Springfield’s mayor for the last eight years eyes retirement after exit this month.

Position has been without a permanent leader for three months.

Economist says in a global economy, everyone is vulnerable to the effects.

Springfield waste officials outline a four-step plan to increase recycling and to improve the city’s cleanliness.

Guest columnist Bob Helm promotes voter education resources offered by the Springfield chamber.

The Springfield nonprofit points to an expected loss of $3 million worth of food via TEFAP.

On the heels of Springfield City Council’s passage of an ordinance allowing cars to be impounded for nonregistration, that measure’s sponsors turned their attention to a new compliance issue: unpaid personal property taxes by businesses.

Newsmakers are compiled in the areas of banking & finance, government, insurance, law and nonprofit.

Halting bureau’s work relieved regulatory burden, some execs say.

The position’s salary is set at $350K, 30% higher than the exiting salary of the last city manager.

State Supreme Court weighs challenge on issue’s constitutionality.

United Springfield backs SPS board candidates.

The measure has been referred to a council committee for review.

Roye Cole, Jeremy Manley and Dr. Michael Pfander are selected by the governor.

Larry Flett, 62, worked as a police officer prior to his time as a solid waste operations associate.

United Springfield makes city of Springfield endorsements ahead of the April 8 election.

MoDOT notice points to traffic impacts starting March 24.

Petition organizers say they don't agree with city's assessment and are exploring their options.

Newsmakers are compiled in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, construction, education, insurance, law, nonprofit and technology.

Over $60 million in combined bond issue proposals at three area school districts will go before voters April 8.