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A Tiny Missouri Town You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Was Just Named One Of The Happiest In The Country
Nobody sits down and decides to make a happy town. It just happens, slowly, through good decisions and good people and the kind of accumulated goodwill that takes generations to build, and Carthage, Missouri has been building it for a very long time. Tucked into the southwestern corner of the...
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Springfield can grow without giving up affordability
For decades, Springfield’s affordability has been a key part of our economic appeal. For an employer, it makes capital investment more manageable and provides a competitive edge in attracting and retaining talent. For a family, it can mean the difference between making ends meet and having room to get ahead. Those are two ways of looking at the same advantage, and it’s an advantage we need to last.
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Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates 200th home milestone in Carthage
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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 […]
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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...
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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...
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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...