BK&M submits new zoning application to city - Springfield Business Journal A neighborhood meeting is planned this month ahead of the proposal going before P&Z and council.

Be Kind & Merciful have filed a new zoning application with the city of Springfield for the latest iteration of their plans for the corner of Sunshine Street and National Avenue in the University Heights neighborhood sbj.net/stories/bkm-... New reporting by Springfield Business Journal:

O'Reilly Automotive alleges price-fixing scheme in lawsuit against major drug companies - Springfield Business Journal The Springfield-based company accuses drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers of allegedly colluding to drive up the cost of insulin.

Yet more exclusive news reporting by your Business Authority, Springfield Business Journal: sbj.net/stories/orei...

Branson considers $400M redevelopment plan  - Springfield Business Journal Developers seek TIF aid for Gretna Road project that includes retail, hotel and multifamily housing.

Our current cover story checks on a Branson development plan worth hundreds of millions, which would include 150 multi-family residential units, a Bible Encounter attraction and a 200-room hotel – just in phase 1 sbj.net/stories/bran... #BusinessAuthority

City Utilities board approves new 20-year power supply plan  - Springfield Business Journal CU CEO Dwayne Fulk said the initiative is designed to respond to “numerous fundamental and fast-paced changes” in the electric industry.

This may be the only news report on yesterday's City Utilities board of directors meeting. The board voted to approve CU's latest 20-year power supply plan, which addresses demand, regulations and carbon emissions. Your SBJ Business Authority reports: sbj.net/stories/city...

Weekday Morning Newscast: Wednesday, May 28 Hear reporting from last night's Christian County Library Board meeting where they announced a new executive director, we'll also hear about the final vote to approve the appointment of David Cameron…

In today's morning newscast, Springfield's new city manager prompts a divided City Council, a new director of the Christian County Library is announced, an abortion ban is back on in Missouri and lawmakers are going back for a special session www.ksmu.org/show/weekday...

Divided Council votes to hire current Republic city administrator David Cameron to serve as Springfield’s next city manager At a special meeting today, Springfield City Council approved the hiring of a new city manager: David Cameron, who will be paid $350,000 per year. The outcome shows Council is divided on the best…

In Springfield, a divided City Council votes to hire current Republic city administrator David Cameron to serve as Springfield’s next city manager for $350K per year www.ksmu.org/news/2025-05... @ksmu #nopaywall

Utah Tech University recently completed an investigative report into allegations of misconduct by its former president, Richard “Biff” Williams. Here's what we know: www.ksmu.org/news/2025-05... via @ksmu #nopaywall

4-4 vote, "no writing from the justices here"

Happy 179th birthday to the @AP!

Here's what's in the GOP megabill that's just passed the House At the center of the sweeping bill is trillions in tax cuts, which Republicans aim to partially offset through changes to safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP.

Breaking from NPR this hour: Following tense negotiations inside the Republican Party, the U.S. House has passed the GOP megabill containing President Trump's domestic agenda for his second term. The vote was 215-214 www.npr.org/2025/05/21/n...

Windows can be fatal for birds. The Springfield Conservation Nature Center is doing something about theirs The Missouri Department of Conservation's nature center has installed bird safe dots on its glass.

Last up, spend two minutes on this charming mini-feature from Ben Verstraete about the local nature center's efforts to keep birds away from their windows www.ksmu.org/news/2025-05...

Weekday Morning Newscast: Wednesday, May 21 Coverage of a senate hearing for Billy Long after his nomination to IRS Commissioner, reporting on the dedication of a new Springfield Community Garden by members of the Osage Nation and coverage of…

Our morning newscast includes Billy Long and Springfield Community Gardens, plus a Library District program on the Ozarks Lesbian and Gay Archives. We're pumping these out online each day in the 8 o'clock hour, part of many digital transformations starting to take shape

Osage leader dedicates new Community Garden farm in south Springfield John Maker is an active member of the Osage Nation and an elected member of the Osage Congress. Tuesday morning, he led a ceremony, blessing and prayer to dedicate the new urban farm.

An Osage Nation leader dedicated a new Springfield Community Gardens farm on the city's south side, as Chris Drew reports www.ksmu.org/news/2025-05...

Senate finance committee holds hearing on Billy Long's nomination as IRS commissioner Long is a former U.S. congressman serving southwest Missouri.

A quick recap by Michele Skalicky of former Southwest Missouri Congressman Billy Long's nomination for IRS commissioner by Trump, as he testifed before the Senate yesterday
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Quick thread of several new stories from @ksmu

WATCH LIVE: William Long testifies in confirmation hearing for IRS commissioner Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show.Su...

Longtime former SWMO Congressman Billy Long testified in a Senate confirmation hearing for the Trump administration's IRS commissioner job today. We have a recap spot from Michele Skalicky coming up at 5:32 on KSMU & streaming — or watch all 2-plus hours with PBS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=blVU...

The weather was stormy last night, with a tornado watch while Springfield City Council's meeting was in progress. Just five area residents turned out for a public hearing to comment on Springfield's likely new city manager, to be paid at $350,000 per year www.ksmu.org/news/2025-05...

Springfield city manager finalists face news media ahead of council selection After an online town hall Tuesday night and breakfast muffins with community stakeholder groups the next morning, three finalists for the Springfield city manager job faced the news media.

The latest in the search for a new city manager for Springfield www.ksmu.org/news/2025-04... @ksmu #nopaywall

Nonpartisan races for Springfield school board and city council? Here are some recent communications from Greene County Republicans and Greene County Democrats about the election

Cuts to federal library and museum agency leave future of grant program uncertain The entire staff of the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services were put on leave Monday. The Institute is the largest funder of cultural institutions in the U.S. It gives money to the…

My colleague Chris Drew has this report on the Trump administration's decision to drastically cut back the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The federal agency most recently awarded Missouri just over $3 million. From KSMU with #nopaywall

Campaign finance from the two candidates running for Springfield mayor show a lopsided money race. New from @ksmu, with no paywall: www.ksmu.org/news/2025-04...

In their own words: Candidates for Springfield mayor, city council speak out at Ozarks Tech drop-in event A few days ago, KSMU’s Gregory Holman caught up with candidates for Springfield mayor and city council.

In their own words: Candidates for Springfield mayor, city council speak out at Ozarks Tech drop-in event. The election is next Tuesday

Candidates for Springfield School Board share their views ahead of the April 8 municipal election Kelly Byrne, Sarah Hough, David Myers and Gail Smart are running for two open seats on the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education.

More on the school board candidates: Community-led interviews by the Informed Voter Coalition www.ksmu.org/show/informe...

Springfield school board candidates speak out at Paws to the Polls forum Next month’s election will decide which two individuals will join the governing body that oversees Missouri’s largest public-school district.

Some KSMU Springfield school board coverage ahead of the April 8 election www.ksmu.org/news/2025-03...

Kansas City Manager Brian Platt has been fired. Mayor says he damaged the city's reputation Kansas City Council voted unanimously to fire city manager Brian Platt, who was suspended three weeks ago after the city lost a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit. Platt is being represented by a law…

Breaking news from KCUR: KCMO city manager fired after the city lost a whistleblower lawsuit three weeks ago

New to the Informed Voter Coalition? It's nonpartisan, and it works to educate ahead of elections in the Ozarks by interviewing candidates. KSMU is one of 13 coalition partners www.ksmu.org/show/informe...

Hear from the candidates running for mayor of Ozark The April 8 municipal election features three candidates: Eddie Campbell, Donald Currence and David Snider.

It's Informed Voter Coaltion season! Today we have interviews with the candidates running for Ozark mayor: Eddie Campbell, Donald Currence and David Snider www.ksmu.org/show/informe...

Education funding, child care subsidies central to Missouri state budget debate A top initiative from Gov. Mike Kehoe is in trouble as House Budget Committee considers the chairman’s spending plan, which also has less for state employees pay raises and $139 million for earmarks.

Some pretty significant reporting on the state budget out from our news collab partners at Missouri Independent

Springfield City Council adopts new land development code inspired by Forward SGF plan Monday night, Springfield City Council voted 8-to-1 to approve the first major overhaul to Springfield’s land development code in 30 years

From our coverage of last night's meeting: Years in the making, Springfield City Council adopts new land development code inspired by Forward SGF plan

Happy Giving Day! Today we're asking that #BearsGive to help @ksmu update some of the ol' equipment givingday.missouristate.edu/giving-day/9...