David Rosner, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Lowest diesel gas price in Dallas County available at $3.16 per gallon in week ending Feb. 28

The cheapest per-gallon price for diesel gas in Dallas County during the week ending Feb. 28 was $3.16 per gallon.

Mayor Ken McClure

Springfield launches rental inspection pilot targeting safety improvements in West Central

Springfield will begin a rental inspection pilot program in the West Central neighborhood on March 23, following unanimous approval by the City Council in November 2025.

Mayor Ken McClure

Missouri Job Center reopens Springfield site after water damage

The Missouri Job Center will reopen its Springfield location for full operations starting Monday, March 9.

Jared Hughes and Jaret Nelson

Who among former Springfield Metro area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, March 7?

These former Springfield Metro area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, March 7.

Dr. Edward Walton, Executive Director of Springfield-Greene County Library

This weekend’s entertainment events in Springfield Metro: Friday, March 6 – Sunday, March 8

Don’t miss out on these entertainment events happening in Springfield Metro this weekend.

Great Southern Bank Arena

Trey Williams Jr.’s career night helps Missouri State defeat Western Kentucky

Missouri State University secured an 87-74 victory over Western Kentucky on Thursday, led by freshman Trey Williams Jr., who scored a career-high 22 points.

Hammons Field

Missouri State baseball hosts Memphis for weekend series at Hammons Field

Missouri State University’s baseball team will host the University of Memphis for a three-game series at Hammons Field in Springfield, Missouri, this weekend.

David Rosner, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Cheapest diesel gas in cities across Greene County in week ending Feb. 28

Drivers in Greene County reported a weekly low of $2.85 per gallon for diesel gas in the week ending Feb. 28.

David Rosner, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

E85 gas at $1.71 per gallon in Greene County in week ending Feb. 28

Drivers in Greene County reported a weekly low of $1.71 per gallon for E85 gas in the week ending Feb. 28.

Lindsay S. See, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Drivers in Christian County see lowest diesel gas at $3.03 in week ending Feb. 28

For the week ending Feb. 28, the lowest reported price of diesel gas in Christian County stood at $3.03 per gallon.

Kimberlee Adkins	Head Coach

Missouri State acrobatics & tumbling earns second win over Texas Lutheran

Missouri State University’s acrobatics and tumbling team recorded its second straight win of the season, defeating Texas Lutheran with a score of 242.230 to 103.525 on Thursday night in Seguin, Texas.

Athena Marie Dickson The Missouri Bar Vice President

Unchanged number of lawyers in good standing among cities in Polk County in January compared to previous month

Cities in Polk County recorded a stable number of lawyers in good standing compared to the previous month.

Rob Marsh, CEO and President of Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Missouri Sports Hall of Fame announces charity golf event for deputies’ fund

The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame will support the Christian County Deputies Fund through its Red, White & Birdies Charity Golf Tournament scheduled for July 17 at Rivercut Golf Course in Springfield.

Ken McClure, Mayor of City of Springfield

Local government meetings today in Springfield Metro

Springfield Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Mayor Ken McClure

Springfield proposes FY27 sewer rate increases tied to Clean Water Act compliance

Springfield Environmental Services will present proposed sewer rate increases for fiscal year 2027 at the upcoming City Council meeting on March 9.

Great Southern Bank Arena

Keith Palek III named to Conference USA men’s basketball all-academic team

Missouri State University forward Keith Palek III has been selected for the Conference USA men’s basketball All-Academic Team, according to an announcement from the league on Thursday.

Colin Muldoon and Colin Kelley

Which former Springfield Metro area high school athletes will be active on Friday, March 6?

These former Springfield Metro area high school athletes are set to compete on Friday, March 6.

Hammons Field

Missouri State’s Max Knight named to Olerud Award watch list

Missouri State junior Max Knight has been named to the watch list for the 2026 Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award, according to an announcement from the College Baseball Foundation.

Kennedy Wingbermuehle Head Coach

Missouri State STUNT earns double win over Quincy and Missouri Valley

Missouri State University’s STUNT team secured two wins in Quincy, Illinois, defeating both Quincy University and Missouri Valley College.

Danny Morrison, Sheriff at Polk County

Polk County Sheriff’s Office reports arrest for child cruelty and responds to multiple incidents

Emily Casteel, 27, of Louisburg, Missouri, was arrested on a warrant for cruelty toward a child, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

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