Durango, Colorado-based American Heritage Railways now operates the tourist railway.

An event scheduled Sept. 7 marks the official debut of Loomi in downtown Springfield.

BluCurrent Credit Union held a June 21 grand opening at an office building it renovated at 4520 S. National Ave.; Ozark Mountain Gymnastics changed ownership; and a Branson theater property made way for a new entertainment business with the opening of Star Concert Hall.

The store in Lansing is slated to open in early 2026.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples five products he says are worth a look amid upcoming seasonal changes.

Patrick Ransdell starts early next month.

Tillman Redevelopment targets a mid-November launch for independent venture College Station Theater LLC.

Owner says decision was made after failed lease negotiations for Hopedale Plaza space in Ozark.

A series of announcements made Saturday include news that the museum is 75% of the way toward reaching its capital campaign goal and that a new mission statement is being adopted. 

New ownership brings fresh color to the historic Walnut Street Inn.

Southwest Missouri Film Office launches this month at The Gillioz.

An independent panel of judges has selected this year’s class of Most Influential Women. With the addition of this class, 500 women have received this award.

The two companies that are active in the Springfield market break ground on a 150,000-square-foot arena in Sedalia.

The office, located at The Gillioz Center for Arts and Entertainment, is a regional resource to leverage Show MO Act film credits, approved by the state legislature in 2023. 

A ceremony this week will honor Mary Jean (Price) Walls, the first Black applicant to the Springfield university.

An open house is scheduled to include announcements later this week.

In Springfield, businesses centered around community gaming have seen a surge. From classic board games to esports venues, multiple companies have opened in the last year, including Village Meeple Board Game Cafe, 5c Gaming, Dirk’s Tavern and Cricketts Esports.

Moon City Pub is back in business after a trio of former employees bought the venture and reopened it; Marshfield retail shop Sully Loves Sugar more than doubled its space with a move; and Springfield marketing industry veteran Neil Frost went into business for himself by launching Enable Bookkeeping LLC.

Officials say some couples are reducing, delaying celebrations amid high prices for nuptials.

Plans had called for water park to open in mid-2024.