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Beware the fine print on Springfield Question 3 in November | Opinion

Beware the fine print on Springfield Question 3 in November | Opinion

Springfield voters face a choice on Amendment 3, which could shift spending power away from public control, this reader cautions.
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Eligible Missouri teens can register now for Nov. 3 election

Eligible Missouri teens can register now for Nov. 3 election

Eligible Missouri teens can register to vote now and must meet the Oct. 7 deadline to participate in the Nov. 3 election.
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Bats with rabies prompt prevention reminder in Springfield area

Bats with rabies prompt prevention reminder in Springfield area

Two bats tested positive for rabies in the Springfield area. Learn how to spot signs and what to do after possible exposure.
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Breaking down Week 3 high school football action in Springfield area

Breaking down Week 3 high school football action in Springfield area

From ranked games to rivalry wins, Week 3 high school football had it all. See our Springfield area breakdown of all the Friday night action.
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Letters to the Editor: Disability funding, tariffs and turmoil

Letters to the Editor: Disability funding, tariffs and turmoil

A Springfield mother takes issue with a candidate's plan for funding disability services while another reader questions the USPS's role in voting.
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Man involved in 2025 Springfield shooting sentenced for stolen firearm

Man involved in 2025 Springfield shooting sentenced for stolen firearm

A Sedalia man involved in a 2025 downtown Springfield shooting has been sentenced to eight years in prison for illegal gun possession.
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Wheeling City Council to Vote on Agreement Preventing High-Impact Data Center in Warwood

Wheeling City Council to Vote on Agreement Preventing High-Impact Data Center in Warwood

Wheeling City Council to Vote on Agreement Preventing High-Impact Data Center in Warwood
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Vice President J.D. Vance to Speak at Manufacturing Facility in Olathe, Kansas

Vice President J.D. Vance to Speak at Manufacturing Facility in Olathe, Kansas

Vice President J.D. Vance is scheduled to deliver remarks at Webco Manufacturing Inc., an industrial manufacturing facility in Olathe, Kansas, on Monday, September 14. This event is part of an initiative with Make America Great Again Inc. (MAGA Inc.), a pro-President Donald Trump super political action committee that supports Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections. U.S. Senator Roger Marshall is also slated to speak at the event. Senator Marshall expressed enthusiasm for hosting Vice President Vance, highlighting the 'manufacturing renaissance' occurring in Kansas. The event is ticketed, and members of the public can request up to four tickets. Following his appearance in Olathe, Vice President Vance is also scheduled to speak at a 'federal law enforcement facility' in Kansas City, Missouri.
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9/11 cemented Springfield firefighter's career in public service

9/11 cemented Springfield firefighter's career in public service

Springfield divisional fire chief Jim Ludden shares how witnessing the 9/11 attacks inspired his career and improved emergency response coordination.
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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Halts State Land Use for New Data Centers Amid Industry Scrutiny

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Halts State Land Use for New Data Centers Amid Industry Scrutiny

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has announced a pause on the use of state-owned land for new data centers until July 1, 2027. This directive, shared via X with an AI-generated image, aims to prevent data centers from imposing undue costs on Oregon residents while the state conducts a comprehensive study of the industry's impacts. As part of this action, Governor Kotek also terminated a pending sale of 32 acres of state property intended for a proposed $5 billion data-center development. The Governor acknowledged that her executive authority does not extend to a broader statewide moratorium on data-center construction, but her action targets transactions involving public land controlled by the state. This move positions Oregon as part of a growing national trend where state and local governments are seeking to slow, restrict, or attach new conditions to data-center construction, driven by concerns over their environmental and economic footprint.
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Federal, state leaders see lower approval ratings in new Missouri poll

Federal, state leaders see lower approval ratings in new Missouri poll

Saint Louis University and YouGov surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters in August about political leaders, the state of the economy, education and more.
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Florida Lawmakers Debate Local Control Over Tourism Tax Dollars

Florida Lawmakers Debate Local Control Over Tourism Tax Dollars

Florida is currently experiencing a debate over who should control the state's nearly $1.4 billion annual tourist development tax (TDT) revenue. Currently, state lawmakers in Tallahassee dictate the rules for how this money can be used, including mandating specific spending on tourism advertising and promotion for local governments to qualify for funding. However, there's a growing movement advocating for greater local control over these funds. District 5 Orange County Commissioner Kelly Semrad has renewed calls for local communities to have more flexibility in how these 'people's dollars' are spent. This push is supported by examples from cities like Las Vegas, where tourism revenue can be allocated to broader infrastructure and services that benefit both visitors and residents, such as roads and water systems. The Florida tourism lobby has largely opposed these changes, preferring the current state-controlled system.