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Rountree Neighborhood Unveils New Community Landmark

What We Know: A new landmark is taking flight in Springfield’s Rountree neighborhood. What It Means: The neighborhood unveiled a large stainless-steel owl sculpture at Fairway Glenn on Saturday, just […]

Date published: October 5, 2026

Native Grasses Could Help Missouri Farmers Beat the Heat

What We Know: Farmers in Missouri are being encouraged to add more native grasses to their pastures, especially during the hot and dry summer months. Tall fescue is common across […]

Date published: October 5, 2026

Gunfire Outside Hollister Home Leads to Charges

What We Know: A man from Branson is facing charges after police say he fired a gun outside a home in Hollister. What It Means: Police were called to the […]

Date published: October 5, 2026

Stabbing at Lebanon Motel Leads to Arrest

What We Know: A man from Lebanon is in custody following a stabbing at a motel over the weekend. What It Means: Police were called to the Red Fox Motel […]

Date published: October 5, 2026

Man Convicted in Taney County Officer Shooting

What We Know: A Taney County jury has convicted a man in the 2024 shooting of a law enforcement officer near Kissee Mills. What It Means: David Viner was found […]

Date published: October 5, 2026

Springfield Lays Out Next Steps for Data Center Proposal

What We Know: Springfield is looking to buy more time before accepting applications for large data centers. What It Means: City staff wants to extend the current pause on data […]

Date published: October 5, 2026

Lindenlure Road Access Dispute Goes Before Christian County

What We Know: A familiar fight over public access to the Finley River at Lindenlure is back before Christian County officials. Four families who own property near the popular swimming […]

Date published: October 4, 2026

ICE Partnership Coming to Greene County Sheriff’s Office

What We Know: The Greene County Sheriff’s Office has entered into a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. What It Means: The sheriff’s office signed onto ICE’s 287(g) […]

Date published: October 4, 2026

Fatal Gun Accident Under Investigation in Marshfield

What We Know: A tragic accident in Marshfield has claimed the life of a 5-year-old girl. What It Means: Police Chief Doug Fannen says officers were called to a home […]

Date published: October 4, 2026

Frozen Berries Recalled Over Possible Health Risk

What We Know: Frozen berries sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s are being recalled because of possible E. coli contamination. What It Means: The recall includes Great Value frozen organic […]

Date published: October 4, 2026

Developer Claims $1 Million Loss Over Data Project Posts

What We Know: A developer interested in building a digital infrastructure facility in Springfield says social media posts about another project have cost his company more than $1 million. What […]

Date published: October 4, 2026

Voters in Webster County to Decide on Road and Bridge Sales Tax

What We Know: Webster County voters will decide in November whether to keep a half-cent sales tax for county roads and bridges. What It Means: The tax has been around […]

Date published: October 1, 2026