A judge sentenced a man from Springfield Thursday on second-degree murder charges from 2020. Riley Collier was sentenced to life in prison plus 44 years for second-degree …
Read More »Dangerous Fugitive Accused of Child Sex Crimes
Springfield Police are looking for a dangerous fugitive accused of child sex crimes. Clarence Parks Junior is charged in Jasper County with two counts of statutory sodomy …
Read More »North Springfield Church Vandalized
Vandals spray painted graffiti on a north Springfield church. The vandals painted alleged Satanic symbols on the predominantly African-American congregation’s church building. Members of the Acts of …
Read More »Gillioz Still Open Despite Water Damage
Recent rains have caused problems at the historic Gillioz Theater. Heavy rains last Friday caused water to leak from the roof to the lobby and rotunda. The …
Read More »Woman Arrested Following Suspected Arson of Meth Lab in Springfield
Springfield Police have a woman in custody, as authorities believe she set fire to a suspected meth lab. Jennifer Buttram faces charges of arson and unlawful use …
Read More »New Location for COVID Testing in Springfield
COVID 19 testing open to the public will be moving to a new location beginning Monday, August 15th. According to a release from the Springfield Greene County …
Read More »Street Closings for Route 66 Festival
St Louis and Olive streets in Springfield are closed in preparation of the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival this weekend. The festival starts Thursday. St. Louis street …
Read More »Preliminary Report Indicates Fire in Springfield May Have Been on Purpose
Investigators say a fire that began Tuesday evening in Springfield may have been arson. Authorities responded to the 2200 block of North Delaware for what began as …
Read More »Monkeypox Hits Greene County
Springfield-Greene County Health Department officials say one case of Monkeypox has been confirmed in the county. Officials say they are currently investigating other potential cases. Chief Medical …
Read More »Packages with Rice, Anti-Semitic Taunts Found in Springfield
Residents of a local neighborhood are reeling after packages appeared in their front yards with Jewish hate speech writings in East Springfield. Reports say residents found the …
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