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It's XBox Bowl week for Missouri State, and our Ryan Collingwood and Ellie Frysztak are in Texas to cover the Bears' first FBS bowl game. Collingwood has a look at the opponent, Arkansas State, and its strong-armed quarterback.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It's XBox Bowl week for Missouri State, and our Ryan Collingwood and Ellie Frysztak are in Texas to cover the Bears' first FBS bowl game. Collingwood has a look at the opponent, Arkansas State, and its strong-armed quarterback.
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The city of Nixa's new community improvement plan includes funds for two long-discussed park projects: the Eoff Family Century Farm Park and a new skate park. Nixa has several amenities planned for the farm park.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The city of Nixa's new community improvement plan includes funds for two long-discussed park projects: the Eoff Family Century Farm Park and a new skate park. Nixa has several amenities planned for the farm park.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: After placing third at state last year, Willard wrestling standout Adia Hull is aiming for a state title. Her junior season is off to a good start.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: After placing third at state last year, Willard wrestling standout Adia Hull is aiming for a state title. Her junior season is off to a good start.
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A Willard woman is charged with felony second-degree murder, tampering with physical evidence, financial institution accounts fraud and stealing after she allegedly strangled and beat a 74-year-old man to death and took money out of his bank account.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A Willard woman is charged with felony second-degree murder, tampering with physical evidence, financial institution accounts fraud and stealing after she allegedly strangled and beat a 74-year-old man to death and took money out of his bank account.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Emma Rowlett and Alena Gilmore, of Springfield, say a permanent diversionary court is essential to ensuring consistent support to Springfield’s homeless populations.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Emma Rowlett and Alena Gilmore, of Springfield, say a permanent diversionary court is essential to ensuring consistent support to Springfield’s homeless populations.
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The former owner of Affordable Towing has pleaded guilty to mail fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering. Dennis Cleveland was previously convicted of tampering with the emissions controls of his company’s diesel towing vehicles.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The former owner of Affordable Towing has pleaded guilty to mail fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering. Dennis Cleveland was previously convicted of tampering with the emissions controls of his company’s diesel towing vehicles.
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The holiday parade season is a whirlwind for Central High's Kilties. As the all-girl Scottish drum and bugle corps celebrates 100 years, its members and alumni will serve as the grand marshals for Saturday's "Wrapped In Plaid" Springfield Christmas Parade.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The holiday parade season is a whirlwind for Central High's Kilties. As the all-girl Scottish drum and bugle corps celebrates 100 years, its members and alumni will serve as the grand marshals for Saturday's "Wrapped In Plaid" Springfield Christmas Parade.
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The Springfield City Council is one step closer to creating an internship program to assist council members with legislative research and other tasks. Jack McGee has details on the proposed program and the next steps.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Springfield City Council is one step closer to creating an internship program to assist council members with legislative research and other tasks. Jack McGee has details on the proposed program and the next steps.
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In case Springfield-area college basketball fans haven’t noticed, good things are going on at Evangel. Lyndal Scranton has details on the Valor men and women, as well as the teams at Drury and Mission.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
In case Springfield-area college basketball fans haven’t noticed, good things are going on at Evangel. Lyndal Scranton has details on the Valor men and women, as well as the teams at Drury and Mission.
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IN-DEPTH: One insurance advisor says he’s never witnessed a more distressing health plan enrollment season, as Greene County residents are facing a loss of benefits and rising health care costs. Here's what's behind that double-whammy.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
IN-DEPTH: One insurance advisor says he’s never witnessed a more distressing health plan enrollment season, as Greene County residents are facing a loss of benefits and rising health care costs. Here's what's behind that double-whammy.
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Springfield's Birthplace of Route 66 Plaza is getting a boost from Missouri State. The school is donating about 2,630 square feet of space near the intersection of Jefferson and Park Central East to the city of Springfield.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Springfield's Birthplace of Route 66 Plaza is getting a boost from Missouri State. The school is donating about 2,630 square feet of space near the intersection of Jefferson and Park Central East to the city of Springfield.
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OPINION: For the first time, maybe ever, Missouri State had a football coach that a more-established school wanted to hire as its own head coach. Lyndal Scranton says Ryan Beard's departure is a testament to the growth of Bears football.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
OPINION: For the first time, maybe ever, Missouri State had a football coach that a more-established school wanted to hire as its own head coach. Lyndal Scranton says Ryan Beard's departure is a testament to the growth of Bears football.
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FREE TO ALL READERS: A referendum petition seeking to repeal the ordinance that authorized the rezoning for a controversial housing development proposed on East Division Street has been deemed insufficient by the City Clerk’s Office.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
FREE TO ALL READERS: A referendum petition seeking to repeal the ordinance that authorized the rezoning for a controversial housing development proposed on East Division Street has been deemed insufficient by the City Clerk’s Office.
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Blue Room Comedy Club has filed a lawsuit against Springfield Comedy Club, the landlord of the downtown property that leased to the business and a ticketing company.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Blue Room Comedy Club has filed a lawsuit against Springfield Comedy Club, the landlord of the downtown property that leased to the business and a ticketing company.
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UPDATE: The Daily Citizen's Ryan Collingwood reports that Missouri State offensive coordinator Nick Petrino will serve as the Bears' interim head coach in the Xbox Bowl.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
UPDATE: The Daily Citizen's Ryan Collingwood reports that Missouri State offensive coordinator Nick Petrino will serve as the Bears' interim head coach in the Xbox Bowl.
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UPDATE: Ryan Beard is leaving Missouri State to take over as head football coach at Coastal Carolina.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
UPDATE: Ryan Beard is leaving Missouri State to take over as head football coach at Coastal Carolina.
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Lisa Rau, a former KY3 anchor and longtime Silver Dollar City public relations director, has died. She was 64.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Lisa Rau, a former KY3 anchor and longtime Silver Dollar City public relations director, has died. She was 64.
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Report: Coastal Carolina looks to hire Missouri State’s Ryan Beard as head coach.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Report: Coastal Carolina looks to hire Missouri State’s Ryan Beard as head coach.
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Battlefield is getting a new sit-down restaurant, owned by John Palazzolo, the son of the founder of Rocco’s Pizza. Palazzolo's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria could open in the first week of January.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Battlefield is getting a new sit-down restaurant, owned by John Palazzolo, the son of the founder of Rocco’s Pizza. Palazzolo's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria could open in the first week of January.
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Springfield's retail scene stretches well beyond downtown and Historic Commercial Street. Republic Road is lined with boutiques and specialty shops, so Juliana Goodwin spent an afternoon exploring what’s available for holiday gifts.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Springfield's retail scene stretches well beyond downtown and Historic Commercial Street. Republic Road is lined with boutiques and specialty shops, so Juliana Goodwin spent an afternoon exploring what’s available for holiday gifts.
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Members of the O’Reilly family have provided the lead donation for the new Children’s Mercy With Mercy Pediatric Clinic, to be built on Mercy’s south Springfield campus in Ozark.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Members of the O’Reilly family have provided the lead donation for the new Children’s Mercy With Mercy Pediatric Clinic, to be built on Mercy’s south Springfield campus in Ozark.
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When Michael Scharpf's mother died, he used his extensive background in video and photography to create her memorial video. That experience launched him on the path to creating In Moving Memory, offering memorial videos and living interviews.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
When Michael Scharpf's mother died, he used his extensive background in video and photography to create her memorial video. That experience launched him on the path to creating In Moving Memory, offering memorial videos and living interviews.
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Overland Addict, a Nixa business that sells a variety of outdoor gear, will close its storefront. The business will continue with e-commerce on its website.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Overland Addict, a Nixa business that sells a variety of outdoor gear, will close its storefront. The business will continue with e-commerce on its website.
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A Springfield attorney is being sued by a client, who alleges he grabbed her breasts during a meeting. Don Harmening is also facing a criminal charge related to the incident. He denies the allegations and is filing a civil suit of his own.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A Springfield attorney is being sued by a client, who alleges he grabbed her breasts during a meeting. Don Harmening is also facing a criminal charge related to the incident. He denies the allegations and is filing a civil suit of his own.
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St. George's Donuts is coming to Nixa this spring. The newest store for the long-running business will open in the same shopping center as the new PaPPo's Pizza.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
St. George's Donuts is coming to Nixa this spring. The newest store for the long-running business will open in the same shopping center as the new PaPPo's Pizza.
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