Let's say someone gave you $6.5 million to spend on Springfield. What would you do? Jack McGee reports the Springfield City Council is considering seven projects it could fund with carryover money from the 2023 budget. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/spr…

OPINION: The FDA changed guidelines in 2023, allowing gay men to donate blood. While Brandon Landers has been donating to the Red Cross for months, the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks says he can't donate there yet. Steven Pokin asked why. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-cu…

Springfield-based Hudson Hawk Barber and Shop is taking part in a U.S. Department of Defense program that helps military personnel transition into civilian roles. Here's what Weston Odneal will be doing during his four-month internship. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

The photo here makes this public servant truly look like an angel.

Touch of gray: VLT game rooms pop up in Springfield; City Council weighs ban sgfcitizen.org/government/spr… Story by Jack McGee & Ryan Collins

I went to six so-called internet cafes. All were closed, including three in the Plaza Shopping Center on South Glenstone Avenue. Read the full Springfield Daily Citizen story here: sgfcitizen.org/government/cri…

Eden Village filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging fraud involving two 3D printers it purchased to print tiny homes for the homeless. Steven Pokin and JackieRehwald report the SGF nonprofit is seeking $5 million in punitive damages from MudBots. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

At age 20, Cornelius Johnson was serving prison time after he shot a man in Cape Girardeau. Now 41, he lives in Springfield, he's married and he has a good job. He also works as an outreach minister, sharing his story with teenagers. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/cri…

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for MO youths aged 18-24 and the 3rd leading cause for ages 10-17. With those stats in mind, teen gun safety initiatives in SGF are focusing on suicide prevention. Kathleen O'Dell has an in-depth report. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/cri…

Doing journalism in my hometown is a dream come true. I am, as they say, SGF to the death. I appreciate @themysteryjeff and The Mystery Hour team putting this hilarious video together. Subscribe to Springfield. Subscribe to the Springfield Daily Citizen! youtu.be/euR0cQ-L8Og?si…

Richard 'Biff' Williams named next Missouri State University president sgfcitizen.org/schools/spring…

I had a lot of fun on this one. Will be going to one of these pop ups soon!

UPDATE: Joe Hadsall 🇺🇲 has details on some expected features of the Clifton M. Smart III Advancement Center as well as reactions from Smart himself.

We were honored to receive the Catalyst for Good Award 🏆 at the Distinguished Citizen Awards hosted by the Springfield Daily Citizen. What a way to ring in 16 years!

It was an honor to salute this great group of friends and community leaders for Springfield

Meet the new guy! The Daily Citizen is expanding its coverage of the Springfield metro with its first full-time sports reporter, Ryan Collingwood. The veteran journalist shares his journey to the Ozarks and his vision for the job in this column. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-da…

Pop artist Chappell Roan, from Willard, is using her tour stops in Arkansas, Iowa and Tennessee to support Springfield's LGBTQ+ community. Shannon Cay reports Roan is donating $1 from every ticket sold to support the GLO Center. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-cu…

The Small Division winner of the Community Champion Award is “Living in Fear” from Springfield Daily Citizen. The series on domestic violence was created by Steven Pokin, JackieRehwald, Shannon Cay and Jym Wilson.

Jordan Creek Underground has been a canvas for graffiti artists to leave their mark over the years, resulting in tunnels plastered with street art. With renovations in the near future, Shannon Cay captures one last look at this hidden relic. WATCH: sgfcitizen.org/.../exploring-…