US student missing in Japan for a week

A massive search effort has intensified for American student James "Weston" Higginbotham, who went missing in Kyoto.

Downtown Springfield Farmers Market kicks off season at The Landing

SPRINGFIELD — The Downtown Springfield Farmers Market kicks off its summer season Friday at The Landing at the MassMutual ...
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Artist in the Park series adds to Food Truck Fridays in downtown Springfield

Springfield Area Arts Council’s 2026 Artist in the Park at Food Truck Fridays series is under way, with free entertainment ...
KOLR10 & Ozarks Local News

6 things to do in downtown Springfield besides bars

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Downtown Springfield is more than just bars and college students. Whether you’re wondering why you should return downtown or you want to experience it for the first time, you’ll ...
AOL

This downtown Springfield mural was painted over. Why it matters

The Springfield art community experienced a keen loss this weekend when it discovered that a mural inspired by Ozarks artist Robert E. Smith had been painted over with gray primer on Feb. 27. Multiple ...
WVXU

After bomb threats, downtown Springfield roads reopen; city says no public safety threat at this time

Springfield schools were dismissed early Monday as officials ask people to avoid the downtown area for safety concerns. Story updated at 4:30 p.m. School will resume Tuesday, and Downtown Springfield ...
The State Journal-Register

Downtown Springfield coffeehouse/non-alcoholic bar closing its doors in August

The Waker opened in the former site of Long 9 Junction on Fifth Street in 2023. In addition to coffee and lattes, it sold a number of non-alcoholic beverages. The Wakery, a late-night coffeehouse and ...