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Category: Social issues

News on issues of public importance in Springfield, Mo. and Greene County, including homelessness, domestic violence and substance abuse.

Posted inFood

Deadline to register a MO Mac & Cheese Fest around the corner

by Jackie Rehwald 11 hours agoDecember 4, 2023

Calling all mac-and-cheese chefs, the deadline to register for OACAC’s fourth annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest is Friday, Dec. 8.

Posted inPublic Order & Safety

Springfield police investigating two shootings over weekend

by Jackie Rehwald 14 hours agoDecember 4, 2023
Posted inSocial issues

Graying on the streets: elderly people living unsheltered in Springfield

by Jackie Rehwald December 1, 2023December 1, 2023
Posted inPublic Order & Safety

Second man sentenced in Affordable Towing emissions conspiracy case

by Jackie Rehwald November 28, 2023November 29, 2023
Posted inSocial issues

Community Foundation of the Ozarks updates guide for Giving Tuesday

by Joe Hadsall November 27, 2023November 27, 2023
Brandon Huddleston's mugshot
Posted inPublic Order & Safety

Man believed to have shot and killed 32-year-old Springfield woman is in jail

by Jackie Rehwald November 22, 2023November 22, 2023
Posted inFood

Half a million dollars to feed people with community gardens

by Susan Atteberry Smith November 22, 2023November 23, 2023
Friends and family of Lacey Nix wore shirts with Nix's image at the vigil Monday evening
Posted inPublic Order & Safety

Friends, family of Springfield shooting victim hold candlelit vigil

by Jackie Rehwald November 21, 2023November 21, 2023
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United Way of the Ozarks continues commitment to serving Springfield area youth

Sponsored by United Way of the Ozarks November 21, 2023November 17, 2023
Posted inSocial issues

Remembering Victor Fedchuk with tribute by candlelight

by Jym Wilson and Rance Burger November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

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