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Birthplace of Route 66 Festival organizers announce 2023 lineup

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival organizers are the City of Springfield, Aaron Sachs & Associates, KY3/KSPR/CW, Downtown Springfield Association and West Central Neighborhood Alliance. Read on...
Hammons Field purchase official, City now owns Hammons Field and adjacent parking lots

Hammons Field purchase official, City now owns Hammons Field and adjacent parking lots Read on...
City awarded $3.7 million grant from Missouri Department of Economic Development

The City of Springfield has been awarded a $3.7 million Community Revitalization Grant by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). Read on...
City starts plans for new City Council members

The City has begun plans for the transition of at least three City Council seats. General Seat D Councilman Richard Ollis, Zone 3 Councilman Mike Schilling and General Seat C Councilman Andy Lear have chosen not to run for reelection. Read on...
March 20 City Council meeting summary

Springfield City Council met at Historic City Hall at 6:30 p.m. March 20. A written summary and video recording of the meeting are available. Read on...
Springfield Police to restart pedestrian safety Yield Checks at area crosswalks beginning March 24

The City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program is once again stepping up their driver crosswalk compliance efforts. Beginning Friday, March 24 fail to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk and you may get pulled over. Read on...
Springfield’s Jordan Creek daylighting featured in national publication

Springfield, Missouri’s “Renew Jordan Creek” project is featured in Smithsonian Magazine, in an article titled “How ‘Daylighting’ Buried Waterways Is Revitalizing Cities Across America.” Read on...
Mayor, City mourn loss of Springfield physician Dr. John D. Bentley

Mayor Ken McClure and the City of Springfield mourn the loss of John D. Bentley, M.D., a physician, humanitarian and friend. Read on...
City’s recommendations for HUD program funds available for public review until 5 p.m. April 5

The City of Springfield’s Draft FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations are available for public review and comment until 5 p.m. April 5. Read on...
Springfield Police Department’s 2022 Annual Report now available

The Springfield Police Department’s 2022 Annual Report highlights activity throughout the year and is now available to the public. Read on...
Residents turn out for housing study public meeting

About 100 residents had their first opportunity Feb. 23 to give their input on a city-wide housing study that could shape the future of how people live in Springfield. Read on...
City set to begin final phase of Republic Road Widening at Campbell Avenue in March

The City is set to begin the final phase of Republic Road Widening beginning March 13 providing traffic capacity and safety improvements along one of the busiest retail corridors in Springfield. Read on...
Springfield crime down 17 percent overall in 2022

The Springfield Police Department’s 2022 crime report tracks and analyzes more than 50 crime types in three categories: crimes against persons, crimes against property and crimes against society. Read on...
City Council approves purchase of Hammons Field, parking lots

City Council approved the combination $12 million purchase agreement Feb, 14. Read on...
Restore SGF names board of directors

Restore SGF, a nonprofit community initiative to improve housing conditions and raise residential property values in Springfield’s historic neighborhoods, has named 11 community members to form a board of directors. Read on...
City to begin housing study process this week

APD Urban Planning + Management out of Atlanta, GA will be in Springfield later this week to begin conducting a comprehensive housing condition study for the entire city. Read on...
APD Urban Planning + Management selected to perform Springfield housing study

APD specializes in neighborhood planning/revitalization with an emphasis on housing. Read on...
ARPA Review Committee to recommend $7M in allocations for homeless services, affordable housing

At its Oct. 11 meeting, City Council ARPA Review Committee voted to recommend the allocation of approximately $7 million in funds to support homeless services and affordable housing projects. Read on...
City Council allocates $31.3M in ARPA funding requests

At its July 25 meeting, City Council allocated more than $31 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to fund transformative community projects for Springfield. Read on...
City seeks to fill boards and commissions vacancies

The City has more than 25 standing boards and commissions, providing hundreds of opportunities for citizens to get involved in the community. Read on...