Springfield Police Need Help Investigating Walmart Incident
Springfield Police need the public’s help investigating last week’s incident at the Walmart at Golden and Republic Road. 20-year-old Dimitry Andreychenko is charged with making a terrorist threat after walking through the store with a tactical rifle
City Utilities Expands Fiber Optic Network, Signs CenturyLink
Springfield City Utilities is adding on to its fiber optic network, spending $120 million dollars as part of a four-year expansion project. The network will be available to lease to private broadband providers. SpringNet, a division of
Mystic River Falls To Open At Silver Dollar City Next Summer
Silver Dollar City has announced a new ride to replace the Lost River. Mystic River Falls opens next summer. It’s billed as the tallest drop on a raft ride in the Western Hemisphere. The $23-million dollar project
New Pub and Grill on Glenstone Opens Today
A popular Midwest Grille and Pub called Wings Etc. is opening today in Springfield. The new restaurant location is at 2651 N. Glenstone. The franchise has been in the Midwest for around 20 years and in the
Springfield And Nixa Among Districts Back In Class Monday
It’s back to school Tuesday in Springfield Public Schools. If the schedule goes as planned, the last day of class will be on May 22nd, 2020. Students will be on winter break from December 23rd-January 3rd, and
Primrose Upgrades Restrict Access to Jefferson Avenue
The City of Springfield has shut down access to Jefferson Avenue from Primrose while they conduct the new Primrose Widening Project. Access to Jefferson Avenue and Kickapoo High School is still available from the north, from Walnut
Springfield City Council Approves Galloway Village As A Community Approved District
Members of Springfield City Council gave unanimous approval for Galloway Village. This would establish a special taxing district for the neighborhood. Several business owners in the area had submitted a petition to create the district. This will
Springfield’s Mayor Chooses Not To Support Expanding Background Checks For Gun Sales
Springfield’s mayor is not going to support an initiative that 200 other mayors across the county are urging Congress to push for background checks for gun sales. Mayor Ken McClure says “it calls for taking a position
City Of Lebanon Appoints New Police Chief
The Lebanon City Council has confirmed the mayor’s decision for new police chief. Mayor Jared Carr recommended Bryan Arnold as the new chief for the Lebanon Police Department. Arnold comes in with 25 years of law enforcement
Highway 65 Rebuild Final Phase Project, One Southbound Lane Open At 65 And Sunshine
Crews with MoDOT are finishing up the final phase of the REBUILD project on Highway 65 in Springfield. A spokeswoman says one on ramp on Highway 65 between Sunshine Street and Battlefield will be open beginning at