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Springfield hosts info session on Galloway Street widening project

The City of Springfield has announced a public information session for the ongoing Galloway Street Widening Project.

By Springfield Standard | Nov 12, 2024

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Springfield approves sales tax hike for public services funding

Springfield voters have approved a new ¾-cent sales tax intended to fund key public services.

By Springfield Standard | Nov 6, 2024

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Senator Schmitt congratulates Trump on election victory

By Springfield Standard | Nov 5, 2024

Tonight, Senator Eric Schmitt issued a statement following President Trump's election victory.

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Galloway Street widening introduces new traffic measures amid ongoing construction

By Springfield Standard | Oct 28, 2024

Motorists traveling through the intersection of Galloway Street and Lone Pine Avenue will encounter a new three-way stop starting Wednesday.

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Missouri unveils plans for Route 66 centennial celebration with various sponsorship programs

By Springfield Standard | Oct 24, 2024

The Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission has announced a series of sponsorship opportunities aimed at encouraging communities to celebrate the historic Route 66. These initiatives include a special event sponsorship program, a signature tour stop design competition, and an interactive signage program. The commission's mission is to prepare Missouri cities for the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026.

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City addresses elevator issues at Jenny Lind Apartments

By Springfield Standard | Oct 17, 2024

Martin Gugel, the director of Building Development Services for the city, has issued findings on a nuisance property case involving Jenny Lind Apartments at 711 S. Jefferson. The city had previously declared Jenny Lind Hall a nuisance property due to ongoing elevator issues throughout 2024. Following a hearing on September 17, Gugel determined that the building violates City Code Sec. 26-62, which pertains to dangerous and blighted buildings.

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Springfield seeks candidates for public utilities board vacancies

By Springfield Standard | Oct 14, 2024

The City of Springfield is actively seeking candidates to fill three vacancies on the Board of Public Utilities. The board, which includes 11 members appointed by the Springfield City Council, has specific requirements for applicants. Two positions are designated for city residents, while the third is open to a customer of City Utilities who resides outside the city.

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Springfield City Manager Jason Gage resigns after six years

By Springfield Standard | Oct 11, 2024

Springfield City Manager Jason Gage has announced his resignation, effective January 11, 2025. Gage, who has served the city for six years, guided Springfield through significant challenges including a global pandemic and major capital improvement projects.

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Martin Gugel appointed as new director for Springfield's building development services

By Springfield Standard | Oct 10, 2024

Martin Gugel has been appointed as the director of the City of Springfield's Building Development Services department, effective October 20. Gugel has served as the interim director since July and previously held the position of assistant director of Public Works for nine years.

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Springfield's police-fire pension nears full funding with community support

By Springfield Standard | Oct 10, 2024

Representatives from Milliman, Inc., a financial firm tasked with evaluating the City of Springfield's Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System, provided an update to the Police-Fire Pension Board on October 10. The pension plan is currently funded at 94.8%, a significant improvement from its low point of 34% in 2009.

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Springfield plans info session on Renew Jordan Creek daylighting project

By Springfield Standard | Oct 4, 2024

The City of Springfield is organizing a public information session on October 21 to discuss the upcoming construction of phase I of the Renew Jordan Creek daylighting project. The event will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Jay Wasson Idea Loft inside the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center, located at 405 N. Jefferson Ave.

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Springfield seeks performers for Mayor’s Tree Lighting Holiday Show

By Springfield Standard | Oct 4, 2024

The City of Springfield is currently seeking performers for the 2024 Mayor’s Tree Lighting Holiday Show. This annual event, scheduled for the evening of November 23, marks the beginning of the holiday season and includes a live show as well as a holiday television broadcast.

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Senators demand answers from FBI Director over handling of child sexual abuse cases

By Springfield Standard | Oct 4, 2024

Recently, Senator Eric Schmitt, alongside ten other Senate Republican colleagues, addressed a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray. The letter pertains to the findings of a Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) audit on the FBI's handling of child sexual abuse cases.

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Springfield sees record driver compliance at crosswalks during Pedestrian Safety Month

By Springfield Standard | Oct 3, 2024

During October's Pedestrian Safety Month, SGF Yields announced a significant milestone in driver compliance at Springfield crosswalks. The program's third-quarter 2024 assessment revealed an average yield rate of 66.49% across six intersections, marking the highest rate since the pedestrian safety initiative began in 2017.

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Schmitt and Wicker tour NGA and Boeing facilities; host defense supplier roundtable

By Springfield Standard | Oct 3, 2024

Senators Eric Schmitt and Roger Wicker recently visited the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Boeing facilities in St. Louis. The visit included a tour of NGA's current headquarters, a look at their new campus under construction in North St. Louis, and an inspection of Boeing Defense’s production facility in Hazelwood.

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President Biden signs Launch Communications Act into law

By Springfield Standard | Sep 27, 2024

Senator Eric Schmitt announced that President Joe Biden has signed S.1648, The Launch Communications Act, into law. This legislation, introduced by Senators Schmitt and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) last year, aims to establish a new process for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to issue spectrum licenses for commercial space launches. The updated process is designed to reduce regulatory paperwork and improve interagency coordination over spectrum frequencies while protecting federal users.

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Senator Schmitt introduces bill targeting student visas for CCP members

By Springfield Standard | Sep 26, 2024

Senator Eric Schmitt has introduced The Protecting Higher Education from the Chinese Communist Party Act, which aims to ban members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and their relatives from receiving student visas to American universities.

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Springfield City Council approves funding for new public works projects

By Springfield Standard | Sep 25, 2024

On Monday, Sept. 23, Springfield City Council unanimously approved a proposed list of projects and programs to be funded by the voter-approved ¼-cent Capital Improvement and 1/8-cent Transportation sales taxes over the next four years.

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Springfield announces packet pick-up dates for April city council elections

By Springfield Standard | Sep 24, 2024

Those wishing to serve on Springfield's City Council can pick up packets from the City Clerk or review the information on the City's website beginning at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1. Petitions must be obtained through the City Clerk's office and cannot be downloaded. Petitions must be submitted to the Office of the City Clerk between Dec. 9, 2024, and Jan. 21, 2025. Please contact City Clerk Anita Cotter at 417-864-1651 if special accommodations are needed.

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City Council bill rescheduled for Oct. 7 meeting

By Springfield Standard | Sep 23, 2024

A City Council bill requesting a Short-Term Rental Type 2 Appeal at 711 E. Delmar St. has been moved to the Oct. 7, 2024, City Council meeting. The measure was advertised for tonight but was inadvertently left off the Sept. 23 City Council meeting agenda.