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2 days ago
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Springfield residents give feedback on Sunshine Street corridor study
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On Tuesday, June 3, residents were invited to voice their opinions on the Sunshine Street Corridor Study, between Kansas Expressway and Glenstone Avenue. The purpose of this plan is to analyze existing conditions and work with the public to help set the vision of the street and the surrounding neighborhoods. There are five for the study: Engagement, Safety, Revitalization, Place, and Balance Community Needs. The City of Springfield hopes that the feedback will help create a Sunshine Street that will: Balances mobility & local needs Prioritizes safety for everyone traveling on streets and sidewalks in the study area Guides improvements Supports neighborhood goals and vision defined in Forward SGF A presentation was given to attendees, providing more insight into the project and how their feedback will play a part in it. Afterwards, people could move freely around to board stations that provided more information on Sunshine, as well as sticky notes where they could pin their feedback. Why Midnight Rodeo is suddenly closing its longtime location 'This is kind of a unique approach the city is taking with multiple departments, with multiple disciplines coming together to look at not just the traffic and transportation corridor, but also looking at quality of life, quality of place and what it's really like to live in and around the area as well,' says Cora Scott, spokesperson for the City of Springfield. According to Scott, one of the main reasons for the study is to improve safety. 'It's becoming more heavily trafficked in. Also we're having more crashes, particularly at access areas as people in and out of driveways and such along that corridor,' Scott said. 'So that's the number one reason to look at what could be some infrastructure improvements to help with that. Not necessarily to constantly speed up traffic, but just to make it safer for people, pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers along the route.' Ozarks First spoke to some Springfield residents attending the event who expressed their own opinions on the project. 'I'm hopeful that this is going to go the right way and I plan to be part of it to try to ensure that it is steered in the right way,' said Donell Dunbar about the project, 'I live in University Heights neighborhood, which is kind of known as a contested neighborhood. And I want this to go right because it's on our doorstep and we need it to go right for the city as well to preserve the history that we have and to provide a very welcoming place for visitors, residents, everyone who comes to our city.' Dunbar believes that older buildings should be torn down to make way for new ones. 'I would like to see the vacant businesses addressed. Let's tear them down and build something more useful. If they're not going to be used before we start tearing historical homes down, for instance.' Springfield schools raises 67,000 meals in Ozarks Food Harvest competition For Rick and Sally Keen, the biggest issue is traffic. 'There's too many cars going in and out on Sunshine Street, 'said Sally Keen. 'I think it'd be nice if they had alleys behind the building of some sort.' 'Something needs to be done for the traffic, the speeders. And that's a major problem, especially late at night shifts,' added Rick Keen. Scott states that there will be at least 'two to three more times to engage' with residents in the future, saying the next survey will include a design charrette, where the designers will sit at tables and the public can discuss further details on the project. A completed plan for the project is expected to be finished in early 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Springfield schools raises 67,000 meals in Ozarks Food Harvest competition
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield Public Schools (SPS) has raised over 67,000 meals during the 2025 Food Fight this year. According to an Ozarks Food Harvest press release, SPS students and various organizations participated in the 14th annual Food Fight competition to support Ozarks Food Harvest in March and April. The contest involved 38 schools and four administrative offices collecting food and funds over a two-week period to support The Food Bank, the release says. 'The partnership with Ozarks Food Harvest has not only helped alleviate immediate needs but also fostered a nurturing environment where students and their families feel supported and valued,' Jessica Blake, coordinator of community relations for SPS, said in a press release. 'We are grateful for our ongoing partnership, the support they give to us and the families we serve.' Food donated from the contest will be distributed through Ozark Food Harvest's 28-county service area. Funds will be used for the Weekend Backpack Program that gives meals to over 49 children. This year's winners included Study High School, Westport K-8, Wilson's Creek Intermediate, Boyd Elementary, Cowden Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, McBride Elementary, York Elementary and Mallory ECC. 'We're so proud to work with Springfield Public Schools, presenting sponsor Rapid Roberts and other partnering organizations across Springfield for Food Fight,' Bart Brown, president at Ozarks Food Harvest, said in the release. 'These meals will go a long way toward helping the 1 in 5 children and 1 in 6 adults who face hunger here in the Ozarks.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-05-2025
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Splash & Sizzle 2025 kickoff lets people donate food for free pool admissions
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Ozarks Food Harvest and Springfield-Greene County Park Board have started their kickoff for the 2025 Splash & Sizzle event, which gives special discounts on pool admissions for those who donate canned food. According to Browning, this is one of Ozarks Food Harvest's longest-running partnerships, which began back in 2001. Starting now through September 1, people can get admission into all of the Springfield-Greene County Park Boards' outdoor pools between 5:30-6:30 p.m. by either donating $1 or one canned food item per person. Pool locations are as follows: Fassnight Pool – 1305 S. Main Ave. Grant Beach Pool – 1401 N. Grant Ave. Meador Pool – 2600 S. Fremont Ave. Silver Springs – 1100 N. Hampton Ave. Westport Pool – 3157 W. Mt. Vernon St. Learn more at Splash & Sizzle 2025 – Ozarks Food Harvest Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-05-2025
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When are city pools open this year?
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Memorial Day marks the official opening of outdoor pool season. Here's a list of city pools opening and their hours. On Memorial Day weekend, pool openings in Springfield will be staggered: Saturday, May 24: Meador and Westport Pools open 1 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25: Fassnight and Silver Springs open 1 p.m.-6:30 p.m., and McGee-McGregor Wading Pool (for ages 6 and under, with guardians) opens 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday, May 26: Fassnight and Silver Springs are open for Memorial Day discount Splash & Sizzle swimming, with $1 admission all day, or free with a canned food donation, benefiting Ozarks Food Harvest. Outdoor pool admission for 2025 is: $5/Youth 3-17 yrs., and Seniors 60 yrs. and older (Children age 11 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.) $6/Adults 18-59 yrs. Free/Children ages 2 and under. Discount Splash & Sizzle admission is $1, or free admission with a canned food donation, all ages, every day after 5:30 p.m. and on select holidays. Check the schedule for details. Donations benefit Ozark Food Harvest. Admission is free to the McGee-McGregor Wading Pool, which is for kids age 6 and under only, with an adult. Indoor pools at Chesterfield and Doling Family Centers are also open seven days a week, with outdoor admission rates offered Monday-Thursday, 4-8 p.m., no discounts. Regular indoor admission is charged Friday-Sunday, $15/Adults, $10/Kids and Seniors. The Springfield-Greene County Park also announced that the opening for Grant Beach Pool is postponed indefinitely due to major structural damage from the Apr. 29 storm. The pool house lost large portions of its roof and sustained significant interior water damage. The timeline for reopening is not yet known. You can find more information about the pools at Bolivar pools are already open on the weekends. – Opens Saturday, May 24 at noon. Marshfield's Dr. Tommy Macdonnell Aquatic Center – Opens Saturday, May 24 at noon. – Opens Friday, May 23 at 3:30 p.m. Ozark pools opens May 22. Nixa aquatics information can be found here. The Republic Aquatic Park, Rush, opens Saturday, May 24. – Opens Sunday, May 25 West Plains Aquatic Center – Opens Monday, May 26 at noon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-05-2025
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Postal workers to kick off 33rd Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The 33rd annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive held by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is set to begin on Saturday, May 10, to help families in need of food in the Ozarks. To participate in the food drive, local residents just have to leave a bag of nonperishable food next to their mailboxes on Saturday morning for mail carriers to collect while delivering mail. The donations will go towards local hunger-relief organizations in Southwest Missouri, including Ozarks Food Harvest and its network of charities. Missouri Senate proposes $30M boost to Springfield Convention Center project 'This food drive is so important right now, especially as families continue to deal with the increased cost of groceries,' said Bart Brown, president and CEO of Ozarks Food Harvest. 'We're so grateful to the National Association of Letter Carriers and United Way for helping us ensure folks can put food on the table.' Ozarks Food Harvest says mail carriers collected over 140,000 meals in their service area during last year's food drive. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
