Springfield News

Snappy marching bands, clever floats, firetrucks, various surprises and Santa will wind through Park Central Square and toward Jordan Valley Park on Saturday afternoon in the Downtown Springfield Christmas Parade.

For generations of people who love Christmas stories, Springfield Ballet's annual production of "The Nutcracker" has served as a heartwarming holiday tradition.

There's still enough snow to go sledding, and it could stick around another day or longer -- then more snow may be on the way this weekend, according to the weather service.

Another round of wintry weather is on the way for the mid-Mississippi Valley later this week, but will largely spare areas affected by the recent ice storm.

Drury University has hired Mike Brothers as its media relations director. He will replace Mark Miller, who left in October.

In an effort to prepare for disinfection requirements in the future and maintain a water supply capable of meeting demand, the city of Nixa may impose an average 15 percent rate increase on residential water customers.

Extensive renovations are underway in downtown Springfield as the History Museum on the Square continues its expansion project that is estimated to cost about $20 million.

<![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- The inaugural inductees of Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame will feature a former president, senator and journalist. Missouri State University says an induction ceremony will occur April 11 for former President Harry Truman, former U.S. Sen. John Danforth and Donald Suggs, the publisher and executive editor of the St. Louis American newspaper. It says the three men were chosen for the hall of fame because they served as examples of global citizens who defined the essence of public affairs and acted for the benefit of others. Danforth and Suggs are to be at the induction ceremony. Truman's grandson, Clifton Truman Daniel, is to accept the award on behalf of his grandfather. The public affairs hall of fame plans to induct up to six people annually.

Springfield, MO December 11, 2013 J & K Soccer is among the first online retailers to carry the official 2014 World Cup Soccer Ball known as the Brazuca.

It's an odd sight in a city park, this strange mechanical device festooned with solar panels and guarded by a tall barrier of chain-link fence.

When staff at the History Museum on the Square asked the public to submit historical photos of their children with the Heer's Santa, they had no idea how many would flood in.

One lawmaker wants stronger legal protections for those who keep and use emergency defibrillators, and the City of Springfield is calling for those measures, too.

Sally Bliss, manager at the C. Collection , always wanted an English bulldog - and now she's able to call one her co-worker.

Mooneyham has more than 13 years of residential lending experience, and Prater has more than 23 years of banking and financial services experience.

I remember it vividly and how sad it was. Neighbors all came out of their houses and, crying, tried to console each other.

Prosecutors have charged a Springfield man with rape after a woman told police she woke up early Saturday morning and he was on top of her.

Stephanie Ready and her nine children should soon sleep a little easier. On Monday, they were one of 19 families to receive beds donated by Slumberland Furniture and distributed by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals of CoxHealth.

Heroes are all around us. Police, fire fighters, paramedics, war veterans, soldiers and military personnel - many times they go unnoticed and unappreciated.

The number of fatality crashes in the first nine months of 2013 was down more than 50 percent from the same period in 2012, according to data released Monday by the city of Springfield's Public Works Department.

The City of Springfield is encouraging property owners to clear their sidewalks through a press release today .