The local MSA follows suit with the other seven regions in Missouri.

Digital Editor Geoff Pickle brings internet, public records and technology coverage and analysis.

Divided council rejects member’s bid for moratorium.

It's part of the Missouri budget on Gov. Mike Parson's desk.

Statehouse columnist Phill Brooks examines the state General Assembly’s closing days.

Construction of Chadwick Flyer Trail overpass expected to begin in 2024.

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, education, government, hospitality, media and technology.

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

Councilmember Craig Hosmer blames a climate of micromanagement for instability in city hall.

The city’s board recently approved a bid from Construct Cos. LLC.

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

Springfield Business Journal counts down the fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks.

While the 2023 session of the Missouri General Assembly led to passage of a roughly $50 billion budget that awaits approval from Gov. Mike Parson, local and state officials have mixed reviews on how well the past several months went in Jefferson City.

William “Dub” Duston took office in early 2019.

The development group's proposal is slated to appear before council on May 22.

Proposed contract would cover higher salaries and benefits for Springfield Police Department officers on campus.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks is the sole Queen City operation in a new state funding list.

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

Reporter Karen Craigo brings you government and development coverage and analysis.