A local match of nearly $14 million would complement ARPA funds approved for the $27 million project.

Buc-ee’s is a magnet for satellite development, city official says.

Part of a 30-year plan for Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, officials expect the $25 million arena to draw national events.

Proceeds from the 3% tax would fund public safety, addiction prevention and treatment, mental health services and housing. 

The 30-year plan includes new buildings and multiple renovations and upgrades. 

The city is having a building boom that officials say is unlike any other in its history.

A property care team to be activated in 2024 is one of the chief proposals of the city of Springfield’s Nuisance Property Work Group. Rental inspections are another.

More affordable housing may present a parking shortage.

Separate projects raise concerns about parking in the historic district. 

Meeting also includes biogas recovery proposal for Noble Hill Landfill.

Southern Hills Shopping Center improvement is not a transportation project, according to Councilmember Craig Hosmer. 

Planned development changes would apply to 402 acres.

Ozarks Pridefest a sticking point in lone dissenting vote.

A second Target store may be coming to the city.

Springfield City Council will vote on an annual operating budget that is approaching half a billion dollars at its June 5 meeting.

The Growth and Development Advisory Council has been under Councilmember Craig Hosmer’s scrutiny since he learned about it a year ago. 

Divided council rejects member’s bid for moratorium.

Compensation for mayors and city council members vary widely from one municipality to another.

Craig Hosmer, a member of the governing body, maintains the deal was done before it ever came to council. 

The measure in Springfield would tax recreational weed at 3% to fund public safety, mental health, substance abuse and housing initiatives.