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missourihistorymoments.com
From Sicily to Springfield, an immigrant builds a new life
Charles Sansone, a Sicilian immigrant who came to the United States as a child, is pictured while serving as quartermaster sergeant with Company K, 2nd Missouri Infantry Regiment during the Spanish-American War. After the war, he overcame financial setbacks to become one of Springfield's most respected restaurateurs and hoteliers. Courtesy of Jeremy P. Ämick.
KYTV
On Your Side: Springfield landlords speak out in opposition of a possible right-to-counsel ordinance
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Springfield city leaders are weighing new regulations on rental properties, sparking a debate between housing advocates and landlords over how to handle evictions. Housing advocates argue that eviction has devastating consequences for families. Meanwhile, members of the Springfield Apartment and Housing Association (SAHA) warn that new...
KOLR10 News
Elevate Lives to break ground on affordable housing community in North Springfield
Elevate Lives broke ground on its Elevate Heights multi-family affordable housing development in North Springfield, a project slated for completion by early 2027 that combines rent-reduced apartments with mandatory on-site coaching and job training.
laduenews.com
Sell your own closet and find a few treasures at Byrd Designer Consignment
When self-described “clothes horse” Sierra Stream took over Byrd Designer Consignment, she was new to the resale scene. Stream, a Springfield, Missouri native, had spent almost a decade in commercial real estate before taking the leap into entrepreneurship. “It was a crazy move when I think back, because prior to becoming the owner, I knew of Byrd but had never consigned or purchased anything from any resale shop – ever,” she says.
KYTV
C-Street’s first new development in 50 years is serving an important purpose
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - There is a new building on Springfield’s Commercial Street. It will bring more shops to the area, but it’s bringing something else important too. Sankofa is the first new building on C-Street in 50 years, and it’s an affordable housing complex. The building...
KOLR10 News
Strafford community struggles for affordable housing while facing eviction
STRAFFORD, Mo. — A community in Strafford will soon be evicted from their homes next month. Over 11 different families on Airport Road were notified by the previous owner that the properties were being sold to HomeLink Properties in late July. In August, they received eviction notices and learned they needed to be out of […]
Springfield News-Leader
Springfield economy sees continued growth, needs housing investment
Southwest Missouri has a strong economy, experiencing growth beyond the state and national averages. But that does not mean it's without its challenges. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, the Springfield Business Development Corporation hosted its economic outlook event where economist Charles Gascon, assistant vice president at the Federal Bank of St. Louis, shared the current state of the economy and what's expected in the future. Overall, he said the economy has remained resilient despite uncertainties and inflation, largely as a result of large investments into artificial intelligence. Incorporation of AI into the workforce also means the economy can continue to grow even when the labor force is shrinking due to an aging population and more stringent immigration policies and unemployment remains stable. Discretionary spending dips The economy continues to grow. Springfield saw an average of 3% year-over-year growth in its gross domestic product, outperforming averages for the state and nation as a whole. While the national economy also saw growth, Gascon noted average rates mask more regional and local trends of smaller economies that are contracting in some parts of the country. He said this growth was largely due to the fact that income growth has slowed yet consumption growth has
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Retirees Settle Into This Peaceful 55+ Springfield, Missouri Community For Its Club House And No More Yard Work
Trading a mower for a morning stroll sounds like a fantasy for anyone who has spent decades pulling weeds and trimming hedges. In one quiet corner of southwest Missouri, that trade is exactly what draws people who are ready to enjoy life without the weekend chore list. The homes look...
KYTV
On Your Side: Mortgage rates dip as Springfield organizations step in to help first-time buyers
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Mortgage rates fell slightly this week, snapping a six-week streak of gains, but higher rates and home prices are still making it difficult for first-time home buyers to enter the market. Over the past 12 months, rates were at a similar level last August, dipped at...
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City council discusses rezoning 15.5 acres in Springfield’s West Central neighborhood for new housing development
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The city of Springfield is looking to pave the way for more housing. On Monday night, the city council held a public hearing to rezone 15.5 acres of land near South Kansas Avenue. “We’re planning on doing a mix of townhomes and apartment buildings,” said project...
sgfneighborhoodnews.com
Three empty lots in Heart of the Westside could be site of City’s missing middle pilot project
Growing cities need quality, diverse housing. That’s why the City’s Planning & Development Department is working on an innovative pilot housing project in the Heart of the Westside Neighborhood to encourage “missing middle” housing developments. “Missing middle” refers to a range of residential building types that...
route66news.com
Shamrock Court Motel in Springfield, Missouri, is torn down
The troubled Shamrock Court Motel in Springfield, Missouri, met the wrecking ball this week, according to several local Route 66 enthusiasts. Jaxson Priest said on the Historic Route 66 group on Facebook that the property at 2238 W. College St. (aka Route 66) had been in terrible shape due to neglect and squatters.
Springfield News-Leader
Springfield's Sunrise Ridge to bring new homes to west side
Bussell Homes has announced Sunrise Ridge, a new residential community on West Grand Street in Springfield, offering homebuyers access to the city along with homes built by a company that has served the Ozarks region for nearly three decades. The development will be on Springfield's west side and will include a range of homesites, floor plans and finishes, according to a community announcement. The company said in the announcement that the neighborhood is intended for buyers seeking both location and construction quality when choosing a home. "A great location is only part of the decision," Bussell Homes President Tyler Bussell said in the announcement. "The address is what draws people in, but the quality of the build is what they live with for the next 20 or 30 years. Sunrise Ridge gives buyers both, and we think that combination is hard to find right now." The community is planned near shopping, dining, parks and major transportation routes serving the west side of the Springfield metropolitan area. Students living in the neighborhood will attend schools in the Willard School District. Community features Bussell Homes said in the announcement that Sunrise Ridge will include: A Springfield address Access to shopping, dining, parks
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Missouri HOA President Is Accused of Diverting $30,000 for Personal Condo Repairs
A Branson, MO, homeowners association is suing its former president and her husband, claiming the pair improperly spent more than $30,000 of the association's money on their own condo repairs. The lawsuit, filed by the Woodlands Property Owners Association in Taney County Circuit Court last month, alleges that Cheryl Honey...
KYTV
Emergency injunction temporarily halts evictions at two Springfield affordable housing complexes
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Tenants at two Springfield affordable housing complexes will not face eviction for now after an emergency injunction filed by renters temporarily paused the process. The injunction is connected to a class action lawsuit filed in Greene County court against Cedarwood Terrace and Rosewood Estates by current...