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...

The second of three City Council budget workshops is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today. Read on...

The Cardinals, in conjunction with O'Reilly Auto Parts, the City of Springfield, Missouri State University and Mercy, are excited to announce that the home ballpark for the Cardinals and MSU Bears Baseball is being renamed the Route 66 Stadium. Read on...

Springfield City Council met March April 20. A written summary and video recording of the meeting are available. Read on...

The celebration takes place in a variety of venues around the city. Event organizers encourage you to plan parking ahead of time and allow ample time to find a place to park and either walk or shuttle to your destination. Read on...

Ty Iechyd Da Distillery has announced the release of an official Centennial Spirits Line. The distillery is releasing unique products as the Official Spirit of the Route 66 Centennial. Read on...

A final vote anticipated for May 18. Read on...

A variety of Route 66 merchandise is now available for purchase through a new online store launched just in time for the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration April 30-May 3. Read on...

Springfield City Council met March April 6. A written summary and video recording of the meeting are available. Read on...

With 51 of 58 precincts reporting, the City of Springfield acknowledges the results of the April 7 election, in which voters did not approve the proposed 3% tourism (hotel/motel/lodging) license tax. Read on...

Developed in partnership with Springfield’s 24 registered neighborhoods and the Neighborhood Advisory Council, Mayor’s Community Conversations aim to strengthen collaboration, improve communication and ensure residents help shape City priorities. Read on...

Media interested in covering the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration are asked to register by April 12 at https://www.route66kickoff.com/media/. Read on...

he Red, White & Bridge Bash will take place 6–10 p.m. Friday, May 1 and 8 a.m.– 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2, Read on...

“Dust to Malibu,” will make its worldwide premiere at the Moxie Cinema with two screenings May 3. Read on...

As part of its visit, TODAY will broadcast the 3rd Hour of TODAY live from the newly completed Birthplace of Route 66 Plaza in downtown Springfield 8-9 a.m. CDT Thursday, April 30. 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...