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09/08/2023

The number of fatal car crashes in Springfield and southwest Missouri is beginning to climb.

08/28/2023

We're back in business for this academic year! Looking forward to writing for The Standard once again.

Scorching temperatures have been sweeping through southwest Missouri and surrounding areas as fall approaches; what damage has been done and what can be done to beat the heat?

08/21/2023

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04/28/2023

At approximately 4:30 p.m., a Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV crashed into the Panera Bread at 500 S. National Ave., which left two people injured and the face of the building with

04/05/2023

Askinosie Chocolate is a trailblazing chocolate company founded in 2005 by Shawn Askinosie alongside Lawren Askinosie, a father-daughter duo that has become well-known in Springfield and beyond.

02/27/2023

A signature spooky Springfield business operating since 1978 was condemned by the city council at their Feb. 21 meeting.

02/15/2023

Back to the grind! Really happy that I was able to attend :D

Frederick Joseph, a Black activist and New York Times bestselling author, hosted a uniquely structured speech event on the Missouri State University campus last Tuesday, Feb. 7.

11/09/2022

An individual was robbed on east Cherry Street in a parking lot directly adjacent to the Missouri State University campus on Sunday night.

11/06/2022

This was a great way to get more familiar with Downtown and the local coffee scene! So glad I finished it :)

The Ozarks Coffee Trail has returned for its second year to provide coffee aficionados, tourists and local residents 30 coffee shop locations to explore in southwest Missouri.

10/27/2022

Missouri Senator Roy Blunt held a press conference on Wednesday to reflect on his 12 years as a senator and some of his most recent congressional actions.

10/24/2022

Had a great time interviewing volunteers from these organizations for the unhoused!

As autumn arrives in Springfield, unhoused people will be bracing for the bitter cold of winter. Local outreach organizations are preparing to provide food, housing and community during challenging times.

09/27/2022

Redevelopment and revitalization are rumored to be rolling onto Grant Avenue and Jordan Creek, through the federal and city-funded Grant Avenue Parkway and Renew Jordan Creek development projects.

09/22/2022

The annual Cider Days festival brought artisan flavor back Walnut St. on Sept. 17 and 18, for the 24th year in a row.

09/22/2022

New Leaf Farm Fest brings agriculture to the city of Springfield Courtney Skornia, ReporterUpdated Sep 19, 2022 Comments The 43rd Ozark Fall Farm Festival will be held Oct. 7-9 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, located in north Springfield.

09/22/2022

The Springfield Police Department is offering a course on motorcycle safety on Saturday, Sept. 10 to enhance the skills of drivers on the road and prevent motorcycle crashes.

09/22/2022

On Aug. 22, Missouri State University and surrounding areas of Springfield experienced flash flooding after record amounts of rain, resulting in abandoned cars, rescheduled events and soaked students.

09/22/2022

Students rushed out of Hammons House on the Missouri State University campus following a fire alarm set off by an unknown source around 3:40 p.m. on Monday afternoon.

09/22/2022

Despite how small of a task it might seem to be, keeping a house smelling like a home can be a continually challenging task. While many people just reach for

09/22/2022

Gatorade is named after the University of Florida’s mascot, the Gator. The drink was created on campus in 1965. With the playoffs coming up, do athletes still use Gatorade?

09/22/2022

A British citizen, 44-year-old Malik Faisal Akram, died after taking four hostages at gunpoint in the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue outside of Fort Worth, TX during a routine Shabbat morning

09/22/2022

Researchers and public health personnel discovered a new COVID-19 variant last week, now dubbed Omicron, which may present new challenges around the world during the holiday season. Omicron’s properties are

09/22/2022

A survey of 1,438 Springfield households ranked safety and crime prevention as the number one priority for funding in the city, resulting in a new retention pay fund for law