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Former Springfield school official Phyllis Chase to co-chair state education committee
A former Springfield school administrator has been appointed to co-chair a committee that will help the state compete for federal education money, according to a news release from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
SW Missouri man suspected of firing on police officer killed at Springfield traffic stop
Authorities in southwest Missouri say a man who was killed by officers during a Springfield traffic stop had been suspected of opening fire on police in a nearby town.
Springfield shoppers and police plan ahead for a safe Black Friday
If you walk by Best Buy, and look hard enough, you'll find a 17-year-old who's spending his Thanksgiving break assuring people he's not homeless.
Springfield MO Arts Council's 6th Annual Festival of Art
Cookie decorating artist Jane Elliston, 2nd grade. The Springfield Regional Arts Council will present its 6th Annual Festival of Art featuring free hands-on holiday art activities on Friday, December 4 from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. and Saturday, December 5 from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. at The Creamery Arts Center.
Turkey Trot sets record again in downtown Springfield
A record number of more than 6,000 runners and walkers continued a tradition by participating in the 15th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk in downtown.
Motorists might want to avoid downtown Springfield on Thursday morning
The largest Thanksgiving Day run/walk in Missouri is Thursday morning. Participants and motorists should proceed with caution through the downtown area from 8 - " 9 a.m., Thursday.
Springfield City Council Approves Controlled Deer Hunts
In an effort to reduce the booming deer population, the Springfield City Council has approved a measure for controlled deer hunts on public property.
Maj. Ron Hartman named interim police chief in Springfield
Springfield Police Maj. Ron Hartman has been named interim police chief by Springfield City Manager Greg Burris.
Springfield man charged in burglaries at 10 churches
A Springfield man has been charged in connection with a rash of church burglaries, according to the Springfield Police Department.
Springfield Shooting Victim Wanted for Shooting at Bolivar Police
Greene County Sheriff's Office news release: On 24 Nov. 2009, detectives with the Greene County Sheriffa s Office and the U.S. Marshala s Fugitive Task Force received information as to the whereabouts of a fugitive felon wanted in the investigation of the attempted shooting of a Bolivar Police Officer on 23 Nov.
Law officers investigate fatal shooting by officer in Midtown Springfield
A large group of law officers surrounded an area along East Division Street near Frisco Avenue north of Drury University about 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Springfield Public Schools Sets H1N1 Clinics
Springfield Public Schools will hold vaccination clinics at the following locations for students wanting the H1N1 vaccine: -Nov. 20 at Watkins Elementary School -Nov. 23 at Bissett and York elementary schools -Nov. 24 at Reed Middle School and Williams Elementary School -Dec. 3 at Pittman and Bingham elementary schools -Dec. 4 at Field and Sequiota ...
Action plan to maintain fire insurance rating, Springfield says
Brad & Angelina Chairty Donated $6.8 Million
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie donated $6.8 million to charity last year. According to The Hollywood Reporter - which has received a copy of the 2008 tax return for the charity - the Jolie-Pitt Foundation banked $13 million in 2008 and over half was given back to good causes.
Macy's Parade Readies For New Route
It won't be just the balloons, marching bands and floats on display in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Fire officials say an early morning fire could be the third in a string of Springfield arson fires.
Bozek willing to step down if it will help parish
St. Louis - A priest who defied his Roman Catholic bishop to become pastor of a St.
Ceremony planned Friday for 59th Springfield Police Academy
The Springfield Police Department will host a graduation ceremony Friday for the 59th Springfield Police Academy, according to a news release.
Springfield man struck during break-in, police say
A Springfield man was hit in the head with a handgun in an early-morning break-in in which the suspects asked specifically for another resident, Springfield police said.
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