A trio of agenda items at the Oct. 16 meeting of Springfield City Council aims to connect portions of the city’s greenways trail system.

Ecological improvements to Lake Springfield and development of recreational, cultural and natural amenities surrounding it are highlights of a proposed $1 billion master plan unveiled to the public this month.

Debra Hickey was an elected official for the city for nearly two decades.

Officials say the state's jobless rate has been below the national level for over eight years.

Tom Franiak is the founder and owner of Midwest Cabinets and Design.

Sen. Karla Eslinger is among 17 state officials selected for the newly formed advisory group.

Grants would advance the Forward SGF comprehensive plan initiative to connect trails within the greenways system.

The goal of the modifications is to provide more green space downtown and update landscaping.

Restore SGF is accepting applications on a rolling basis through Dec. 1 for the Block Challenge Grant Program, which encourages groups of neighbors to work together on exterior home improvements.

City seeks private developers to transform 1,000 acres including lake and decommissioned power plant.

The biggest monthly change was in energy prices, which declined 1.1% to largely offset minimal increases in food and rent.

Awards will fund research on goat meat consumption and grape breeding.

The document serves as an appraisal of facility needs to accommodate growth, officials say.

Options for the redevelopment plan, with a focus on nature, recreation and economic development, will be unveiled.

The community improvement district would fund site improvements.

Six businesses are in Missouri's 7th Congressional District, which includes Springfield.

Organizers expect ‘hundreds’ of jobs will be available at Branson gathering.