The City Council of the City of Springfield, Missouri, has received cost information for a possible change in retirement benefits for its employees under the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System. Read on...

Seventy-five years or more have passed since the last recorded activity on the burial sites. Following a search, the lot owner, heirs, beneficiaries, grantees or successors cannot be located. Read on...

Springfield City Council met March 23. A written summary and video recording of the meeting are available. Read on...

The board has one vacancy, with specific requirements. Read on...

The City will host a series of neighborhood workshops per City Council Zone in March and April with the goal of discussing potential Neighborhood Works+ projects with neighborhood residents and gathering feedback. Read on...

Springfield voters will be asked Aug. 4 whether to repeal Special Ordinance 28232, originally approved by City Council on Dec. 15, 2025, which authorized the use of eminent domain to acquire property at 334 N. Main St. for a public infrastructure project. Read on...

The $3 million Apprenticeship Building America and the $17.5 million Good Jobs Challenge grants will expire before new awards can be applied for and secured, creating an operational funding gap. Read on...

Harrison will read five original poems to celebrate the dedications, concert, parade and Telegraph Ball that are part of the centennial kickoff celebration. Read on...

The City of Springfield’s Draft FY 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations are available for public review and comment until 5 p.m. April 13. Paper copies are available at Springfield-Greene County Library branches. Read on...

Springfield City Council met March 9. A written summary and video recording of the meeting are available. Read on...

City Building Development Services staff will host public information meetings for property owners and tenants March 17 (property owners) and March 19 (tenants). Read on...

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival organizers today announced the lineup for the 2026 festival Aug. 7-8. The August festival is separate from the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration events April 30-May 3. Read on...

SGF City Council unanimously approved two resolutions declaring its intent to allocate Spring Forward SGF sales tax revenue in the upcoming Fiscal Year 27 and 28 budgets to advance major community projects recommended by the Citizens’ Advisory Board. Read on...

Springfield City Clerk Anita Cotter has informed City Council that the referendum petition submitted by the owner of the Hotel of Terror property at 334 N. Main St. has been deemed sufficient. Read on...

Members of the City’s Ballot Information Committee are hosting “Coffee Talk” to answer questions and listen to feedback about the 3% tourism tax question on the April 7 ballot. Read on...

City Clerk determines amended referendum petition is sufficient Read on...

Springfield City Council received an unmodified opinion, the highest level given, on the City’s financial statement audit from the City’s independent auditing firm, RSM. Read on...

The Homeowner Emergency Loan Program (HELP) targets low-to-moderate income owner-occupied residential dwellings in the city limits of Springfield, with consultation and funding assistance toward making critical home repairs. Read on...

Field vehicles will be clearly marked with white signs and “911 Mapping” in red letters. Read on...

The City of Springfield’s Citizens’ Advisory Board (CAB) continues its work to help shape the city’s future by reviewing and recommending capital investment projects. Read on...