Springfield Daily Citizen

Noah Mendlinger has become a fan favorite in Springfield, but not because he bashes monster home runs. @LyndalScranton attributes it to Mendlinger's old-school, scrappy style of play, his ability to get on base and his defensive versatility. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sp…

Nixa's "annual war" on mosquitoes continues in 2025. Zoe McIntyre has a behind-the-scenes look at the city's summer fogging practice, which the city says is very conscious of the "good insects." Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/government/chr…

Conference USA Kickoff: Missouri State's Jacob Clark is excited to prove he’s one of the country’s best quarterbacks as he returns to the FBS. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sp…

Jay Spoonhour is returning to the Missouri State sideline — this time with the Lady Bears. The school announced Spoonhour is joining Beth Cunningham's staff, replacing the departed Darren Guensch. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sp…

FREE TO ALL READERS: Springfield voters may consider a 3% hotel/motel tax increase to fund a $175 million convention center project. @jack_mcgee_ has details on the discussion and debate at yesterday's City Council study session. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/spr…

Walnut Street favorite Ebbets Field is returning in 2026. @RyanRCollins reports Sydney and Jerrad Davis have closed on the property and business, and plan to open the restaurant in a nostalgic spirit. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

A 22-foot tall bottle of Stella Artois? Alert the Answer Man! Steve Pokin was more than happy to look into the statue, outside of a Willard liquor store, dedicated to his favorite beer. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/steve-pokin-co…

Conference USA Kickoff: Missouri State knows it’s in proving mode in its 2025 FBS debut. Bears' coach Ryan Beard says he likes the underdog role. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sp…

.@MoStateFootball's @JJONeal1 isn't just playing for himself during his senior season. @rwcollingwood writes the @LRHSWildcats grad is also playing for his fallen teammate and friend, Todric McGee. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sp…

On its 55th anniversary in Springfield, Dillard’s has made a drastic change inside the Battlefield Mall. Ryan Collins and Ellie Frysztak have a sneak peek inside the store's new, single location. Find out when it will host a grand opening. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

A Springfield man was indicted for allegedly attacking a letter carrier, who believes the unprovoked attack was racially motivated. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/government/cri…

FREE TO ALL READERS: Cities and counties are not allowed to stack sales taxes on marijuana products, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled 6-1 on Tuesday. Greene County is not one of the counties that has been imposing an additional 3% tax. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/mis…

An Ozark woman was sentenced to 30 days in jail for causing the crash that took the life of Mercedes Luna four years ago. Luna's family is not happy with Marjorie Dewitt's Alford plea. They wanted Dewitt to take responsibility. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/cri…

Haley White is the new branch manager of The Library Station. @JoeHadsall reports White has worked for the district since 2015, including at the Midtown Carnegie and Library Center branches. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/spr…

While frozen funds have been restored, federal funds for a Boys & Girls Club of Springfield afterschool program have been cut in future years, according to CEO Brandy Harris. She's making plans to rally the community's financial support. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/schools/k12-ed…

A 14-year-old girl from Forsyth died following a one-vehicle crash just south of Hollister on Highway 165. The driver, a 16-year-old girl from Nixa, was flown to a Springfield hospital in serious condition. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/cri…

A suspect charged in the 2023 fatal shooting of Chaviz Nguyen is now also charged with assaulting a detective at the Greene County Juvenile Detention Facility last summer. It was not Timothy Hester’s first incident with detention staff. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/cri…

FREE TO ALL READERS: C&C Manufacturing LLC, a Springfield marijuana manufacturer central to Missouri’s largest cannabis product recall last year, had its license revoked July 17. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

About 15 members of Missouri Faith Voices gathered Monday in front of Hammons Tower to protest Sen. Josh Hawley’s recent votes on Capitol Hill. The tower is home to one of Hawley’s offices across the state. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/fai…

SGF Cardinals Insider: As Major League Baseball's trade deadline looms and rumors swirl, manager Patrick Anderson is telling his @Sgf_Cardinals to tune out the noise and focus on what they can control. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sp…