Polk County’s elected public administrator has served in the office since 2003. On Tuesday, she pleaded guilty to theft from a municipal building – one of several thefts from a Bolivar Walmart that police accused her of – and was sentenced to a year of probation. Public Administrator Barbara Davolt was originally charged with three […]
A review of the News-Leader’s archives revealed that Robberson has been repeatedly threatened with closure over the past few decades. A “For Sale” sign may soon hang on the former Robberson School building. The Springfield School Board will discuss and possibly vote Tuesday on a proposal to declare the multi-story building and campus “surplus” property. […]
A complaint filed with the Columbia/Boone County Health and Human Services Department against a downtown restaurant meant another inspection for an establishment that had recently completed its regular inspections. A department inspector discovered pests and signs of pests at the Sub Shop, 209 S. Eighth St., near a grease trap and food preparation table on […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed All-Star right-hander Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list on Friday due to tendinitis in his right elbow. To take his place in the roster, the Dodgers have brought back left-hander Justin Wrobleski, who started Friday’s game in St. Louis. Glasnow, who turns 31 next week, is being placed on […]
Gary Ellison | Especially for the News Leader An unusually large crowd of family and friends gathered at Springfield-Branson National Airport late Wednesday to welcome the 81 veterans who participated in the Honor Flight of the Ozarks to Washington, DC, in August. Normally, Springfield Mayor Ken McClure stands at the door to shake hands with […]
Food has always been a part of the human experience – not just as a source of nourishment, but also as a way to connect with other people. Archaeologists have discovered evidence of street food stalls in the ashes of Pompeii. As early as the mid-18th century, Faneuil Hall in Boston served as a place […]
Linda Light | Especially for the News Leader Time to buy tickets for the Art Museum’s 99x party On September 28th, the Springfield Art Museum will once again host the region’s most unique, extraordinary and entertaining event of the year while supporting the art museum. 99x 2024 will be a night of Dionysian delights and […]
A St. Louis-based Southwest agent was charged with theft after an internal investigation found evidence that he printed fake travel vouchers for personal use and for profit Southwest eliminates open seat selection and now assigns seats After more than 50 years, Southwest Airlines is abandoning its unique open seating model and will begin assigning seats. […]
During an inspection last week, employees at a popular Columbia restaurant were educated on proper food handling and other critical issues. An employee at Ozark Mountain Biscuit and Bar was observed handling ready-to-eat food without gloves during a routine inspection on July 31. That food was discarded while an inspector addressed this and other issues. […]
According to an analysis of Realtor.com data, the average home in Boone County was listed for $428,000 in July, down 2.7% from the previous month’s price of $439,900. Compared to July 2023, the median home list price increased 8.4% to $395,000. The statistics in this article refer only to homes for sale in Boone County, […]
