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Health department shuts down Springfield restaurant for violating risk control plan
A Springfield restaurant closed temporarily last week for violating its risk control plan, according to a Sept. 24 report from a Springfield-Greene County Health Department's food inspector. Triple Eights, 1701 S. Kansas Expressway, closed for 24 hours after a food inspector observed two containers of hot and sour soup being stored at room temperature since the day before and three packages of crab sticks that had been on the counter since that morning, according to the report....
Missouri Town Has an AirBnB in an Old Morgue
Craving a unique experience in an overnight stay? The tiny town of Ozark, MO. has something extra special waiting to welcome you in. An old haunted morgue has been turned into a home and subsequently an Airbnb. Yes you can spend the night there. Many have. Have you heard stories...
Future sampling plans announced for those near former Kerr-McGee Plant
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On Thursday night, environmental officials met with the community that was affected by contamination left behind by a railroad tie manufacturer that closed in 2006. The Kerr-McGee wood treatment plant previously treated railroad ties but the process and disposal of the treatment contaminated the soil and groundwater. At Thursday’s meeting, people were able […]
Track to trail: Rails scrapped for new SGF-Ozark greenway
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Business owners on the city’s southeast side are seeing history give way to the future. A historic rail line is in the process of being removed. In its place will be one of the largest recreational projects the area has seen in years. “I’m a big fan of the tracks. It’s a […]
Community Focus Report released, here’s what they’ve found
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A group of community leaders in Springfield today released the 20th community focus report.The annual report sorts societal factors into two categories — blue ribbons for issues where Springfield is excelling and red flags for areas where the community is struggling. Some of the blue-ribbon topics include economic growth, graduation rates and […]
North Springfield Betterment Association to host candidate forum
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The North Springfield Betterment Association (NSBA) will host a candidate forum and mixer next week. According to a press release from NSBA, the free event is designed to give residents a chance to engage and speak with candidates appearing on the Nov. 5 ballot. The event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 8 […]
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