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Reflecting on 2024, the SBJ newsroom ranked the Top 10 stories that impacted regional business.
Councilmember Brandon Jenson revived the dormant issue of a commercial development at Sunshine Street and National Avenue and then dropped it with an apology at the Dec. 16 meeting of Springfield City Council.
Springfield restaurateur Michael Felts has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution in a Paycheck Protection Program fraud scheme case prosecuted by the federal government.
Springfield City Council considers tax incentive plan for addition to Springfield’s innovation district.
RBX Inc. and Humper Equipment expect to remain in operation amid the reorganization proceedings.
Some findings were corrected before the final report was issued, officials say.
Outgoing Springfield City Manager Jason Gage was a finalist for the job in northwest Missouri.
Shifting landscape – literal and figurative – takes center stage as city and United Soccer Leagues pen a feasibility study agreement.
The businessperson is ordered by Judge Stephen R. Bough to spend 24 months in prison and to pay nearly $8.2 million in restitution.
The funding is part of $5 million awarded statewide.
Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, education, law and tourism.
A federal district court in Texas has temporarily halted enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, a law requiring businesses to disclose their beneficial ownership information to the federal government.
The consensus revenue estimate for fiscal 2026 projects a 1.6% increase in net general revenue collections.
Deputy City Manager Collin Quigley is slated to serve in the temporary role, pending council approval.
The state is providing nearly $1.9 million for the program in fiscal 2025, officials say.
A contractor is accused of allegedly taking upfront payments and not completing promised solar panel installations.
Bob Hosutt and Jill Patterson are appointed to the State Rehabilitation Council and Child Abuse Neglect and Review Board, respectively.
United Soccer Leagues proposes soccer stadium beside Cardinals ballpark.
Rick Ziegenfuss has led the municipality since the early 2000s.
President-elect Donald Trump says the former representative from southwest Missouri "is an extremely hard worker, and respected by all, especially by those who know him in Congress."
Canine-themed Big Dog Deli LLC opened; The Chicas Club got its start; and Burrell Behavioral Health debuted a new clinic in Marshfield.
Fast-casual Mexican concept Pancheros coming to Springfield
Jack Henry to consolidate Springfield operations through building sale
Gov. Kehoe repeals paid sick leave law
Local brewing company seeks investors
Springfield company starts work on large-scale Nixa housing development
Capital gains exemption and motor vehicle fee hike bills signed by Missouri governor