Good morning, Springfield.

The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds will open for its first weekend of summer with a clear bag policy to limit backpacks with hidden pockets and boost security.

Officials say the rule aims to reduce prohibited items on site.

Workers at Key Cannabis Dispensary in Springfield ratified a union contract on July 30 that brings wage increases, bonuses, and extra paid time off; they are only the second Missouri dispensary to secure such benefits.

The Springfield-Greene County Library has published its Local History and Genealogy blog featuring new articles that explore lost towns, local dialect and local sports legends — including Mickey Mantle.

Visitors can read these insights online or at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave today.

70 years ago, Missouri awarded its first interstate contract for I-44 (in August 1956), marking a quiet milestone that contrasts with the lively 100th anniversary of Route 66, a road that once brought travelers through downtown.

Springfield Little Theatre announced its 2026-27 Board of Directors today at historic Landers Theatre, led by Seth Swafford of Palen Music Center.

It also revealed the mainstage season with shows like Les Misérables, Arsenic and Old Lace, and Mean Girls as part of the 10 to 100 Strategic Plan.

Archival photos celebrate Springfield-area marching bands that performed in parades and festivals over the years.

Images capture events including the Downtown Springfield Christmas Parade and the Ozarko Invitational Marching Festival, highlighting a cherished local tradition.

A study found that in 2024, 1 in 4 children & 1 in 5 adults in southwest Missouri experienced food insecurity.

Ozarks Food Harvest now needs 40 million meals annually and asks community members to donate funds or volunteer, as food prices and living costs continue to rise.