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2016 City News Releases

Posted on: March 1, 2016

Mayor Bob Stephens to host news conference at 10 a.m.

MEDIA ALERT Mayor Bob Stephens will host a news conference at 10 a.m. today at the Springfield Regional Police-Fire Training Center, 2620 W. Battlefield Road. Immediately following the news conference, the mayor will be available for one-on-one interviews with media. # # # For more information, contact Mayor Bob Stephens at 417-766-5075.

View livestream of news conference.

⇐Previous Jefferson Avenue Footbridge to close beginning March 1 for inspection Next⇒ City Attorney Dan Wichmer accepts new position

Other News in 2016 City News Releases

January sales tax revenue up 13% compared to budget

Posted on: January 11, 2016

Zone 1 residents invited to help map out details of improvement plan for northwest SGF Jan. 30

Posted on: January 12, 2016

Jan. 11 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: January 11, 2016

City of Springfield Weekly News Tip Sheet

Posted on: January 12, 2016

Zone 2 Councilman Justin Burnett resigns

Posted on: January 14, 2016

Zone 2 Councilman Justin Burnett rescinds resignation

Posted on: January 15, 2016

Tonight's Council-CACCD public hearing meeting canceled

Posted on: January 19, 2016

Tree City USA meeting postponed, P&Z canceled

Posted on: January 21, 2016

Springfield-Greene County 911 telecommunicators field record call numbers in last 4 weeks

Posted on: January 25, 2016

Jan. 25 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: January 25, 2016

Join City, community leaders and neighbors for Zone 1 Connect event on Saturday

Posted on: January 27, 2016

Join City, community leaders and neighbors for Zone 1 Connect event on Saturday

Posted on: January 27, 2016

Mayor to issue proclamation recognizing bravery of neighbors who pulled boy from burning home

Posted on: February 4, 2016

Police, partner agencies continue to assist individuals notified to vacate properties

Posted on: February 5, 2016

February sales tax revenue down 7% compared to budget; YTD revenues still up 3% over budget

Posted on: February 8, 2016

Feb. 8 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: February 8, 2016

City solicits bids for properties

Posted on: February 10, 2016

Help 9-1-1 help you by filling out functional needs form for household

Posted on: February 9, 2016

City employee dies in accident at landfill

Posted on: February 10, 2016

REMINDER: Zone 2 City Councilman Justin Burnett to host community meeting tonight

Posted on: February 25, 2016

Zone 3 City Councilman Mike Schilling to host community meeting March 15

Posted on: March 8, 2016

Mayor’s Task Force on Crisis Sheltering to present recommendations to Council on Monday

Posted on: February 25, 2016

Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee issues clean report to City Council

Posted on: February 22, 2016

Feb. 22 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: February 22, 2016

Mayor’s Task Force on Crisis Sheltering presents recommendations to Council

Posted on: February 29, 2016

Jefferson Avenue Footbridge to close beginning March 1 for inspection

Posted on: March 1, 2016

City Attorney Dan Wichmer accepts new position

Posted on: March 1, 2016

March sales tax revenue up 24% compared to budget

Posted on: March 7, 2016

1 Million Cups Springfield moves to the Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: March 4, 2016

Media invited to March 14 luncheon to discuss upcoming Convoy of Hope: Springfield event

Posted on: March 7, 2016

March 7 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: March 7, 2016

Marianne Banks named Interim City Attorney

Posted on: March 8, 2016

City details efforts to address poverty and homelessness

Posted on: March 13, 2016

Today's media lunch about Convoy of Hope Springfield event postponed

Posted on: March 14, 2016

Sculpture takes springtime tumble Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.

Posted on: March 14, 2016

City continues to respond to March 13-14 flash flooding event

Posted on: March 14, 2016

Please join us at 10 a.m. at the Gillioz to hear about 2016 Route 66 Festival event lineup

Posted on: March 22, 2016

City to pay to house inmates in Miller, Taney counties

Posted on: March 21, 2016

March 21 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: March 21, 2016

2016 Route 66 Festival to offer three days of cars, motorcycles, concerts and family fun

Posted on: March 22, 2016

City Council hears first reading for West Wye connection project

Posted on: March 23, 2016

City, Community Partnership of the Ozarks to host landlord training seminar April 9

Posted on: March 30, 2016

Author and professor Robert D. Putnam to speak at MSU Public Affairs Conference April 8

Posted on: March 31, 2016

Gift of Time volunteer appreciation program to host 25th annual banquet June 30

Posted on: April 11, 2016

April 4 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: April 4, 2016

April sales tax revenues down 3% compared to budget

Posted on: April 8, 2016

City of Springfield, Greene County observe National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Posted on: April 13, 2016

9-1-1 Director Zim Schwartze named Missouri 9-1-1 Director of the Year

Posted on: April 12, 2016

April 18 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: April 18, 2016

MEDIA ALERT: Second Sculpture Walk installation Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Springfield Brewing Co.

Posted on: April 19, 2016

MEDIA ALERT: Hearing continues at 1:30 p.m., Friday

Posted on: April 28, 2016

Saturday marks 90th anniversary of telegram sent from Springfield naming Route 66

Posted on: April 29, 2016

City participating in CFO's Give Ozarks to raise funds for Route 66 Plaza Clock Tower

Posted on: May 2, 2016

May 2 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 2, 2016

Hotel/Motel Tax Reallocation Committee announces 2016 application process

Posted on: May 3, 2016

City Manager presents Proposed 2017 Budget to City Council

Posted on: May 3, 2016

Last piece in 2016 Sculpture Walk installed in downtown SGF today

Posted on: May 5, 2016

Mayor releases statement on Holstein findings

Posted on: May 4, 2016

May sales tax revenues down 12% compared to budget

Posted on: May 10, 2016

Holstein releases findings on Fulnecky issue

Posted on: May 4, 2016

May 16 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 16, 2016

EPA awards $200,000 to Springfield for job training program

Posted on: May 18, 2016

9-1-1 Director Zim Schwartze named Director of the Year by international association

Posted on: May 23, 2016

City Finance Director announces retirement

Posted on: May 25, 2016

Mayor's State of the City address 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 2 at The Arc of the Ozarks

Posted on: May 31, 2016

May 31 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 31, 2016

Mayor in State of City address: Springfield in especially strong position

Posted on: June 2, 2016

MEDIA ALERT: EPA to Recognize Springfield, Mo., for Effective Use of Brownfields Assistance

Posted on: June 9, 2016

June sales tax revenues up 11% compared to budget

Posted on: June 9, 2016

June 13 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: June 13, 2016

Frank Romines selected as Springfield City Attorney

Posted on: June 16, 2016

Square sculpture to be tumbled Tuesday, June 21 in honor of Tom Billionis

Posted on: June 20, 2016

June 27 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: June 27, 2016

25th annual Gift of Time awards luncheon Thursday at Ramada Oasis Convention Center

Posted on: June 29, 2016

25th annual Gift of Time Awards luncheon honors 41, awards 5

Posted on: June 30, 2016

July sales tax revenues down 12% compared to budget

Posted on: July 7, 2016

REMINDER: City, community partners and neighbors to launch Zone Blitz at 9 a.m. at Nichols Park

Posted on: July 11, 2016

Zone Blitz initiative promotes community unity

Posted on: July 11, 2016

July 11 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: July 11, 2016

David Holtmann named interim Finance director

Posted on: July 18, 2016

No building inspections Aug. 2; inspectors to attend training

Posted on: July 20, 2016

City Human Resources director announces retirement

Posted on: July 22, 2016

National Night Out promotes safe, healthy neighborhoods

Posted on: July 25, 2016

July 25 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: July 25, 2016

City to host public input meeting Aug. 11 to discuss C-Street TIF projects

Posted on: August 1, 2016

August sales tax revenues down 2% compared to budget

Posted on: August 8, 2016

City, West Central Neighborhood to ceremoniously break ground for Route 66 Plaza Streetscape Aug. 10

Posted on: August 8, 2016

Aug. 8 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: August 8, 2016

Festival founders hope to pass preservation of Historic Route 66 to future generations

Posted on: August 9, 2016

Festival organizers release parade details, instructions for participants

Posted on: August 9, 2016

MEDIA ALERT: City, West Central Neighborhood to break ground for Route 66 Streetscape Aug. 10

Posted on: August 9, 2016

West Central Neighborhood to host pre-party Friday before the Route 66 Festival Parade

Posted on: August 10, 2016

City GIS staff create 80-stop virtual tour down Springfield’s stretch of Historic Route 66

Posted on: August 10, 2016

Expect road closures, traffic delays downtown Friday-Sunday during Route 66 Festival

Posted on: August 10, 2016

Gypsy tour tradition comes to the Mother Road during Route 66 Festival this weekend

Posted on: August 11, 2016

Love to chat about Route 66? Visit The Old Glass Place Aug. 13-14

Posted on: August 12, 2016

Festival’s John T. Woodruff Award to be presented Saturday

Posted on: August 12, 2016

Route 66 Festival draws record attendance

Posted on: August 14, 2016

OEM Director Chet Hunter announces resignation

Posted on: August 14, 2016

MEDIA ALERT: National Resource Network to update City Council on findings

Posted on: August 16, 2016

Parkview High School Alumni to Kick Off 60th Anniversary at Friday’s football game

Posted on: August 19, 2016

Sept. 6 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: September 6, 2016

Zone 2 Council seat open

Posted on: August 25, 2016

September sales tax revenues up 3% compared to budget

Posted on: September 2, 2016

Application process for Zone 2 Council seat opens Sept. 6

Posted on: September 5, 2016

REMINDER: Results of study of SGF congregations to be revealed Sept. 9

Posted on: September 6, 2016

MEDIA ALERT: City to host public meeting Sept. 8 to discuss C-Street TIF, Public Works projects

Posted on: September 6, 2016

CreAsian restaurant to donate half of Sept. 14 gross sales to Springfield Police and Fire

Posted on: September 12, 2016

City PIO staff recognized with national award for walk-through model of downtown

Posted on: September 12, 2016

Saturday's 7th annual Jazz Festival to offer 7 hours of free live music

Posted on: September 21, 2016

Eight citizens apply for Zone 2 City Council Seat

Posted on: September 17, 2016

City’s Sustainability Officer Barbara Lucks announces resignation

Posted on: September 15, 2016

Eight citizens apply for Zone 2 City Council Seat

Posted on: September 17, 2016

Square sculpture takes fall season tumble Tuesday at 7:30

Posted on: September 19, 2016

Sept. 19 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: September 19, 2016

Dr. Thomas Prater selected for Zone 2 City Council seat

Posted on: September 20, 2016

Students to make a difference in Zone 1 during Parkview Cares Day tomorrow

Posted on: September 28, 2016

Second- and third-graders to discover Treasures of the City Tuesday evening

Posted on: September 29, 2016

Oct. 3 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 3, 2016

Reminder: Second- and third-graders to discover Treasures of the City this evening

Posted on: October 4, 2016

October sales tax revenues on target

Posted on: October 11, 2016

Mayor’s Commission for Children executive director announces resignation

Posted on: October 11, 2016

Oct. 17 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 17, 2016

Darla Morrison named interim Human Resources director

Posted on: October 20, 2016

Interested in running for City Council? Info packets available starting Monday

Posted on: October 21, 2016

City of Springfield to study the efficiency of trash and recycling services, gather public input

Posted on: October 25, 2016

City Council updated on Jefferson Avenue Footbridge condition

Posted on: October 27, 2016

Breck Ruddick charged with leash law and cruelty to animals violations

Posted on: October 27, 2016

Safe Housing Inspection Pilot Program Proposal approved by City Council

Posted on: October 31, 2016

Oct. 31 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 31, 2016

Zone 2 City Councilman Dr. Tom Prater to host community meeting Nov. 16

Posted on: November 2, 2016

November sales tax revenues down 5% compared to budget

Posted on: November 3, 2016

Breck Ruddick plea agreement on animal charges

Posted on: November 3, 2016

City-County jail lawsuit hearing held Nov. 3

Posted on: November 3, 2016

Municipal Court Judge Todd Thornhill appointed to Missouri Press-Bar Commission

Posted on: November 8, 2016

REMINDER: Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 19

Posted on: November 18, 2016

New regulations pave way for Transportation Network Companies

Posted on: November 14, 2016

Nov. 14 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: November 14, 2016

MEDIA ALERT: Park Central Square Christmas Tree to be installed 10 a.m. Tuesday

Posted on: November 15, 2016

Mayor encourages shopping local on Saturday

Posted on: November 23, 2016

Department of Labor awards $3 million to Springfield for job training

Posted on: November 28, 2016

Nov. 28 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: November 28, 2016

City receives Distinguished Budget Award 10th year in a row

Posted on: November 29, 2016

Rating agency upgrades two of City’s bond issues

Posted on: November 29, 2016

December sales tax revenues down 10% compared to budget

Posted on: December 5, 2016

Springfield City Council approves jail agreement with Vernon County

Posted on: December 12, 2016

City hosts dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting for north SGF Job Center

Posted on: December 12, 2016

Dec. 12 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: December 12, 2016

MSU social work students to present findings from Doling neighborhood study tonight

Posted on: December 15, 2016

Judge issues order on matters related to jail lawsuit

Posted on: December 15, 2016

Sculpture takes wintry tumble Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.

Posted on: December 19, 2016

City Council receives independent audit report

Posted on: December 20, 2016

Accounting firm completes audit of Parks department

Posted on: December 21, 2016