Marta Mieze

8 hours ago | news-leader.com | Marta Mieze

Zachary Walker admitted he used his knowledge of a Springfield post office building's security from his prior employment to commit burglaries. He stole mail to resell items online and admitted to likely burglarizing the post office weekly after his resignation. Walker faces up to 10 years in prison and has agreed to pay over $13,200 in restitution. A Springfield man has pleaded guilty in federal court to burglarizing a local post office and stealing mail.

20 hours ago | yahoo.com | Marta Mieze

For more than a year, the city of Humansville has been embroiled in multiple controversies, including concerns about misused funds. Residents of the small Polk County town have now gathered signatures required to request the State Auditor's Office conduct an audit to ensure the city is operating properly. While the Board of Alderman had previously voted to initiate a state audit themselves, the action failed when Mayor Tracy Mason broke the tie by voting against it.

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Marta Mieze

After seven years, and a months-long search, Springfield will have a new city manager — the man who has been credited for guiding significant growth in nearby Republic. In a news release May 14, the city announced the selection of David Cameron as Springfield's next city manager. Cameron will start July 7 and be paid $350,000, the minimum starting salary for the position set during this search.

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Marta Mieze

Another state representative from Springfield has announced her plans to run for Missouri Senate in 2026. Rep. Betsy Fogle announced her candidacy for the Missouri Senate's District 30 seat, which is currently held by longtime legislator Lincoln Hough, on May 12. Fogle was reelected in November as a Democrat for her third term representing District 135 in the Missouri House of Representatives.

3 days ago | eu.news-leader.com | Marta Mieze

Missouri State Rep. Betsy Fogle, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for the Missouri Senate District 30 seat in 2026. Fogle, currently serving her third term in the Missouri House, aims to focus on community safety, school safety, healthcare accessibility and affordability. She is the second candidate to announce a run for the seat currently held by term-limited Sen. Lincoln Hough. Another state representative from Springfield has announced her plans to run for Missouri Senate in 2026. Rep.