The Hammons Field scoreboard is shown on April 21, 2026 after the "Hammons Field" letters were removed from the scoreboard. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)
The scoreboard no longer reads "Hammons Field" and a press conference is scheduled for Thursday. The Springfield Cardinals say "big changes" are coming to the ballpark.
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Noah Mendlinger has climbed from undrafted free agent in 2021 to the Double-A Springfield Cardinals in two seasons. (Photo: P.J. Maigi, Springfield Cardinals)
Cardinals Notebook: Jurrangelo Cijntje, St. Louis’ No. 5 minor-league prospect, is scheduled to start tonight as Springfield opens a six-game homestand against Midland. The ambidextrous “switch pitcher” primarily throws right-handed.
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Americana duo Shovels & Rope is the headlining act at the fifth Springfield Earth Day Festival, April 25 at Jordan Valley Park. The plastic-free event raises money for environmental causes. (Photo by Sully Sullivan)
The fifth Springfield Earth Day Festival is on April 25 at Jordan Valley Park. The plastic-free music festival raises money for environmental causes. This year's headlining act is the Americana duo Shovels & Rope.
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A rendering of The Reserve Apartments on the Medical Mile, as originally proposed. (Photo provided by the City of Springfield)
The Springfield City Council has approved changes to a proposed apartment building along the Medical Mile. Neighbors, however, remain skeptical about the approved changes and whether they actually address any of their concerns.
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Charity Fent poses with an example of vintage piping, which is a big trend in wedding cakes. She loves the details. (Photo by Juliana Goodwin)
Foodie writer Juliana Goodwin goes "In the Kitchen" with Charity Fent of Charity Fent Cake Designs. Fent says she loves decorating cakes, but hates baking. She personally decorates each cake and works about 100 hours a week.
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Joe Still, co-owner of Big Baby Bagels, serves customers on April 17, 2026. The bagel shop is having a soft opening for the remainder of the month. (Photo by Ryan Collins)
The couple behind the former Rountree ramen shop Skully's has a new venture in the same building. Big Baby Bagels, or BB Bagels, is having a soft opening for the rest of April.
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Members of the University of Missouri’s Class of 2026 at its Springfield Clinical Campus pose for a photo. (Photo courtesy UM Medical School)
The University of Missouri is expanding its Springfield-based School of Medicine, and both CoxHealth and Mercy will be involved. The goal is to retain more students from the Springfield area and give a significant boost to its economy.
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David Burton encountered his neighbors Mary Ann and Rusty Swift out for their morning walk in Republic on Aug. 12, 2022. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
Opinion: Your neighbor is not your enemy. David Burton says that neighboring can help heal America’s divisions.
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Hollister Police Chief Bert Stirewalt talks about the potential benefits of the Blue Envelope program, speaking from experience as a father of a child with autism. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)
Police departments in Springfield, Nixa and Hollister are joining the Blue Envelope program. It's aimed at improving interactions between law enforcement and people with disabilities or communication challenges.
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PaPPo's Pizzeria & Pub will be located at 701 N. McCroskey St. in Nixa. (Photo by Zoe McIntyre)
Renovations for the new PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub in Nixa turned into more of a total redo. That's delayed opening day for the restaurant, but owner Chris Galloway expects to have a certificate of occupancy soon.
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Crystal Quade talks about her new job as executive director of the non-profit Downtown Springfield Association on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Springfield. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
In-depth: Crystal Quade is stepping away from politics and into a new role: executive director of the Downtown Springfield Association. The change comes during a tumultuous time for the nonprofit.
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As work on Renew Jordan Creek continues, businesses in the area like Fresh Gallery are dealing with reduced parking, foot traffic and more. A GoFundMe has been started to help the gallery stay open until construction is complete. (Photo from GoFundMe)
Jennifer Hyde is excited about the future of Renew Jordan Creek. The present, however, is a challenge. The owner of Fresh Gallery says her traffic has decreased by 90% during construction and she's searching for ways to keep the doors open.
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People wait to speak with Springfield Police Department Major Tad Peters while attending the first of a planned series of "Mayor's Community Conversations." The gathering focused on the Tom Watkins, Woodland Heights, Robberson and Doling neighborhoods and was held at Northview Center on Friday, April 17, 2026. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
The city of Springfield launched its “Mayor’s Community Conversations” series on April 17. The events are intended to provide residents an opportunity to ask questions, express concerns and share ideas with the mayor and other city leaders.
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Cora Scott, director of public information and civic engagement for the city of Springfield, joins host Tom Carlson for an episode of the In Our Town podcast. (Photo by Joe Hadsall)
Podcast: Cora Scott is Tom Carlson's guest on "In Our Town." She previews upcoming events in the Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration, including a concert, historic parade, footbridge dedication and a live broadcast of NBC’s “Today.”
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The Visit Springfield, Missouri sign as seen in November 2025. (Photo by Bruce Stidham)
The National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration is expected to draw thousands to Springfield April 30-May 3. Festivities include a concert, Roaring ‘20s-style ball, landmark dedications and more. @joehadsall.bsky.social has the info you need to know.
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A mom wants to know if she and her child will be able to use the Grant Beach pool this summer. It was closed all of last summer because of storm damage to the pool house on April 29, 2025. (Photo by Steve Pokin)
One Springfield mom wonders why no repairs have been made to the pool house at Grant Beach Park. Will the public pool be closed again this summer? Answer Man Steve Pokin says, "Maybe."
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Springfield Daily Citizen sports columnist Lyndal Scranton
OPINION: Lyndal Scranton says Missouri State’s offense is must-see baseball. It could end up ranking among the best in program history.
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Reader says it seems like it's taking a long time to finish construction of the Staybridge Suites at 1301 E. Lark St. (Photo by Steve Pokin)
One reader says it’s taking a long time to complete the construction of Staybridge Suites in south Springfield. What's the holdup? Here's what Answer Man Steve Pokin learned.
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People lined a stretch of East Battlefield Road between South Campbell Avenue and South Glenstone Avenue in Springfield, MO while participating in the nationwide "No Kings Day" rallies on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
Weeks after the March 28 No Kings rally in Springfield, 18 people were mailed citations for "walking along roadways" during the protest. Police say those who were cited were identified “using drone footage and police resources.”
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The new Greene County Jail opened in June of 2022. (Photo by Bruce Stidham)
Yefry Archaga, charged with murdering 15-year-old Miles Young in March, is also accused of shooting a woman in the leg during a robbery six weeks earlier, according to court documents obtained by the Daily Citizen.
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Devising Original Theatre Springfield's inaugural Fringe Festival featured 11 original works. They included "Another Life Story," a physical theater piece with puppetry. (Photo by Devising Original Theatre Springfield)
Devising Original Theatre Springfield’s Fringe Festival returns July 9-12 with an expanded lineup. This year's festival includes a Young Artists Fringe category for those ages 12-18.
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In 1946, Sandy Sanders and Russell Stoute bought the business at the corner of Glenstone Avenue and St. Louis Street. (Photo provided by the city of Springfield)
IN-DEPTH: In its heyday, Route 66 was a major boost to Springfield's economy. Zoe McIntyre has the story of how the Mother Road shaped the Queen City's culture and businesses.
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Then-Central head coach Jordan Epps speaks at a press conference during the 2025 Bass Pro Tournament of Champions. (Photo by Ryan Collingwood)
After five years leading Central High School’s boys basketball team, Jordan Epps is making the crosstown move to Springfield Catholic.
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Nixa is preparing for its largest infrastructure upgrade in more than 20 years. Plans include a new water tower, wastewater treatment plant upgrade and lift station that will serve 1,700 acres of undeveloped land in the southwest Nixa area.
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Craig Hall, on the campus of Missouri State University, is undergoing a renovation project that includes work to Coger Theatre. (Photo by Joe Hadsall)
Missouri State is adding $2 million to its Craig Hall project to repair damage from a fire inside the hall’s Coger Theatre. Craig Hall is undergoing a significant transformation as part of the Judith Enyeart Reynolds Performing Arts Complex.
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Republican state Sen. Curtis Trent of Springfield has been the lead proponent in the Missouri Senate for a proposal eliminating the state personal income tax. He is the assistant majority floor leader. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
FREE: After unveiling a new plan just before midnight to replace Missouri’s income tax with a broader sales tax, state Senate Republican leaders moved quickly to push it to passage early Thursday morning.
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The Greene County Judicial Courts Facility at 1010 Boonville in Springfield, Missouri. (Photo by Shannon Cay)
A Springfield man accused of setting fire to a shed that killed 10 cats who were inside is facing an additional felony charge of animal abuse.
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City of Springfield records indicate an ALDI is going in at the Springfield Plaza shopping center on West Washita Street. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)
ALDI has filed building project plans with the city of Springfield for a fourth store. It would be located near other major retailers in the Springfield Plaza shopping center.
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Sheriff Brad Cole (Photo by Jym Wilson)
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Missouri Sheriff’s Association to offer a 700-hour basic law enforcement academy. Sheriff Brad Cole said the program will be a “huge benefit” to southwest Missouri.
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One More Page owner Laurali Carroll stands in front of the custom logo for her bookstore on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Springfield. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)
Springfield's newest bookstore is located on Historic Commercial Street. One More Page offers a wide selection of new books, and owner Laurali Carroll plans to expand the business soon with a liquor license.
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