When James Wilson, who lives on Park Central Square, addressed council in August, he described a pack of 15 motorcycles roaring down St. Louis Street in the evening.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, education, health care, government, law, nonprofit and utilities.

The first of two planned expansion efforts by Springfield Brewing Co. launched in Rogersville; Legal Services of Southern Missouri relocated; and a new Springfield Fire Department station opened.

Buffer yard enforcement concerns had sunk measure in August.

Community Partnership of the Ozarks is among organizations leading the effort to address an identified increase in youth gun violence.

Some assets of the company formerly known as Lumber Liquidators are being acquired by its founder after originally announcing systemwide closure plans.

Councilmember Craig Hosmer’s vote nixed project at last meeting because of general buffer yard concerns. 

Guest columnist Brett Hodges: "Although it’s impossible to summarize every single one of the changes caused by the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in such a short article, a familiarity with some of these important changes will hopefully be sufficient to put taxpayers and tax professionals on notice that the tax world is about to be very different."

The Building a Region publication explores business issues fueling and impeding growth, corporate responsibility and government support needs.

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, chambers of commerce, engineering, government, hospitality, information technology, law, law enforcement, marketing and nonprofit.

The future of Plaza Towers is in question as the owner of the 10-story, 130,000-square-foot property faces a litany of criminal charges amid millions of dollars’ worth of renovations to the real estate.

Allegations in the lawsuit include claims of insurance fraud.

Drops are reported in areas such as individual income tax and corporate tax collections.

The facility on Missouri State's campus drops Medicaid ineligibility requirement.

The Springfield municipality takes further action in case involving the Section 8 housing.

The plan, which offered tax incentives for redevelopment projects, expired in 2023. 

The Springfield real estate businessperson remains in custody, according to U.S. attorney's office.

The building near downtown Springfield is slated for use as a day center for homeless people.

Corey Hendrickson is ordered to spend time in prison and pay restitution.