Springfield News

The artwork of a southwest Missouri man who spent most of his life in a mental hospital is returning to Springfield, where decades ago it was found discarded in a trash heap.

A Springfield man was arrested Saturday afternoon after police say he called 911 at least seven times -- all while allegedly drunk -- asking for help getting $100 back.

The executive vice president of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce was a new part-time instructor at OTC.

Four members of the cast of the A&E show "Duck Dynasty" will appear in an event in Springfield in April.

A preliminary hearing date is now set for Craig Michael Wood, the middle-school football coach accused of kidnapping and killing a 10-year-old girl in Springfield, Mo.

O'Dell graduated with a double major in arts administration and design arts. For most of his internship, he worked on design projects for the organization, creating everything from fliers to posters to T-shirts.

A perfect ACT score is a rare feat. It's even rarer if you're 16, you've never taken the test before and you "didn't really study."

One vote prevented Nixa residents from being able to house chickens in their backyards, but the months-long push to approve urban fowl may not be over.

Provided City Council gives it the go-ahead tonight, the Springfield-Branson National Airport will begin a $5.6 million construction project that could help attract businesses to the area.

Springfield homeowners would not have to disclose to future buyers or renters if their property was the site of a meth lab -- provided the home is cleaned up -- under legislation planned by a local lawmaker.

The new office is located at 1615 E. Primrose St., Suite C. This location will be managed by Angel Inmon, who has 11 years of title industry experience.

Toward the end of the inaugural meeting of the News-Leader Economic Forum -- one discussing talent attraction, wages and the area's poverty rate, among other things -- City Utilities General Manager Scott Miller went to the front of the room and pitched something he feels could solve many of those problems.

The wedding was officiated by the Baptist minister Rev. Cunningham. Stan served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre and Shanghai, China in World War II.

I grew up in Springfield. When I return home to visit and read about the imminent destruction of historic Timmons Temple it saddens me.

Linsey is a graduate of University of Central Missouri earning her master's degree from Texas Tech.

The percentage of people in Springfield living in poverty more than doubled over 10 years, with 2010 U.S. Census data reporting 21.8 percent of the city lives in poverty.

Kmart announced Wednesday that it will close its 3700 S. Campbell Ave. location in late June.

The Springfield school board devoted the first hour of last week's study session to early childhood education.

Victor Peralta poses for a picture during the 10th annual Buenos Aires Tattoo Show in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday.

Details of John Jungmann's new superintendent contract were released Friday by Springfield Public Schools.