May 3, 1870
On this day the railroad was welcomed into Springfield, Missouri. This effectively removed the Ozarks as a barrier to Springfield's connection with the east.
April 21, 1870
The first train from St. Louis reached Springfield. This took sixteen years of construction because of the interruptions due to the Civil War.
An Afternoon at Springfield Botanical Gardens
There’s plenty to see at the gardens in Southwest Missouri.
Buff City Soap, Prairie Pie’s Brick and Mortar, Rise, and More open in Springfield
Grow your own mushrooms, design your own soap, and pick out a pie.
Discover SBC’s The Cellar, Formed, and Copper Still in Springfield
It’s shaping up to be a busy month in Springfield as some old favorites return to town and new faces and restaurants open their doors. Here are three openings to look out for.
Q&A: Jean Lawson, a special education teacher in Springfield
Jean Lawson helps students with special needs achieve their educational goals during the pandemic.