The State Journal-Register

Here's why this downtown Springfield parking lot isn't free anymore

What was once a free after-hours parking lot in downtown Springfield is no more. Why residents must pay for parking now.

Here's how to mark MLK Day in Springfield, from a march to R&B trivia

The annual MLK Day March hosted by the NAACP will be one of several local events to recognize the civil rights leader and ...
KSMU

Springfield residents share opinions about a proposed downtown convention and event center

The main message repeated by those who want the city to try again for a convention and event center was that Springfield ...
KSMU

Springfield voters will again decide a 3% hotel/motel tax increase for a convention and event center downtown

Voters will once again decide a 3% increase in Springfield’s hotel/motel license tax to help pay for a new convention and ...

In effort to remain open, downtown business transitioning to nonprofit

A small business in downtown Springfield is struggling to remain open but hopes by changing its structure it can do just that ...
KOLR10 & Ozarks Local News

Downtown businesses await city council’s review of potential convention center feasibility study

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield City Council will be presented with a comprehensive feasibility study on a potential new convention and event center on Tuesday, July 8. Businesses in downtown ...
The State Journal-Register

Downtown Springfield coffeehouse/non-alcoholic bar closing its doors in August

The Waker opened in the former site of Long 9 Junction on Fifth Street in 2023. In addition to coffee and lattes, it sold a number of non-alcoholic beverages. The Wakery, a late-night coffeehouse and ...
KLCC

Springfield Public Schools to cut 27 employees amidst mid-year budget gap

The district will layoff 27 employees and eliminate some vacant positions. Those cuts will impact school schedules and cause ...