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USPS refusing delivery service for two Springfield streets
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – People living on two Springfield streets on opposite sides of the city aren’t getting their mail delivered. Neighbors tell us they’re now having to pick up their mail themselves due to either loose dogs or people threatening the postal workers. “It makes it stressful, it really does,” said Cathy Sanders, who has […]
Here's how to participate in Springfield local government, speak at meetings
Whether you are new to Springfield or an Ozarks native, navigating how you can follow and participate in local government can be complex. Here's a guide to making your voice heard when it comes to local decision-making. Springfield City Council meets every other Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Springfield Regional Police & Fire Training Center located at 2620 W. Battlefield Road. Springfield Planning & Zoning Commission meets at the same facility every other Thursday. Up-to-date information...
Honor Flight of the Ozarks prepares for first flight of 2024 on May 29
Honor Flight of the Ozarks held a training session for 81 veterans and 81 guardians Sunday, May 19, at Springfield-Branson National Airport for the first Honor Flight of 2024. The daylong trip to Washington, D.C., will take the veterans to visit their memorials. This trip will have one veteran from World War II; 16 from the Korean Conflict, including one woman; and the remainder from Vietnam, including two women. One veteran from Arkansas is going on the trip.
3 Missouri Cities Among Best Places to Live in 2024
A new ranking for 2024 puts three Missouri cities among some of the best places to live in 2024. Missouri is home to the St. Louis Cardinals, the Kansas City Chiefs, BBQ, and some of the most beautiful cities in the nation. A new ranking lists three cities among the best places to live in the Show-Me State.
Kissick Avenue bridge over Lake Springfield to close for gas main repairs
The Kissick Avenue bridge over Lake Springfield will be closed the week of Monday, June 3, according to a City Utilities press release. Traffic will be diverted as City Utilities makes repairs to a natural gas main running along the bridge, with work expected to take a full week. The...
Signup starts June 1 for the Library's Summer Reading Program
Embark on a thrilling journey for all ages during the 2024 Summer Reading Program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” through the Springfield-Greene County Library District. Tiny tots and preschoolers can be read to, while kids, teens and adults can dive into their favorite topics all summer to earn...
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