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Days before his trial was set to begin, Lilburn Motley pleaded guilty to shooting and killing his longtime girlfriend in 2021. His attorney had planned to rely on the defense of diminished capacity at trial. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/cri…

Leonardo Bernal would like to be the next Springfield Cardinals player to use his time at Hammons Field as a springboard to the big leagues. Lyndal Scranton says Bernal has something most catching prospects don't: the ability to switch-hit. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sp…

Springfield Little Theatre's 91st season is packed with Tony Award-nominated shows, including the SLT debuts of "Disney's Frozen" and "Come From Away." Jeff Kessinger has a preview of the seven shows you can see at the Historic Landers Theatre. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-cu…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Attorney Kayla Ferrel Onder filed a lawsuit on May 7 against Acadia Healthcare and Lakeland Behavioral Health on behalf of 28 plaintiffs. She says there is an alarming pattern of abuse at Acadia Healthcare facilities. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/voices-opinion…

Missouri State baseball got good news for 2026 when junior Caden Bogenpohl announced he's returning to the Bears for his junior season. The outfielder drew interest from bigger programs and is expected to be a first-round draft pick next year. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sp…

BREAKING: The Missouri State Highway Patrol says two Rogersville teenagers died in a crash with a semi-truck on Highway 60 late Thursday. The 17-year-old driver was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/cri…

Underclassmen, overachievers: Young talent stepped up in an extra-innings thriller to send Logan-Rogersville to its second state semifinal in four years. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sp…

Current and former tenants of Rosewood Estates and Cedarwood Terrace are suing property owners who aim to opt out of an affordable housing program. Jack McGee has details on the lawsuits. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

FREE TO ALL READERS: Springfield state Rep. Melanie Stinnett officially kicked off her campaign for the Missouri Senate, gearing up for what is expected to be one of the most competitive races in the state next year. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/ele…

Billy and Dora Cooper have known hardships in their 75 years. The couple, married for 56 years, is living in a hotel room since the April 29 storm damaged their home, but they pledge to get through it together. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/steve-pokin-co…

City Utilities' final numbers show the April 29 storm that hit Springfield was the most destructive since 2007. Total damages are estimated to be between $9 million and $11 million. Harrison Keegan has a look at the data. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/spr…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Debra Burgess, of Springfield, and Benjamin Singer, of St. Louis, write that Respect MO Voters is a "growing, cross-partisan movement" that seeks to defend the will of the people. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/voices-opinion…

FREE TO ALL READERS: After his first legislative session as majority floor leader, state Rep. Alex Riley, a Springfield Republican, is planning to vie for speaker of the Missouri House in 2027, if elected to a fourth term next year. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/mis…

History made: Fair Grove rallies in its fourth straight postseason win to advance to its first state semifinal. The Eagles benefited from Jakoeby McDannald's big night at the plate. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sp…

Summer is the perfect time to check out the plentiful springs in the Missouri Ozarks. Sony Hocklander has your guide to 14 springs in and around the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-cu…

Lunch service is returning to Bruno's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar. It's one of several ways new owner Aubrey Kennedy is working to restore the downtown restaurant to its original charm. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-cu…

Friends gathered Friday to pray and remember a pair of Rogersville teens who died in a crash on Thursday night. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/government/cri…

The trial of Elysha Bedell, a suspect in the 2023 fatal shooting of Chaviz Nguyen, has been delayed. Jackie Rehwald was in the courtroom last week and has an update on the case. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/cri…

City Council member Craig Hosmer was adamant in his opposition to the vote to hire new city manager David Cameron at a lunch workshop meeting, but he pledged to work with Cameron to “make him as successful as possible.” Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/spr…

Billy and Dora Cooper have been living in a hotel room since their home was damaged by the April 29 storm. They've known hardships in their 56 years of marriage, and Steve Pokin writes they'll face this one in stride, too. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/steve-pokin-co…