Springfield News

Mass. lawmakers approve Springfield finance bill (Boston Globe)
State lawmakers have given initial approval of a relief bill for Springfield that is aimed at ultimately ending state oversight of its finances.

Springfield bailout bill wins initial approval from Mass. legislators (The Republican)
BOSTON - After some tense negotiations, state legislators on Monday voted initial approval of the governor's financial relief bill for Springfield, including a new compromise measure to possibly overhaul the process for awarding city towing contracts.

Teen Steals Springfield Police Car (KOLR - KSFX Ozarks)
(Springfield, MO) -- A 17-year-old is in jail after running from police in a police car. It happened at around 3:30 Monday afternoon. Get advice you can trust.

Evidence in drug case thrown out after judge says he doesn't believe Springfield police officer (The Republican)
SPRINGFIELD - Saying he didn't believe a Springfield police officer's testimony, a judge in Hampden Superior Court last week threw out evidence in a 2007 cocaine trafficking case which he said had been collected in an unlawful search of the defendant's car.

Teen Steals Springfield Police Car (KOLR - KSFX Ozarks)
(Springfield, MO) -- A 17-year-old is in jail after running from police in a police car. It happened at around 3:30 Monday afternoon. The teenager was pulled over by an unmarked patrol car for erratic driving west of Broadway on Nichols Street.

2008: A year of Tradition and Pride (Danvers Herald)
At the end of every year, it's a good time to reflect on those events that somehow shaped our lives, as well as the people around us. The Danvers citizenry watched with pride, as their neighbors continue to pursue pro hockey aspirations, Olympic glory as a gymnast, and pro football dreams. If that wasn't enough, a blast from the past cropped up to remind us all that it's really about ...

Springfield Falcons looking for offensive punch (The Republican)
SPRINGFIELD - For the Springfield Falcons, it's not time to panic, but it is time to be concerned.

Special Olympics moving home base to Columbia (Columbia Daily Tribune)
Special Olympics Missouri is waiting for a positive change in the economic climate before launching a plan to bring its headquarters and an athletic training facility to Columbia.

Local Bars Thrive Despite Recession (KOLR - KSFX Ozarks)
Despite a slowing economy, sports bars and restaurants say they've seen a spike in business this new year. Bartenders say because of the N.F.L. playoffs this weekend, they've scored a touchdown with sales.

2008: A year of success mixed with changes (Saugus Advertiser)
Like all years, people will remember 2008 for a variety of reasons. And the local sports world was no different. There were plenty of reasons to celebrate, but there were also a few moments to reflect. The following is a snapshot of those events that shaped the lives of the participants, which they will never forget.