fifth Democrat to announce a Senate run since incumbent Republican Sen.
Springfield Updates Mask Ordinance
You no longer have to wear a mask outside in Springfield unless you’re in a large crowd. Springfield City Council amended its COVID-19 guidelines Monday night. The move comes after new guidance from the CDC. The city
Parking Lots Near Hammons Field To Offer Tailgate For Cardinals Games
The owner of two parking lots south of Hammons Field says it plans to offer a family-friendly tailgate experience before Springfield Cardinals home games this season. It’ll cost $20 to park in the two lots south of
