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Springfield Earns National Recognition as One of America’s Best Places to Live in 2026

Springfield has landed at #85 on Livability's 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live, a national ranking that evaluates small- to mid-sized cities on the...

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Ozarks Counties Face Vote on Freezing or Capping Property Taxes

Voters in Missouri counties will decide April 7 whether to limit future increases in property taxes on primary residents, with measures varying by county between a...

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Springfield MSA Hits 500,000 Population

Milestone Cements Springfield MSA as a Major Midwest Metro The Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area has officially surpassed 500,000 residents — a milestone that reshapes how...

Regional Updates

Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Starts Today

By connecting classrooms with real-world careers, Springfield is growing a workforce pipeline aligned with business needs and long-term economic growth.