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A Springfield firefighter injured during a heroic water rescue at Springfield Lake has been released from the hospital and is recovering well. The rescue effort brought together 55 responders from multiple agencies who worked together to save lives.
Hundreds gathered along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive for Springfield's Juneteenth Unity Parade, kicking off the city's 32nd annual celebration. The eight-day festival is now Springfield's longest-running community event, bringing together residents for music, education, and cultural pride.
A free two-day Earth Day celebration in Springfield brings the community together for live music, food, and activities while supporting local homeless services. A portion of proceeds will help Eden Village assist chronically homeless and disabled residents.
Unity of Springfield is hosting a free two-day Earth Day celebration with live music, food, and activities, with proceeds benefiting local homeless assistance programs.
A Springfield track meet honors a beloved community member while breaking down financial barriers keeping local kids out of sports. The June 6 event combines competition with compassion, ensuring every child gets a chance to play.
Dozens of volunteers grabbed trash bags and safety vests to spruce up Springfield's stretch of historic Route 66 ahead of the highway's 100th birthday celebration. The Mother Road Refresh shows how community pride can transform a landmark.
Springfield Public Schools is giving teachers more control over how they educate students with a new Innovation Zone launching in September. Eight schools will gain autonomy to design better pathways to college and careers for thousands of Massachusetts students.
When firefighters faced their most traumatic rescue in years, a volunteer group stepped in to provide hot meals and heartfelt support. Friends of Springfield Fire is making sure those who care for the community get the care they need.
Volunteers across Springfield, Missouri are cleaning and beautifying their stretch of Route 66 ahead of the iconic highway's 100th birthday celebration. The community-wide effort shows how collective pride can transform a city.
Sunday's storms devastated Springfield Community Gardens, which feeds seniors and stocks community fridges. Now volunteers are stepping up to help rebuild beds, walkways, and save what produce remains.
Habitat for Humanity is rallying volunteers to revitalize an entire Springfield neighborhood this weekend with yard work, tool donations, and community spirit. Homeowners in Woodland Heights will get help with essential repairs and keep the tools to maintain their homes for years to come.
Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.
Thousands packed the streets of Springfield, Missouri, as the birthplace of Route 66 kicked off the iconic highway's centennial celebration with classic cars, community pride, and a tribute to American road trip history.
A north Springfield clinic just launched a specialized treatment program for people whose depression hasn't responded to other therapies. The program eliminates months-long waits and transportation barriers that previously kept patients from getting help.
A small-town musical about 7,000 stranded passengers welcomed with open arms after 9/11 reminds audiences that compassion still matters. Springfield Little Theatre's "Come From Away" shows how strangers became family during crisis.
Unity of Springfield is hosting its ninth annual Planet Unity Celebration April 17-18, featuring free live music, environmental education, and activities for all ages. The two-day community event aims to spark joy while teaching neighbors how to care for the planet.
Over 1,500 beagles are getting a second chance at life after animal welfare groups rescued them from a Wisconsin research facility accused of inhumane conditions. Springfield's Rescue One is bringing some of these dogs home to find loving families.
Birthday Blessings is recruiting volunteers to throw birthday parties and deliver gifts to foster children across the Ozarks. The Springfield nonprofit ensures every child in care gets to feel celebrated on their special day.
The University of Illinois Springfield just made going electric easier with four new charging stations that cost the school nothing. It's part of a citywide push to add 40 chargers across Springfield.
A new Jersey Mike's in Springfield is giving customers a free sub when they donate just $3 to help people with disabilities. The weekend promotion supports United Rehabilitation Services, a partner that's raised over $250,000 with the sandwich chain over 15 years.
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