Springfield City Council

Late Thursday, the city of Springfield announced a Monday City Council meeting to consider changes to city charter. City voters would ultimately approve or reject any changes.

Springfield’s Jefferson Avenue Footbridge closed in March 2016 due to steel corrosion. With a new infusion of Missouri funding, it’s expected to be fully renovated by spring of 2025.

At the city council meeting on Monday night, Springfield’s police chief presented data showing positive trends with some types of Springfield crime incidents, despite what he characterized as a significant gun violence problem.

The new Forward SGF comprehensive plan is about creating a community that residents want, city officials say.

After more than a year of anticipation, Texas-based Buc-ee's announced the opening date for its first location in Missouri.

In 2010, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce began participating in a group called the Springfield Good Government Committee, which has its own political action committee for candidate fundraising. Now, the chamber is switching to a new approach.

In December 2022, neighborhood residents filed a lawsuit to block developers’ plans for commercial buildings at the corner of National Avenue and Sunshine Street.

Springfield City Council voted to check in on the state of the community’s historic building stock.

This week, Springfield City Council debated whether to make it easier for neighborhood residents to protest new applications for liquor store licenses.

Both proposed developments are located on Springfield’s north side.