Andrew Sullender
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Springfield, MO, United States
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Hotel of Terror condemned? City begins process to take property through eminent domain
According to the city, the Hotel of Terror needs to be demolished to continue the daylighting of Jordan Creek. → Read More
Hammons Field sold: Springfield City Council approves $16 million purchase and renovation
Councilman Craig Hosmer alleged the city was paying "almost double" what the Hammons Field parking lots are worth. → Read More
Midtown 'cautiously optimistic' for Boyd Elementary development after neighborhood meeting
Neighbors who saw the plans said they were both cautious and optimistic about how the building will be transformed. → Read More
Springfield City Council adopts recreational marijuana regulations before Feb. 6 deadline
The bill was opposed by Councilman Craig Hosmer, who said the city would "rue the day" of the measure's passage. → Read More
Springfield races to comply with Missouri's new recreational marijuana amendment
Councilman Craig Hosmer is concerned the new recreational facilities will bring more crime to Springfield. → Read More
With tours and education, city aims to promote recycling, extend life of landfill
If awarded a federal grant, the city plans to allow citizens a close-up view of Springfield's landfill. → Read More
Council takes next step toward major renovation of Springfield's Historic City Hall
Historic City Hall last saw a major renovation in the 1970s. → Read More
Proposal to redevelop church gym, build houses in north Springfield draws scrutiny
The plan would add a total of 55 new dwelling units off West Talmage Street, across from Watkins Elementary. → Read More
In split vote, City Council approves controversial 7 Brew drive-thru on Sunshine Street
With one councilmember absent, the proposal received just enough votes to pass. → Read More
Here are 4 ballot measures the city plans to send to Springfield voters in April
Springfield City Council will vote whether to submit the four ballot measures at their meeting next week. → Read More
CU, City Council discuss future of Springfield's bus system, energy production
Top priorities identified in a survey included making the system accessible and affordable. → Read More
From development questions to an election, 4 things facing Springfield city government in 2023
A look at what could happen in Springfield city government in 2023. → Read More
Warming centers open, agencies close as snow, single-digit temps settle over Springfield
Forty mile per-hour winds will lead to windchills of minus 20 to minus 35 Thursday afternoon. → Read More
City approves tax break for Springfield Whataburger development
The abatement will exempt the development at Kearney and Glenstone from paying real property taxes to the city for ten years. → Read More
Who's running for Springfield City Council? Open races, heated mayoral contest April 4
Candidates can turn in their election signatures and other filings beginning Monday and through January 14. → Read More
Downtown Springfield shops hope for big sales on Small Business Saturday
The unofficial holiday is held every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. → Read More
Former Springfield mayor Mac McCartney dies at 99
McCartney spent more than 50 years as a Springfield businessman and community volunteer. → Read More
John Henry, artist behind Springfield's iconic 'French fries' sculpture, has died
Since being installed in 1980, the colloquially known "French fries" sculpture has become an iconic symbol of the Springfield community. → Read More
Australia native moves to Springfield, starts a mattress company
The goal of Advanced Sleep Technologies is to provide mattresses that 'take care of individual needs' even sleeping in a bed with a partner. → Read More
Council to make Planning and Zoning appointments after developer controversy
Council previously voted down appointment of Loose Goose developer Andrew Doolittle over concerns of a developer serving on the rezoning body. → Read More