Chris Drew

The Republic Historical Society has had a museum space on the town’s historic Main Street since 1997. Now, with property donated by the city, they have plans for a new building they hope will be an anchor for revitalization in what was once the center of town.

Hear a report on the Governor’s decision to activate the National Guard ahead of this weekend, a new plan for pediatric care in Southwest Missouri, meetings in Springfield to address what's known as missing middle housing and a special feature on Flag Day.

Hear reporting on a new Burrell clinic in Marshfield, a new Ozarks Tech maintenance facility at the Springfield-Branson National Airport, a hearing on Liberty Utilities in Aurora this week, Taney County’s response to an April measles case and a look at Ozarks Pridefest.

The Health Department issued a statement thanking health partners and the public. April's case was the first in Missouri this year and came amid a rise in cases across the US and a dip in vaccination rates.

Hear reporting on Springfield Public Schools' budget plans for next year, new data from this past year's crisis cold weather shelters, a report on new floors at the Springfield-Branson National Airport and news of the sports stadium funding deal being worked out in Jefferson City.

The state's largest school district expects to begin next year with a nearly $370 million budget. The SPS Board of Education votes on the budget later this month.

Hear reporting on a Springfield City Council decision to pursue a rental inspection program, we have a look at Springfield contemporary theatre’s upcoming 30th season, and the latest on teacher retention in Missouri.

Hear reporting on the potential impact of Medicaid cuts in Missouri, learn about town halls this week as part of an investigation into Liberty Utilities, a new chief of staff at Missouri State University and the latest round of grants from the Springfield Regional Arts Council.

The Springfield Greene County Library district made the announcement Thursday. It is the first of three ARPA funded projects to be completed by the library district.

Hear updates on stadium funding legislation in Jefferson City, reporting from Springfield mayor Jeff Shrag’s State of the City address, news of the reopening of the Midtown library in Springfield and hear about the world street painting festival bringing artists to Joplin.