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Springfield voters again reject increase to tax for convention center
(This story was updated to include full results and a statement from Friends of SGF PAC.) Armed with additional information about the city's plans for a $175 million convention center, voters once again rejected an increase to the lodging tax that would have funded the downtown project. With all precincts reporting, the tax measure failed with 57.87% of voters voting against the increased tax, according to uncertified results from the Greene County Clerk's Office. After asking voters for a second time to increase the lodging tax collected on hotel rooms and short-term rentals by 3% to fund expansion and renovation of the Springfield Expo Center at 635 E. St. Louis St., the city will once again have to rethink what comes next. The same question was asked in November and also failed. This time around, the tax included a 35-year sunset, and the city had shared additional details about the project, including concept illustrations produced by a global architecture firm. “We respect the decision of our voters and appreciate the time they took to learn about the proposal and make their voices heard," Mayor Jeff Schrag said in a news release. "Our next steps will be to take what we
KOLR10 News
The grand Springfield hotel where Route 66 was born ended as rubble and a parking lot
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield will soon celebrate its role as the birthplace of historic Route 66, but the historic centerpiece of the Mother Road’s birth has been gone for almost 30 years. Long before the Colonial Hotel was reduced to dust, broken brick and souvenir fragments, it stood as one of the most ambitious buildings […]
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Republic City Council considers development issues
A new rule for spacing streets in construction came before the Republic City Council at its March 17 meeting. Previous ordinances, including the revision of escalating water and sewer rates, received final approval. A new idea on standardizing the distance between streets came up. Chris Tabor, the city’s principal planner,...
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This Peaceful Missouri Town Proves You Can Still Live Well On $700 Monthly Rent
Stop scrolling through rental listings that make you want to weep into your keyboard. Springfield, Missouri is out here proving that affordable rent and actual quality of life can coexist in the same zip code, and it’s about time someone told you about it. Let’s get real for a...
KYTV
City Planning & Zoning moves plan forward that could rezone thousands of plots of land at once
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission has moved a proposal along that could impact thousands of properties in the city. The city of Springfield’s Planning and Zoning Commission has been working to address what they call Missing Middle Housing. Through the city initiative, Forward SGF,...
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TopSide Marinas Expands Ozarks Footprint With Acquisition
TopSide Marinas has acquired Campbell Point Marina, located on Table Rock Lake in Shell Knob, Missouri. This acquisition marks the third for TopSide Marinas in Missouri and the Ozarks, after the acquisition of Cape Fair Marina and Hideaway Marina in 2023. The full-service marina features over 280 wet slips ranging...
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ON YOUR SIDE: The future of the housing market; the importance of emergency funds
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - KY3’s Tyler Wayne shares these consumer stories. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews@ky3.com. Please include the article info in the subject line of the email.
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More new retail planned for W. Sunshine-West Bypass area
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Another new retail development looks to be in the works for the city’s fast-growing southwest side. On Monday night, city council members unanimously approved a rezoning request for 12.61 acres of land located northeast of the intersection of W. Sunshine and Moore Rd. The move green-lights the proposed West Sunshine Marketplace, […]
KYTV
Springfield voters to decide if Hotel of Terror stays or goes
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - It will be up to Springfield voters to decide if a famed haunted attraction will stay or go. The Hotel of Terror has been at the center of a long-standing dispute between the owner and the city. “This fight’s been going on for 13 years. I’m...
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Local nonprofit offers homeownership opportunity in Neosho
The Neosho Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for a partner family to build its 19th house in Neosho, and is accepting pre-enrollment applications from Newton County residents or those who have worked there for at least a year.
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Local nonprofit offers homeownership opportunity in Neosho
NEOSHO, Mo. — One local organization is looking to make dreams of becoming a homeowner a reality. The Neosho Area Habitat for Humanity is currently building its 19th house in Neosho and now it’s looking for a partner family to build a new home. The non-profit officially opened its pre-enrollment form to help them quickly evaluate applicants who might qualify.
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Neosho Habitat Opens Application For Families Seeking Affordable Homeownership
Families dreaming of becoming homeowners in the Neosho area may qualify for assistance from the Neosho Area Habitat for Humanity. The nonprofit has officially opened its Pre-Enrollment Form, the first step in the journey toward owning a safe, affordable home through Habitat for Humanity. “The pre-enrollment form helps us quickly...
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Tiny homes begin arriving in Branson to provide affordable housing and stability
BRANSON, Mo. — A new tiny‑home community in Branson is one step closer to reality as the first units were set in place Wednesday, marking what organizers call a major milestone in the city’s effort to expand affordable housing. Elevate Branson CEO Bryan Stallings said the project is a direct response to a 2018 housing […]
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Wyndham plans new WaterWalk hotel in south Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Another addition is coming to a large commercial development under construction on the city’s south side. In January, Ozarks First showed you the construction work that had started on The Ridge at Ward Branch. The 100-acre property is located off S. Campbell Ave. at Lakewood St. near the Library Center. The site […]
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Elevate Branson to put First Tiny Homes on Foundations
Elevate Branson will place the first group of Tiny Homes for their new development this week. Elevate Branson Founder/CEO Bryan Stallings talked about the event during a visit to KRZK's "The Upside with Josh the Them" program. Stallings said the first eight homes will be placed on their foundations this Wednesday and Thursday at the Elevate Community site on Gretna Road. Stallings said that the public can observe the settings between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm each day.
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Elevate Branson to put First Tiny Homes on Foundations
Elevate Branson will place the first group of Tiny Homes for their new development this week. Elevate Branson Founder/CEO Bryan Stallings talked about the event during a visit to KRZK's "The Upside with Josh the Them" program. Stallings said the first eight homes will be placed on their foundations this Wednesday and Thursday at the Elevate Community site on Gretna Road. Stallings said that the public can observe the settings between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm each day.
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Rising costs are driving demand for assistance programs in southwest Missouri