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During a visit to Springfield on Thursday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey called on the Missouri Senate to pass a bill that would make an existing anti-human trafficking task force permanent — and steer more resources toward that effort.
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The Freedom Caucus, a faction of Republicans, has vowed to debate the budget in detail and attempt to cut hundreds of millions in spending. That could push final votes on spending past the constitutional deadline of May 10.
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On Tuesday, the Revive 66 homeless campground in northwest Springfield announced it was closed until further notice, cutting off walk-up shelter access for homeless men in the area.
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Springfield Earth Day Festival, a ticketed, plastic-free event, will be held at Jordan Valley Park on Saturday, April 27.
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Most massive black hole recently discovered in our own backyard
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Grant money is making many of the projects possible, including in Willard.
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Western District Court of Appeals upholds finding that the Department of Corrections was "knowing and purposeful in refusing to release records of inmate who committed suicide to his mother.
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The aid package now goes to President Joe Biden who is expected to approve it.
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Thomas "Artie" Lucas replaces Cody Fenton who moved out of Ward II.
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A recently-awarded grant of nearly $798,000 will allow more staffing for Springfield's mental health partnership between police and Burrell Behavioral Health.
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SCG will receive $50,000 over three years.
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By a vote of 8 to zero on Monday night, Springfield City Council passed a rezoning change that will allow a church to be built off Evans Road in south Springfield. Neighbors say they’re concerned about possible traffic impacts from the building — and the undisclosed religious affiliation of the congregation itself.