News across Greene County
Ribbon cut on Darr Family Foundation HUB
The Darr Family Foundation HUB at the O'Reilly Center for Hope rededicates the Community Partnership of the Ozarks space for children and family services.
Arts News September 25, 2026
Tickets are on sale for the first two Broadway shows of the season at Hammons Hall. Plus, we talk “Bees and Butterflies” with author Jason Poulos, airport art returns to SGF, the Springfield Art Museum receives new funding, Grandma Strange reunites for a show and more.e.

Empty Bowls fundraiser for Ozarks Food Harvest's Weekend Backpack Program is underway
The event raises funds for a program that provides weekend meals and snacks for kids throughout the school year.

Diesel has never been more expensive. That's squeezing farmers as harvest begins
Conflicts in Iran and Russia are causing diesel prices to spike globally. That's especially hurting U.S. farmers as they head into harvest season, the most fuel intensive period of the agricultural year.

U.S. Supreme Court again blocks Missouri from using Trump-backed congressional map
This is the third time the high court has stymied efforts to implement a map aimed at ousting Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.

Springfield to move forward with 'Ungap the Map' project as $24.8 million in grant funds are released
The federal grant will allow the city to close gaps in parts of the greenway trail system.

Public input sought on Springfield's updated stormwater management plan
The public may review and comment on the plan through October 13.

Astro Brief: Understanding Our Universe
How do we study space's bigger picture?

Missouri's attorney general investigates Students for Justice in Palestine's Missouri chapters
Catherine Hanaway is concerned the organization violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.

Springfield nonprofit hosts concert series to raise money for people detained by ICE
Community members explain the nonprofit’s mission and how a local concert series is raising money to support people detained by ICE.

Missouri State University enrollment is down slightly for the fall semester
Systemwide enrollment at the university fell by 1.1%.

Missouri redistricting fight returns to US Supreme Court for third time
Opponents of Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map are asking the justices to block a federal ruling requiring its use as voting begins.