Good morning, Springfield.

Springfield may see the Olympic flame pass through town on its journey to Los Angeles for the 2028 games (pending final plans).

Denny’s plans to open its second diner on North Glenstone Ave, replacing the former Wings Etc. building.

A permit filed in early July remains pending + property records list the site at 2651 N. Glenstone Ave near I-44.

Chipotle is constructing its fourth restaurant in Springfield at 2746 N.

Kansas Expressway (former Golden Corral site) and will open to customers by the end of 2026.

The Coffee Ethic opened a new coffee shop inside Heitz House on the west end of campus on Aug.

17. The store becomes the company’s second location under new leadership (Jim Wilson became a 50% partner in February).

A Venezuelan family was deported after a Jan.

2 traffic stop near Highlandville when Angel Acosta Ramirez was ticketed for speeding (despite holding asylum documents), leading to their forced removal after nearly three years in the U.S.

Springfield-Greene County Library District named its children’s story hour room after local author David Harrison on Thursday, honoring his six decades of writing for kids + inspiring young readers.

Harrison said he is grateful and looks forward to spending time with young locals in the new space.

Journalist Jacob Brower will release his debut novel 'September 10' at a public launch event in Springfield on Sept.

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The DEA held its fifth National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day yesterday in Springfield to honor those killed by synthetic drugs.

Officials credited family and community conversations with reducing overdoses.

Ozark city officials and developers broke ground on the 229-acre Marabella project on Aug.

20 east of James River Church. The phased development will eventually offer nearly 800 housing units, walking trails, recreational areas, and commercial spaces.

Missouri State has named Skyler Locklear its starting quarterback.

The former UTEP player beat fellow transfer Henry Belin and will lead the offense as the Bears prepare for their Sept. 5 game against Texas A&M.