Springfield is couched in the rolling hills of the Ozark Mountains, and is centrally located to St. Louis, Little Rock, Tulsa and Kansas City. A family-friendly area, it is only 45 minutes from the theaters of Branson and the recreational opportunities of Bull Shoals Lake, Lake Taneycomo and Table Rock Lake. Springfield itself has several unique geological formations which have become popular sites for visitors: Fantastic Caverns and Crystal Cave. There is an excellent zoo with a history of breeding endangered animals, and the largest drive-through wildlife park in the country, Exotic Animal Paradise is 12 miles east of town. Sporting fans are drawn to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, and history buffs will be interested in exploring Wilsonxs Creek National Battlefield, General Sweeney's Museum of Civil War History, the Air and Military Museum, the History Museum of Springfield and Greene County. and the Springfield National Cemetery, the only place in the nation where Civil War soldiers of both sides are buried next to each other. Performing arts can be enjoyed in either the elegant Baroque luxury of the historic Landers theatre, or the state of the art facilities of the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts at Southwestern Missouri State University, and several arts festivals liven up the revitalized downtown areas of Park Central Square and Walnut St.
American Idol winner and country superstar Carrie Underwood will perform at JQH Arena on Missouri State's campus in Springfield, MO on June 15, 2010 during her "Play On Tour". Tickets go on sale Friday, February 12 at 10 a.m. You can buy yours at the JQH Arena Box Office, online at MissouriStateTix.com , or charge by phone at 836-7678. Ticket ...
The Springfield-Greene CountyHealth Department is disposing of some of its H1N1influenza vaccine after a recall by the manufacturer, according to a news release from the department.
Teachers in the Springfield School District voted Thursday to have the Springfield National Education Association represent them in negotiations with district administrators over working conditions and contracts.
A car crash on Farm Road 115 has claimed the life of a Springfield man. The Missouri Highway Patrol says Luckey Schellack's car ran off the road and rolled several times Wednesday.
A new effort to fight hunger in southwest Missouri will be detailed today when local organizations gather at 10 a.m. at the Walmart Supercenter at 2021 East Independence Street to hear the results of a national study on hunger.
An international kidnapping case with Springfield roots is heating up. KSPR first told you about this story in January when we interviewed Springfield native Trina Atwell Chavarria in Costa Rica where she fled with her now-18-and-a-half month old daughter.
Two men who fired more than a dozen bullets late Monday in west-central Springfield were apparently trying to scare their victims rather than hit them, Springfield police said.
A fire in a back room in a southeast Springfield house was particularly stubborn to extinguish because the room was filled with cloth and quilting materials, a Springfield fire marshal said after the early-morning blaze was extinguished.
St. John's Health Systems in Springfield has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as among the top three integrated delivery networks in the nation, based on its ability to operate as a unified health organization.
Thieves attacked a pizza delivery man by gunpoint and stole his car Sunday and another person robbed a second man delivering Chinese food about two hours later.
More Springfield Vistor Information
Springfield Convention & Visitor Bureau
815 E Saint Louis St
Springfield, MO Phone:(417) 881-5300
Teddy Bear Club
Springfield, MO Phone:(417) 820-2327
St John's Mercy Villa
Springfield, MO Phone:(417) 820-8500
St John's Marian Center
Springfield, MO Phone:(417) 820-7447
St John's Home Medical Supply - Springfield Main Office
Springfield, MO Phone:(417) 820-7115
St John's Referral One
Springfield, MO Phone:(417) 625-2000
St John's Hospice Care Services
Springfield, MO Phone:(417) 820-7550
Burrell Behavioral Health
217 E Walnut St, #C
Springfield, MO Phone:(417) 269-2440
St John's Home Care Services
Springfield, MO Phone:(417) 781-2004
Springfield Area Chamber-Cmmrc
202 S John Q Hammons Pky
Springfield, MO Phone:(417) 862-5567
