OPINION: Inspired by “Gibbs’ Rules” on the TV series "NCIS," columnist Paul Kincaid spent time thinking about rules he has developed over the years. They include, "Don’t tell a lie or repeat a lie — it ruins your credibility." Read it: sgfcitizen.org/voices-opini...

CORRECTION: The donation was made by Dick Pendleton.

Missouri State University's School of Accountancy is now the Pendleton Family School of Accountancy after a seven-figure donation by alumnus David Pendleton. The gift will be used to help upgrade and improve the school’s services to its students. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/schools/spri...

Competing at the highest level of bowling has been Spencer Robarge’s dream since he was 4 years old. That dream becomes a reality this month as the Kickapoo High School graduate begins his rookie season on the PBA Tour. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

The nonprofit Leaders for Ozarks Region Evolvement has hired its first full-time executive director. Allison Cash succeeds Dean Thompson, who acted as interim executive director in LORE’s founding phase. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

The pedestrian bridge over South Campbell Avenue will be replaced as part of a larger project to improve safety on two high-injury segments of the critical corridor. It will be funded in part by a $13.8 million federal grant. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

A Springfield man is charged with second-degree arson after allegedly attempting to burn the Hotel of Terror. Hotel of Terror owner Sterling Mathis said damage was minimal and the suspect caught himself on fire while attempting to light the building. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

Join the Daily Citizen on March 4 for the first installment of Pokin Around: Live! The series of public interview sessions is a "farewell tour" of sorts for Steve Pokin, who plans to retire at the end of 2026. His first guest is Brandy Harris. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Marionville star Cash Pomeroy told the Daily Citizen, "I wanted to challenge myself and believe I can compete at the FBS level." He'll join several Ozarks natives on Missouri State's 105-man roster. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

A reader remembers frequenting a bar in the late 1980s at National and Elm, but can't remember the name. Britches, maybe? Don't worry. Answer Man Steve Pokin is on the case. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/steve-pokin-...

Jack Bryson Bowden has accomplished his 2025 New Year's resolution. He recorded and released 52 songs in one year for his #WeeklyRelease challenge. He says it helped boost his confidence and made him a better songwriter. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Columnist Steve Pokin says plans to build Eden Village III are back on track despite a legal dispute, a contamination scare and the novelty of obtaining building permits for what would be Springfield's first residences built by robot. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/steve-pokin-...

A couple from Texas sued Mercy Springfield this week, alleging their 24-year-old son died because he did not receive proper care from ER staff. George Lubrano had Type 1 diabetes. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/health/er-ma...

The Willard Schools Board of Education has chosen Chad Mathes to fill its vacant seat. He'll serve the remainder of Wes Burrell's term after Burrell moved outside of the school district. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/schools/k12-...

FREE TO ALL READERS: Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway says a state and federal investigation of “illegal” slot machines is looking at how “billions” flow from Missourians to the companies that own the games. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/m...

Nixa's 160 Grand Prix is back on the market after its most recent owner died last summer. The trust company managing the property received about 150 calls the first day it was listed for sale. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

How Missouri State’s freshman-loaded bench stepped up in a key Conference USA win over Middle Tennessee. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Athlete of the Week: Back in top form, Glendale senior and COC champion wrestler Ethan Kelly looks to dominate districts. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Liz Wertz and Sandy Michaels, of Springfield, say Missouri voters should be concerned with the state's gerrymandered map. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/voices-opini...

An unlicensed Springfield motorcyclist has been charged with manslaughter in a deadly six-vehicle crash south of Nixa in May 2025. According to court documents, Scottie Smith has an “extensive traffic conviction history.” Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

Christian County law enforcement officials say Flock Safety cameras often assist them in investigations and even help to prevent some crimes. Some residents, however, are questioning their use and raising concerns about privacy and safety. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

Derek Daniels, Parkview's defensive coordinator the past three seasons, has been named the new head coach of the Vikings. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

The new Republic Branch Library is open to the public, offering twice the space of the old building and dedicated children and teen spaces. There are also new amenities, including a community room and a Maker Space with access to 3D printers. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/s...

Scattered, smothered and covered hash browns could be coming to Christian County. Zoe McIntyre reports that Waffle House plans are pending review at two locations in Ozark. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

The Greene County Sheriff's Office is returning to the airwaves after the county commission unanimously approved an agreement with the Reelz show "On Patrol: Live." Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

OPINION: Brian Fogle shines a spotlight on Lost & Found Grief Center, which supports grieving families. Thanks to community generosity, Lost & Found offers its services to individuals and families regardless of their financial situation. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/voices-opini...

IN-DEPTH: Eden Village is mired in litigation with MudBuots, a Utah-based manufacturer of 3D printers. The focus now is on 55 pages of seller’s conditions that Eden Village was apparently not aware of at the time it purchased the printers. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/in-depth/ede...

The Springfield City Council has a little more than $1 million in general operating funds leftover from the 2025 budget to spend. That money could help fund the Municipal Court project and pay for a leadership training program. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/s...

How Drury University swiftly became an ACHA Division I hockey power. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

These Springfield-area seniors have college football in their future. See where they’re going. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

OPINION: Columnist Steve Pokin says the man accused of shooting Marvin Rodriguez Sanchez just might be, despite his young age, one of the “worst of the worst” politicians talk about. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

FREE TO ALL READERS: At last night's Springfield City Council meeting, Councilmember Brandon Jenson questioned the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce's president about the chamber's role in advocating for a proposed zoning referendum bill. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/s...

The Alliance for Healthcare Education's Board of Directors was updated Monday on enrollment numbers. At Ozarks Tech, at least 70 students have applied for 20 seats in the sonography program's next class. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/schools/spri...

Former Missouri state representative and democratic gubernatorial candidate Crystal Quade has been named the new executive director of the Downtown Springfield Association. She will oversee strategic direction, operations and partnerships. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

A proposed fourth Ozark interchange on Highway 65 is at least a few years away from potentially being funded, but Zoe McIntyre reports that city officials see it as a boon for development. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

ReRico Brazilian Grill's closure is temporary. Owner Angel Kim says a pipe burst underneath the building and repairs are ongoing. While the restaurant is closed, the ReRico team will do some interior remodeling. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

An Ozark timeshare salesman has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for attempted tax evasion. Ryan J. McMillin, 52, was also ordered to pay restitution after he pleaded guilty in June 2025. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

A Texas man who is a suspect in a murder investigation was arrested in Ozark on Jan. 31 after allegedly abducting a child. Ozark police safely recovered the 4-year-old child, who was unharmed. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

Convention center funding was top of mind for leaders from the Springfield area who traveled to Jefferson City to advocate for legislative priorities. The $30 million state budget earmark is included in a reappropriation bill. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/m...

A grant from NASA will fund a three-year education project at Springfield's Discovery Center. At the end of the three years, the center will offer an exhibit, curriculum and teaching aids that dive into NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/schools/k12-...

FREE TO ALL READERS: A coalition of marijuana companies is filing lawsuits against businesses across Missouri, accusing dozens of stores of illegally selling marijuana as “THCA hemp flower” and undercutting the state’s regulated cannabis market. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

Mumbles1888, Springfield Brewing Company's long-awaited soccer pub on Historic Commercial Street, has a soft open tentatively scheduled for Feb. 5-7. The goal is to be open and serving for every major soccer match that Springfield fans want to see. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dwayne Fulk, president and CEO of City Utilities, explains how emergency planning and response kept customers from feeling the impact of Winter Storm Fern. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/voices-opini...

In the wake of a health scare, former Central hoops star Keion Epps is finding success on the court as a Drury true freshman. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

It's writers call "Come From Away," which debuts at Springfield Little Theatre this weekend, "the 9/12 musical." Director Rick Dines says the true story might sound heavy, but it is uplifting and life-affirming. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

The wife of Larry Flett, the city worker who died in a 2025 accident at the Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill, is suing Pomp’s Tire Services for allegedly improperly replacing six tires on the truck three days before the fatal crash. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

FREE TO ALL READERS: A $250,000 earmark in Missouri’s budget for a nonprofit founded by former Gov. Mike Parson raised red flags for Democratic lawmakers Wednesday, who questioned how and why the money was requested by the executive branch. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/m...

While its flagship location undergoes extensive renovations, Brown Derby Deli & Marketplace has set up (temporary) shop inside the Frisco Building on East Chestnut Expressway. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

The Springfield-Greene County Library District will increase safety and security measures for a Jan. 31 event about responding to heightened ICE enforcement efforts — in the wake of a social media post and segments that aired on a Springfield radio station. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/s...

Around 200 Kickapoo High School students walked out during a free period on Thursday morning, gathering outside the school to show support for the community's immigrants. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/schools/k12-...