Third Springfield Starbucks Unionizes
Employees at the 2616 S. Glenstone location vote 20-1 to join Starbucks Workers United
Springfield Planning Commission approves zoning change for Grant and Grand development
Missouri Pregnancy Care Center Celebrates 25 Years of Service
Lifestyle
Missouri Fry Fans Embrace New Dipping Sauces
Ketchup no longer dominates as the Midwest expands its French fry flavor horizons.

Springfield Family of 10 Displaced After House Fire
Neighbors and non-profits rally to support family after devastating blaze
Earlene Tryban, Longtime Marshall Resident, Dies at 89
Tryban was an active community member and devoted grandmother.
Crime
Man accused of burning Hotel of Terror charged with arson
Michael Howerton allegedly confessed to starting the fire with $2 of gasoline

Springfield man charged with murder also held by ICE
Christopher Giovanni Salazar-Montes faces homicide charges and immigration detainer
Marion County Man Hospitalized After Shooting Incident
Authorities say the man shot himself after refusing to drop a gasoline container during a response to a report of a suicidal subject.
Sports
Speedgolf Offers Faster Alternative to Traditional 18-Hole Rounds
The fitness-focused sport allows players to complete a round in about an hour instead of four to five hours.

Missouri State Women's Basketball Cruises Past Western Kentucky 75-52
Lady Bears dominate on the glass and from beyond the arc to earn decisive victory at home
Furious comeback falls short for Bears at Liberty
Missouri State trailed by 20 points with 12 minutes remaining before mounting a furious comeback down the stretch.
Finance
Paul Mueller Company Declares $0.30 Quarterly Dividend
The company's board approved the payout for shareholders of record on February 27.

Paul Mueller Company Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
The company's board of directors has declared a $0.30 per share dividend payable to shareholders.
Missouri Lottery Announces Jan. 31, 2026 Winning Numbers
Powerball, Pick 3, and other lottery games see winners in the Show Me State
Business
Community Wholesale Tire Distributors closes facilities, lays off dozens
Major wholesale tire dealer shutters two distribution centers in Missouri, impacting 143 employees

Kanbrick Acquires Industrial Refrigeration Parts Provider Keep Supply
The long-term investment partnership will work with Keep Supply's leadership team to expand the company's portfolio and deepen customer relationships.
Southern Bancorp Acquires Ozarks Financial Group
The $1.9 billion asset acquisition expands Southern Bancorp's footprint and impact across the region.