Photos: Thousands of vintage automobiles visited Springfield on Thursday, June 11, as part of the 2026 Hot Rod Power Tour, a rolling car festival that is paying special attention to Route 66 this year. See it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

A Pleasant Hope man has been charged with receipt and distribution of visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct. He also allegedly admitted to having "cannibalistic thoughts." Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

How did a Springfield banker become Mr. Wicked? Columnist Steve Pokin says Matthew Good's career path took a dramatic turn a few years ago. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Ozarks Pridefest is June 13 at Park Central Square, with a parade, vendors, live performances and more. This year's event shines a spotlight on local talent. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

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With an appeals process that can take decades, how often do defendants sentenced to death in Missouri die in prison before their execution date? Steve Pokin examined the cases of 189 people sentenced to death since executions resumed in 1989. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

Former Sen. Roy Blunt was honored by Missouri Chamber of Commerce officials for his work to fuel federal COVID recovery grants into an apprentice program that allowed students to get jobs in the high-demand medical field. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/schools/spri...

OPINION: For some in Springfield, a hail-damaged car was an inconvenience. For others, it was a major problem. Columnist Brian Fogle says, fortunately, the area's nonprofit community understands that and stepped in to help. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/voices-opini...

The Missouri Attorney General’s Office says the largest in-state distributor of kratom products has agreed to stop selling kratom products and derivatives in Missouri. How will that impact kratom sales in Springfield? Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

With declining state funding and enrollment, Springfield Public Schools is preparing to monitor expenses for the upcoming school year closely. @joehadsall.bsky.social has details on the preliminary budget numbers. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/schools/k12-...

Plug-in solar panels are trendy in Germany, with 1.2 million registered with the government. One reader was curious what City Utilities thinks of the panels, and reached out to columnist Steve Pokin. Here's what the Answer Man learned. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/steve-pokin-...

Some Springfield residents who live north of the Rountree neighborhood and east of West Central would like to create a neighborhood association of their own. The proposed East Central is home to a diverse range of residents and small businesses. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/s...

Thanks to gifts from four families, the Friends of the Springfield Art Museum has announced the establishment of an endowment fund that will benefit museum programs and foundation operations. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Springfield Public Schools will host a job fair on June 10. The event will feature positions that do not require certification from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, including bus drivers and paraprofessionals. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/schools/k12-...

Two events on June 13 will celebrate the leadership and history of Springfield’s Black community. They include a ceremony at Washington Avenue Baptist Church that honors lifetime achievements and "passes the baton" to the next generation. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

FREE: The Springfield City Council last night passed a resolution to rectify the charter violations of its Citizens' Advisory Board. The new resolution requires the board to have at least nine members, all of whom live in the city. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/s...

The Springfield man accused of trying to use a fraudulent check to purchase a $450,000 home last year has allegedly continued to write bad checks while out on bond. Terry Heitman is facing new charges in Greene and Christian counties. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

OPINION: Columnist Paul Kincaid says our lives are shaped by the decisions we make and, perhaps more importantly, by the process we use to make them. Every meaningful decision involves these three essential components. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/voices-opini...

OPINION: After 37 years on KOLR 10, sports director Dan Lucy's contract was not renewed and his position was eliminated. Lyndal Scranton says Lucy's philosophy was always about giving others their due and covering local sports in an even-handed fashion. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

SGF Cardinals Insider: The Springfield Cardinals open a six-game homestand June 9, and they'll play three of those games as the Ozarks Snipe Hunters. Lyndal Scranton has the lore behind the alternate identity. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Another food truck is trading in its wheels for a brick-and-mortar location. Caracas House bills itself as Springfield's first Venezuelan restaurant, and its menu will also feature some Latin fusion with its partnership with La Paloma. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

Ozark is expected to adopt a 10-year master plan for its park system soon. The plan includes recommendations to improve visitors’ access to the Finley River and protect the waterway. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/news/ozark/o...

Photos: Storms on Sunday evening and Monday morning caused damage throughout the Ozarks. Ellie Frysztak and Jym Wilson have photos from Battlefield and Springfield. See them: sgfcitizen.org/weather/stor...

The Springfield Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be a “sacred lighthouse in the Ozarks,” a church official said June 6 at the ceremonial groundbreaking of what will be Missouri’s third temple. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

The 2026 Hot Rod Power Tour takes over the Missouri State University campus on June 11. The rolling car show features more than 5,000 vintage automobiles, and admission is free. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/schools/spri...

Sunday evening's storm brought at least one brief tornado to the Springfield area, according to the U.S. National Weather Service of Springfield. Radar returns also showed a couple of possible tornadoes in rural parts of Christian County. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/weather/ef0-...

The Roost Bar & Grill is hatching a fourth location, this time in east Springfield. The family-friendly, chicken-themed establishment is taking over the space previously occupied by The Pitch Pizza & Pub. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

City Utilities of Springfield is reporting more than 8,200 power outages as of 8 a.m. June 8, as a lightning-filled storm hit the area. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/weather/spri...

Santiago Posada Marín, a Colombian composer, violinist, conductor and educator based in Springfield, has announced a series of new commissions and creative projects for the 2026-2027 season. They include a choral work for Nixa High School. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Logan-Rogersville’s Hailey Buckman and Nixa’s Hayden Mays are the Springfield Daily Citizen's 2026 Athletes of the Year. The multisport athletes will both receive a $1,000 scholarship. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

The Pickwick Street Fair is back for its fifth year in Rountree. This year's event features 80 artists, live music and activities for kids, and it supports several causes. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Several former employees are suing Mercy Hospital Springfield in federal court, alleging the hospital's COVID-19 vaccine requirements violated their civil rights. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/health/lawsu...

Leah Hyde, the woman killed on June 2 on James River Freeway, was five months pregnant. A GoFundMe to help cover funeral and burial costs for both Hyde and her unborn child has raised more than $40,000 in one day. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

From a "Donut Mile" to competitive races, Saturday's DK Memorial Track Meet aims to bring the community together to honor Deverin King and raise money for a good cause. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

"Why not Springfield?" Mayor Jeff Schrag delivered the annual State of the City address with an optimistic tone this morning. Following recent tensions within the City Council, Schrag also emphasized the importance of collaboration and compromise. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/s...

Reasons for a raid on the Wicked Superstore by the ATF and other agencies have not been made public. Steve Pokin notes that in the year leading up to the raid, first responders made 158 calls for service to the business’s address. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

Mercy Springfield Communities is launching its own graduate medical education program in summer 2027. The company initiated the program to boost the number of physicians in Springfield as a physician shortage looms at hospitals nationwide. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/health/mercy...

Kevin A. Greenhaw, operating as Greenhaw Buildings, has been charged with 26 felony counts for allegedly defrauding consumers of $330,000 by accepting payments for uncompleted construction. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

The Springfield Regional Arts Council is hosting a Block Party during June's First Friday Art Walk. It's also handing out checks to nonprofits from its Arts and Culture Grant Program. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

A Springfield man has been convicted of using AI to turn images of celebrities into child porn. One witness saw Jeremy Koppenhaver making the images on his laptop while using the free Wi-Fi at a coffee shop. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

Goodbye, ReRico Brazilian Grill. Hello, Melting Borders Kitchen & Sips. Ryan Collins has details on a new restaurant concept from Angel Kim. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

Willard’s decorated senior class wants to go out on top as the Tigers prepare for Friday's state semifinal. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Big changes are on the horizon for Missouri State as the Bears enter the offseason. Lyndal Scranton writes that changes are coming to Joey Hawkins' roster and the coaching staff after the team went 34-21 and qualified for the NCAA Tournament. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

The second phase of a controversial subdivision proposed west of the Springfield-Branson National Airport was given the go-ahead despite the vocal opposition of neighbors and another recommendation of denial by the Greene County Planning Board. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/s...

What happened on James River Freeway yesterday? Zoe McIntyre has details on two crashes and one fatality, and reports rumors of a second fatal collision cannot be confirmed. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/s...

PODCAST: Jeff Houghton, creator and host of “The Mystery Hour,” joins Tom Carlson on "In Our Town." They get serious about comedy, the surprising success of “Instagram Husband,” and how Trader Joe’s helped land Houghton in the New York Times. Stream it: sgfcitizen.org/podcast/podc...

OPINION: Karla Eslinger, Missouri's Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, stepped down on June 1 after serving only two years in the position. Columnist Clif Smart says that resignation may signal changing state support of public education. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/voices-opini...

Police say a driver was hit and killed after getting out of her vehicle Tuesday on James River Freeway. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

BREAKING: A fatal vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon has shut down the westbound lanes of James River Freeway between Campbell Avenue and Kansas Expressway. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

Pedigree Truck & Trailer Sales, the exclusive dealer of Prime Inc.’s used trucks and trailers, will open a new, nearly 12,000-square-foot dealership in north Springfield. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...