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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 1d

Does this rock have a gravitational pull? Columnist Steve Pokin tells the story of Springfield's newest tourist attraction, a big yellow rock.

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 1d

A lawyer said the Greene County Sheriff's Office "hates" his client, a sex offender who has allegedly been in places he shouldn't be.

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 2d

Greene County prosecutors charged a Rogersville man with domestic assault in a case where the victim said he wanted to kill her.

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 2d

Between now and Christmas, Bon Bon's Candy House will sell 2,000 pounds of English toffee. Co-owner Bonnie Nolen enjoys changing the store with the seasons and stocking viral TikTok candies.

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 4d

When Mosaic Arts Collective lost its partner in staging "Hairspray" this fall, it decided to push forward with the cult musical on its own. The community has rallied behind the production, which opens tonight at the Historic Fox Theatre.

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The cast of Mosaic Arts Collective's production of "Hairspray" rehearses at the Historic Fox Theatre on Oct. 2, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Kessinger)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 4d

Antwuan Looney Sr., the former Springfield youth basketball coach convicted of sexually abusing five young girls from 1995 to 2012, has been sentenced to serve four life sentences plus another 67 years in prison.

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Antwuan Looney Sr. speaks with his attorneys following his sentencing. (Photo by Jym Wilson)

Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 4d

OPINION: Six years ago, Missouri State was one of the worst programs in the FCS. Now, Lyndal Scranton writes, the Bears are overachieving in their first year at the FBS level and fans are noticing.

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Springfield Daily Citizen sports columnist Lyndal Scranton

Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 5d

The Ozark Police Department's 6,000-square-foot space was intended to be temporary. That was 20 years ago. In a split vote, Ozark's Board of Aldermen decided to move forward with plans for a larger, upgraded facility.

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Ozark Chief of Police Justin Arnold details the need for a bigger police facility and what he hopes that will do for the community on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Ozark. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 5d

Nixa linebackers Reed Wilson, Max Nicoll and Weston Weldon endured baptism by fire this summer, but the trio is thriving in the fall. They each average more than 10 tackles per game for the top-ranked Eagles.

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Nixa linebackers Reed Wilson, Max Nicoll and Weston Weldon have boosted the top-ranked Eagles. (Photo by Andy Carroll)

Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 5d

The final defendant in a 2020 kidnapping and sex trafficking case has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. Nicholas Roy Madrid, 41, entered an Alford plea of guilty in July.

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Nicholas Madrid (Booking photo by Greene County Sheriff's Office)

Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 5d

Lyndal Scranton says Missouri State looked impressive in its Battle for Bell win over Drury. The exhibition benefits the Howard Bell ALS Clinic at CoxHealth, which provides coordinated care and support to ALS patients in the region.

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Panthers outfielder Nolan Whalley tries to avoid the tag at home during the Battle for Bell on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Springfield. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)

Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 5d

The pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle in northwest Springfield last Friday night has died. Andrew Herr, 44, is survived by his wife and two children. He was a beloved staffer at the Greene County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Andrew Herr died Oct. 8, 2025, five days after being struck by a car. (Photo shared with family’s permission)

Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 5d

Springfield's Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of plans for a controversial housing development on East Division Street after the developer made several amendments. Neighbors, however, are unsatisfied with those changes.

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East Division Development, LLC is proposing to develop 510 units of varying density on 48 acres of property at 3820 E. Division St. (Photo by Jack McGee)

Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 5d

Grace Billingsley says High Tide Theatrical's 2025 production of "The Rocky Horror Show" is bigger and better than ever. It's also the last time she'll play Janet, a character that means so much to her.

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High Tide Theatrical stages “The Rocky Horror Show” every year because executive director Grace Billingsley says it’s a “a show where everyone is welcome, diverse stories are told and it’s a safe space for our actors and for our audience.” (Photo by High Tide Theatrical)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 5d

FREE TO ALL READERS: Eric Walter, a St. Louis-based attorney who represents a significant percentage of the state’s cannabis licensees, wrote 22 agreements the state believes would take microbusiness licenses out of the hands of eligible applicants.

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St. Louis attorney Eric Walter, left, speaks with fellow attorneys outside the Missouri Court of Appeals office in downtown St. Louis in October 2024 (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent).

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 5d

Gov. Mike Kehoe has ordered flags at half-staff on Oct. 11 in honor of Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Cully. The Army says Cully, from Ozark, died on Sept. 17 in an aviation mishap during routine flight training near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

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Andrew Cully. (Photo from the U.S. Army)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 5d

Athlete of the Week: Glendale standout golfer Page Bowman is aiming for a rare state title three-peat. The daughter of former PGA golfer Kory Bowman is committed to Mizzou.

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 5d

Employees of Missouri State University and Ozarks Technical Community College won’t see serious changes to their health insurance benefits next year, but @JoeHadsall reports costs will increase.

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Missouri State's Carrington Hall stands on a summer day. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 5d

In his 28 years with the Greene County Medical Examiner’s Office, Tom Van De Berg worked several high-profile homicides, including Hailey Owens and Dee Dee Blanchard. He told columnist Steve Pokin, "They're all terrible cases. You just get used to it."

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Tom Van De Berg, chief forensic investigator with the Greene County Medical Examiner's Office, testifies about autopsy results during day two of a quadruple homicide trial in this Daily Citizen file photo. (Photo by Jym Wilson)

Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 6d

If you're looking for Q102, you'll want to turn your dial to the left. Mid-West Family Broadcasting has moved the rock music station to 92.9 in a move it says will make the station’s reach about 10 times bigger.

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Mid-West Family Springfield, which owns Q92.9, is located at 2453 E. Elm St. (Photo by Ryan Collins)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 6d

If you want to order a holiday gift basket from Pickwick and Cherry or get tickets to one of owner Katie Kring's popular seasonal cooking classes, you'd better act fast. Kring says those classes always sell out.

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Owner Katie Kring stands in front of Pickwick and Cherry's menus. (Photo by Elise Dust)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 6d

With true freshman Deuce Bailey behind center, Missouri State found a way to hold off Middle Tennessee 22-20 last night and earn its first-ever Conference USA win. Our Ryan Collingwood was there and says the Bears' defense played a big role in the victory.

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Ronnell Johnson hauls in a touchdown pass from Deuce Bailey against Middle Tennessee State in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Photo by MSU athletics)

Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 6d

Vote417, a civic group in Springfield, is hosting a banned book pop-up giveaway event on Oct. 11 at Mother’s Brewing Company. The event is free to attend.

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One of several plastic glasses ready for folks to drink beers outside of Mother's Brewing Company. (Photo by Shannon Cay)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 6d

Suzanne Shaw, Missouri State University's vice president for marketing and communications, will step away from the position on March 1. She held the role for more than 10 years.

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Suzanne Shaw, vice president for marketing and communications, will retire from her post on March 1. (Provided by MSU)

Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 6d

FREE TO ALL READERS: A federal jury has ruled that Torch Electronics, the most visible operator of video lottery terminals in Missouri, edged out a competitor offering arcade games with unfair business practices.

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Multiple Torch Electronics video lottery terminals occupy a dedicated gaming area at Rapid Roberts in Springfield on Jan. 21, 2025. (Photo by Shannon Cay)