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Ozarks Lyric Opera opens season with Rossini's 'Cinderella'

Ozarks Lyric Opera opens season with Rossini's 'Cinderella'

Ozarks Lyric Opera opens its season with Rossini's "La Cenerentola" at Gillioz Theatre, featuring an international cast and special ticket offers.
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Springfield tourism awards honor local leaders shaping industry growth

Springfield tourism awards honor local leaders shaping industry growth

Visit Springfield has named three recipients of its 2026 Toast to Tourism Awards, with honors to be presented Sept. 10.
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Ozarks lawmaker leads discussion on public transport accessibility

Ozarks lawmaker leads discussion on public transport accessibility

Dist. 133 Rep. Melanie Stinnett hosted a panel discussion on public transportation's accessibility on Aug. 31.
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See the best Springfield area high school football plays from Week 1

See the best Springfield area high school football plays from Week 1

See the top plays from the first week of high school football in the Springfield area, including big rushing scores.
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Apartment project in north Springfield plans to focus on community

Apartment project in north Springfield plans to focus on community

Elevate Lives broke ground on an apartment building that will provide housing for low-income families and create greater community on the northside.
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Southwest Missouri high school football Week 2 predictions

Southwest Missouri high school football Week 2 predictions

Week 2 provides an excellent slate of high school football in southwest Missouri. See a preview, predictions and schedule for area games.
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Renew Jordan Creek nears completion, plans to open in spring

Renew Jordan Creek nears completion, plans to open in spring

For nearly two years, dirt has been moving downtown Springfield to return Jordan Creek to its natural state. The project nears completion this winter.
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From the Darkroom recalls 100th birthday for Ozarks journalism teacher

From the Darkroom recalls 100th birthday for Ozarks journalism teacher

This photo from a 1990 birthday celebration captured the connection between local journalists of different generations.
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Missouri State defensive tackle to miss season with injury

Missouri State defensive tackle to miss season with injury

Missouri State head coach Casey Woods announced a season-ending injury to a defensive tackle during his availability on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Missouri State football taking 'Hoosiers' approach against Texas A&M

Missouri State football taking 'Hoosiers' approach against Texas A&M

Missouri State goes on the road to Texas A&M this weekend. Casey Woods and the Bears will be taking a Hoosiers-like approach to Week 1.
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Your guide to key races, topics on the November ballot in Missouri

Your guide to key races, topics on the November ballot in Missouri

Missouri voters will decide on abortion rights and the future of Republican supermajorities this November.
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Blood donors can earn zoo admission during Ozarks drive

Blood donors can earn zoo admission during Ozarks drive

Blood donors in the Ozarks can receive two free Dickerson Park Zoo admissions and an otter-themed T-shirt.