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City of Springfield News Releases (General)

Posted on: October 4, 2023

Oct. 2 City Council meeting summary

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Other News in City of Springfield News Releases (General)

Buc-ee's ribbon cutting and grand opening Monday

Posted on: December 8, 2023

90-day appeal period for revised FEMA flood risk maps begins Dec. 6

Posted on: December 6, 2023

Restore SGF seeks permanent executive director

Posted on: December 5, 2023

City to host Commercial Street TIF annual meeting and public input session Dec. 13

Posted on: December 1, 2023

Brendan Griesemer announces retirement

Posted on: November 30, 2023

Newly widened Republic Road now open to traffic east of Campbell Avenue

Posted on: November 30, 2023

Grant Avenue to close to one-way southbound traffic only between Sunshine and University Dec. 4

Posted on: November 28, 2023

Nov. 20 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: November 22, 2023

City to begin downtown Jubilee Park safety and operational modifications Nov. 27

Posted on: November 20, 2023

Mayor's Tree Lighting festivities begin Saturday at 6 p.m. on Park Central Square

Posted on: November 17, 2023

Steve Childers named Springfield Planning Director

Posted on: November 17, 2023

Samantha Payne joins City of Springfield as development project facilitator

Posted on: November 14, 2023

REMINDER: Forward SGF Speaker Series continues with Urban3’s Joe Minicozzi this evening

Posted on: November 14, 2023

New holiday tree to be star of the show at Mayor’s annual tree lighting

Posted on: November 9, 2023

Nov. 6 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: November 8, 2023

City soliciting proposals for discretionary Community Development Block Grant funding projects

Posted on: November 8, 2023

Forward SGF Speaker Series continues with Urban3’s Joe Minicozzi

Posted on: November 6, 2023
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Jordan L. Paul named Springfield City Attorney

Posted on: October 31, 2023

City of Springfield releases results of housing study

Posted on: October 27, 2023

Progress continues on Grant Avenue Parkway as construction extends north

Posted on: October 26, 2023

Crosswalk driver compliance remains at 53% as “Yield Checks” wrap up for 2023

Posted on: October 26, 2023

Sunshine and National rezoning request to appear on Dec. 14 P&Z agenda

Posted on: October 24, 2023

City issues Request for Qualifications for design of Environmental Services campus

Posted on: October 23, 2023

REMINDER: City housing study to culminate with report and recommendations at tonight's meeting

Posted on: October 26, 2023

City housing study to culminate with report and recommendations at Oct. 26 meeting

Posted on: October 19, 2023

Oct. 16 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 18, 2023

City plans safety and operational modifications to Downtown Springfield’s Jubilee Park

Posted on: October 16, 2023

REMINDER: View Lake Springfield Plan recommendations tonight

Posted on: October 12, 2023

View Lake Springfield Plan recommendations Oct. 12

Posted on: October 6, 2023

Special preview opportunity for news media

Posted on: October 4, 2023

SGF Yields hosting Lantern Walks Oct. 7 in several neighborhoods

Posted on: September 28, 2023

City marks year of successful rental e-scooter program

Posted on: September 28, 2023

City Council hears update on transportation improvement projects at Sept. 19 Council Lunch

Posted on: September 27, 2023

Springfield Public Works names Eric Claussen as assistant director

Posted on: September 25, 2023

Sept. 18 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: September 22, 2023

Mayor McClure congratulates Regina Cooper on announced retirement

Posted on: September 18, 2023

Local Good Neighbor Week celebrations Sept. 28-Oct. 4

Posted on: September 19, 2023

The City of Springfield is seeking qualified candidates for the Board of Public Utilities.

Posted on: September 18, 2023

City Congratulates Cardinals on Second Half Championship

Posted on: September 17, 2023

Restore SGF launches first round of programming to improve Springfield neighborhood conditions

Posted on: September 13, 2023

City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission meetings moving from Historic City Hall Monday

Posted on: September 29, 2023

Public hearing on FY2022 CAPER scheduled for Sept. 26

Posted on: September 14, 2023

Join Restore SGF for ribbon cutting and open house with special announcement Wednesday

Posted on: September 11, 2023

Sept. 5 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: September 6, 2023

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of Sept. 4

Posted on: September 5, 2023

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of Aug. 28

Posted on: August 29, 2023

Aug. 21 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: August 23, 2023

City seeking input on transportation and infrastructure projects for future tax funding

Posted on: August 23, 2023

Sunshine and National rezoning request to appear on Nov. 9 P&Z agenda

Posted on: August 21, 2023

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival brings 65K downtown

Posted on: August 17, 2023

Emerald City Band rocks downtown at Route 66 Festival Kickoff Concert

Posted on: August 11, 2023

NAC meeting canceled

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Kansas City Chiefs Legends to Join Route 66 Festival Events

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Aug. 7 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: August 9, 2023

City issues statement on election results

Posted on: August 8, 2023

Road closures for 2023 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

Posted on: August 7, 2023

City seeks applicants for development of emergency homeless shelter

Posted on: August 14, 2023

Local Continuum of Care issues Notice of Funding Opportunity for homeless services projects

Posted on: August 7, 2023

Finalists named in Great Route 66 Talent Search

Posted on: August 7, 2023

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 31

Posted on: July 31, 2023

City issues reminder about yardwaste and debris disposal following storms

Posted on: July 31, 2023

City Attorney Rhonda Lewsader announces retirement

Posted on: July 27, 2023

July 24 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: July 26, 2023

City of Springfield to seek voter approval on recreational marijuana sales tax in August

Posted on: July 26, 2023

City Council hears update on Renew Jordan Creek Project at July 25 lunch workshop

Posted on: July 25, 2023

MEDIA ALERT:Update on Renew Jordan Creek project to be presented at noon City Council Lunch Workshop

Posted on: July 25, 2023

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 24

Posted on: July 24, 2023

Kansas City Chiefs Champion Tour headed to Springfield

Posted on: July 21, 2023

Sunshine and National rezoning request to appear on Aug. 24 P&Z agenda

Posted on: July 20, 2023

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 17

Posted on: July 17, 2023

July 10 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: July 11, 2023

April Ford named Springfield-Greene County 911 director

Posted on: July 11, 2023

City to launch next phase of Forward SGF initiative

Posted on: July 11, 2023

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 10

Posted on: July 10, 2023

City of Springfield asks residents to take short survey to inform housing study

Posted on: July 7, 2023

City discusses next steps for the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge rehabilitation

Posted on: July 7, 2023

Deadline to enter Route 66 Talent Competition approaching

Posted on: July 7, 2023

City to take next step in comprehensive planning process

Posted on: July 6, 2023

City of Springfield grateful for projects funded in state budget

Posted on: July 5, 2023

City plans move from Historic City Hall; announces Roku channel

Posted on: July 5, 2023

City seeks nonprofit applicants for services related to homeless prevention and diversion

Posted on: June 30, 2023

Second quarter driver compliance studies indicate positive impact of crosswalk enforcement

Posted on: June 29, 2023

June 26 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: June 28, 2023

Improvements being made at Hammons Field

Posted on: June 28, 2023

Fee increases at Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill, Yardwaste Recycling Center to take effect July 1

Posted on: June 27, 2023

Clean Green Springfield 2023 initiative wraps up with 18 tons of litter collected by volunteers

Posted on: June 26, 2023

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

Posted on: June 23, 2023

City to allow expansion of electric scooter rental company operating boundaries beginning June 23

Posted on: June 22, 2023

Former Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Wooten passes away

Posted on: June 20, 2023

Springfield Mayor congratulates arena football team owner

Posted on: June 14, 2023

Second housing study community meeting offers insight into SGF housing conditions

Posted on: June 14, 2023

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of June 12

Posted on: June 12, 2023

City of Springfield surveying citizens

Posted on: June 12, 2023

Residents invited to Housing Study Community Meeting #2 this evening at OTC

Posted on: June 8, 2023

June 5 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: June 6, 2023

City issues Request for Qualifications for design of new Animal Shelter

Posted on: June 1, 2023

Mayor Ken McClure encourages citizens to engage in annual State of the City Address

Posted on: June 1, 2023

Mayor to present annual State of the City Address Thursday morning

Posted on: May 30, 2023

One week left to take advantage of no-cost mattress and TV recycling through Clean Green Springfield

Posted on: May 24, 2023

May 22 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 24, 2023

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of May 22

Posted on: May 22, 2023

Springfield selected to address vacant properties at Vacant Property Leadership Institute

Posted on: May 22, 2023

City highlights role of infrastructure, dedication of staff during Public Works Week May 21-27

Posted on: May 22, 2023

Developer asks for changes in rezoning request

Posted on: May 18, 2023

Springfield Environmental Services names Dan Jessen as Superintendent of Solid Waste division

Posted on: May 16, 2023

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of May 15

Posted on: May 15, 2023

May 8 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 10, 2023

Complete second Lake Springfield Plan public input survey by May 22

Posted on: May 8, 2023

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of May 8

Posted on: May 8, 2023

MEDIA ALERT: Clean Green Springfield Tire Toss and Jordan Creek Cleanup Saturday, May 6

Posted on: May 5, 2023

CACCD to hold public hearing May 23 on amendments to Citizen Participation Plan

Posted on: May 5, 2023

City issues Request for Qualifications for design of Springfield Police Headquarters improvements

Posted on: May 4, 2023

Media Alert: Second Lake Springfield Plan Meeting and Open House today

Posted on: May 4, 2023

Mayor's Commission on Children partners with Give 5

Posted on: May 2, 2023

City to begin citing for crosswalk violations at May 3 Yield Check event

Posted on: May 1, 2023

Springfield Cardinals Welcomes New Owner Diamond Baseball Holdings

Posted on: May 1, 2023

FY2023-2024 City Council budget workshops begin

Posted on: May 1, 2023

Special Disposal Opportunities through Clean Green Springfield begin May 1

Posted on: April 27, 2023

Second Lake Springfield Plan Meeting and Open House May 4

Posted on: April 26, 2023

HUD Annual Action Plan available for public review through May 11

Posted on: April 26, 2023

SGF Yields and Springfield Police Department provide results for crosswalk enforcement to date

Posted on: April 25, 2023

Second Packet and Supply Pickup opportunity for Clean Green Springfield volunteers this Friday

Posted on: April 20, 2023

April 17 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: April 19, 2023

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 24

Posted on: April 25, 2023

Public hearing on amended City Council bill extended

Posted on: April 13, 2023

Clean Green Springfield continues with upcoming cleanup events and disposal opportunities

Posted on: April 12, 2023

Mayor’s Commission for Children announces results of 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Study

Posted on: April 11, 2023

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 10

Posted on: April 10, 2023

City, Greene County to celebrate 9-1-1 during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Posted on: April 7, 2023

Packet and Supply Pickup for Clean Green Springfield volunteers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. this Friday

Posted on: April 6, 2023

9-1-1 Director Kris Inman announces retirement

Posted on: April 5, 2023

April 3 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: April 4, 2023

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of March 27

Posted on: March 28, 2023

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival organizers announce 2023 lineup

Posted on: March 28, 2023

Hammons Field purchase official, City now owns Hammons Field and adjacent parking lots

Posted on: March 28, 2023

City awarded $3.7 million grant from Missouri Department of Economic Development

Posted on: March 27, 2023

Crosswalk Yield Check results report for March 24 enforcement at Mt. Vernon Street and Golden Avenue

Posted on: March 27, 2023

MEDIA ALERT: Birthplace of Route 66 Festival news conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday

Posted on: March 27, 2023

Nordic Landing Development Breaks Ground as Housing Cornerstone for Grant Avenue Parkway

Posted on: March 27, 2023

Game-Changing Model for Inclusive Housing Breaks Ground Monday

Posted on: March 27, 2023

City starts plans for new City Council members

Posted on: March 21, 2023

March 20 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: March 21, 2023

Springfield Police to restart pedestrian safety Yield Checks at area crosswalks beginning March 24

Posted on: March 21, 2023

City of Springfield congratulates Wonders of Wildlife

Posted on: March 17, 2023

Springfield’s Jordan Creek daylighting featured in national publication

Posted on: March 16, 2023

Registration now open for Clean Green Springfield 2023 volunteer opportunities

Posted on: March 15, 2023

MEDIA ALERT: City to host kickoff ceremony for Clean Green Springfield 2023 initiative March 15

Posted on: March 13, 2023

Mayor, City mourn loss of Springfield physician Dr. John D. Bentley

Posted on: March 12, 2023

Construction on Jefferson Avenue to continue with streetscaping between St. Louis and Walnut streets

Posted on: March 6, 2023

City’s recommendations for HUD program funds available for public review until 5 p.m. April 5

Posted on: March 6, 2023

Cora Scott named 2023 Woman of Achievement by Lt. Gov. Kehoe

Posted on: March 2, 2023

Mayor Ken McClure urges citizens to support WOW in national contest

Posted on: March 2, 2023

Residents turn out for housing study public meeting

Posted on: March 1, 2023

City of Springfield soliciting public input on parking options in downtown Springfield

Posted on: March 1, 2023

City set to begin final phase of Republic Road Widening at Campbell Avenue in March

Posted on: February 28, 2023

City provides guidelines on the placement of signage ahead of April election

Posted on: February 27, 2023

Springfield-Greene County 911 hosting employment open house Friday

Posted on: February 23, 2023

Residents invited to housing study community meeting Thursday at Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: February 22, 2023

City issues RFQ for Construction Manager at Risk services for Historic City Hall Renovation project

Posted on: February 21, 2023

City of Springfield provides update on Grant Avenue Parkway construction progress

Posted on: February 21, 2023

Environmental Services names Brandon Freeman as Superintendent of City’s sanitary sewer division

Posted on: February 16, 2023

City Council approves purchase of Hammons Field, parking lots

Posted on: February 14, 2023

Public hearing on FY2023 HUD Annual Action Plan Feb. 28

Posted on: February 14, 2023

City Council to vote on Hammons Field Tuesday

Posted on: February 13, 2023

Notice of Funding Availability for Non-Congregate Shelter

Posted on: January 30, 2023

City seeks applicants for Police Civilian Review Board

Posted on: January 20, 2023

Fourth quarter driver compliance studies focus on school crosswalks and need for increased safety

Posted on: January 19, 2023

Restore SGF names board of directors

Posted on: January 11, 2023

Groups to host first annual Festival of Faiths

Posted on: January 5, 2023