Gregory Holman
@gregoryholman.bsky.social
Country journalist. Now: Deputy editor, Springfield Business Journal. Past: KSMU Ozarks Public Radio, Springfield News-Leader, 417 Magazine, Men's Health. Born in Branson, polished at Mizzou.
Be Kind & Merciful have filed a new zoning application with the city of Springfield for the latest iteration of their plans for the corner of Sunshine Street and National Avenue in the University Heights neighborhood sbj.net/stories/bkm-... New reporting by Springfield Business Journal:
BK&M submits new zoning application to city - Springfield Business Journal
A neighborhood meeting is planned this month ahead of the proposal going before P&Z and council.
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August 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Be Kind & Merciful have filed a new zoning application with the city of Springfield for the latest iteration of their plans for the corner of Sunshine Street and National Avenue in the University Heights neighborhood sbj.net/stories/bkm-... New reporting by Springfield Business Journal:
Yet more exclusive news reporting by your Business Authority, Springfield Business Journal: sbj.net/stories/orei...
O'Reilly Automotive alleges price-fixing scheme in lawsuit against major drug companies - Springfield Business Journal
The Springfield-based company accuses drug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers of allegedly colluding to drive up the cost of insulin.
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August 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Yet more exclusive news reporting by your Business Authority, Springfield Business Journal: sbj.net/stories/orei...
Our current cover story checks on a Branson development plan worth hundreds of millions, which would include 150 multi-family residential units, a Bible Encounter attraction and a 200-room hotel – just in phase 1 sbj.net/stories/bran... #BusinessAuthority
Branson considers $400M redevelopment plan - Springfield Business Journal
Developers seek TIF aid for Gretna Road project that includes retail, hotel and multifamily housing.
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August 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Our current cover story checks on a Branson development plan worth hundreds of millions, which would include 150 multi-family residential units, a Bible Encounter attraction and a 200-room hotel – just in phase 1 sbj.net/stories/bran... #BusinessAuthority
This may be the only news report on yesterday's City Utilities board of directors meeting. The board voted to approve CU's latest 20-year power supply plan, which addresses demand, regulations and carbon emissions. Your SBJ Business Authority reports: sbj.net/stories/city...
City Utilities board approves new 20-year power supply plan - Springfield Business Journal
CU CEO Dwayne Fulk said the initiative is designed to respond to “numerous fundamental and fast-paced changes” in the electric industry.
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August 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
This may be the only news report on yesterday's City Utilities board of directors meeting. The board voted to approve CU's latest 20-year power supply plan, which addresses demand, regulations and carbon emissions. Your SBJ Business Authority reports: sbj.net/stories/city...
In today's morning newscast, Springfield's new city manager prompts a divided City Council, a new director of the Christian County Library is announced, an abortion ban is back on in Missouri and lawmakers are going back for a special session www.ksmu.org/show/weekday...
Weekday Morning Newscast: Wednesday, May 28
Hear reporting from last night's Christian County Library Board meeting where they announced a new executive director, we'll also hear about the final vote to approve the appointment of David Cameron…
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May 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
In today's morning newscast, Springfield's new city manager prompts a divided City Council, a new director of the Christian County Library is announced, an abortion ban is back on in Missouri and lawmakers are going back for a special session www.ksmu.org/show/weekday...
In Springfield, a divided City Council votes to hire current Republic city administrator David Cameron to serve as Springfield’s next city manager for $350K per year www.ksmu.org/news/2025-05... @ksmu #nopaywall
Divided Council votes to hire current Republic city administrator David Cameron to serve as Springfield’s next city manager
At a special meeting today, Springfield City Council approved the hiring of a new city manager: David Cameron, who will be paid $350,000 per year. The outcome shows Council is divided on the best…
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May 28, 2025 at 11:44 AM
In Springfield, a divided City Council votes to hire current Republic city administrator David Cameron to serve as Springfield’s next city manager for $350K per year www.ksmu.org/news/2025-05... @ksmu #nopaywall
Utah Tech University recently completed an investigative report into allegations of misconduct by its former president, Richard “Biff” Williams. Here's what we know: www.ksmu.org/news/2025-05... via @ksmu #nopaywall
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May 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Utah Tech University recently completed an investigative report into allegations of misconduct by its former president, Richard “Biff” Williams. Here's what we know: www.ksmu.org/news/2025-05... via @ksmu #nopaywall
4-4 vote, "no writing from the justices here"
BREAKING: The Supreme Court affirms the Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision to block a religious public charter school.
May 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
4-4 vote, "no writing from the justices here"
Happy 179th birthday to the @AP!
May 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Happy 179th birthday to the @AP!
Breaking from NPR this hour: Following tense negotiations inside the Republican Party, the U.S. House has passed the GOP megabill containing President Trump's domestic agenda for his second term. The vote was 215-214 www.npr.org/2025/05/21/n...
Here's what's in the GOP megabill that's just passed the House
At the center of the sweeping bill is trillions in tax cuts, which Republicans aim to partially offset through changes to safety net programs like Medicaid and SNAP.
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May 22, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Breaking from NPR this hour: Following tense negotiations inside the Republican Party, the U.S. House has passed the GOP megabill containing President Trump's domestic agenda for his second term. The vote was 215-214 www.npr.org/2025/05/21/n...
Quick thread of several new stories from @ksmu
May 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Quick thread of several new stories from @ksmu
Longtime former SWMO Congressman Billy Long testified in a Senate confirmation hearing for the Trump administration's IRS commissioner job today. We have a recap spot from Michele Skalicky coming up at 5:32 on KSMU & streaming — or watch all 2-plus hours with PBS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=blVU...
WATCH LIVE: William Long testifies in confirmation hearing for IRS commissioner
Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show.Su...
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May 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Longtime former SWMO Congressman Billy Long testified in a Senate confirmation hearing for the Trump administration's IRS commissioner job today. We have a recap spot from Michele Skalicky coming up at 5:32 on KSMU & streaming — or watch all 2-plus hours with PBS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=blVU...
The weather was stormy last night, with a tornado watch while Springfield City Council's meeting was in progress. Just five area residents turned out for a public hearing to comment on Springfield's likely new city manager, to be paid at $350,000 per year www.ksmu.org/news/2025-05...
May 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The weather was stormy last night, with a tornado watch while Springfield City Council's meeting was in progress. Just five area residents turned out for a public hearing to comment on Springfield's likely new city manager, to be paid at $350,000 per year www.ksmu.org/news/2025-05...
The latest in the search for a new city manager for Springfield www.ksmu.org/news/2025-04... @ksmu #nopaywall
Springfield city manager finalists face news media ahead of council selection
After an online town hall Tuesday night and breakfast muffins with community stakeholder groups the next morning, three finalists for the Springfield city manager job faced the news media.
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April 17, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The latest in the search for a new city manager for Springfield www.ksmu.org/news/2025-04... @ksmu #nopaywall
Nonpartisan races for Springfield school board and city council? Here are some recent communications from Greene County Republicans and Greene County Democrats about the election
April 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Nonpartisan races for Springfield school board and city council? Here are some recent communications from Greene County Republicans and Greene County Democrats about the election
My colleague Chris Drew has this report on the Trump administration's decision to drastically cut back the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The federal agency most recently awarded Missouri just over $3 million. From KSMU with #nopaywall
Cuts to federal library and museum agency leave future of grant program uncertain
The entire staff of the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services were put on leave Monday. The Institute is the largest funder of cultural institutions in the U.S. It gives money to the…
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April 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
My colleague Chris Drew has this report on the Trump administration's decision to drastically cut back the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The federal agency most recently awarded Missouri just over $3 million. From KSMU with #nopaywall
Campaign finance from the two candidates running for Springfield mayor show a lopsided money race. New from @ksmu, with no paywall: www.ksmu.org/news/2025-04...
April 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Campaign finance from the two candidates running for Springfield mayor show a lopsided money race. New from @ksmu, with no paywall: www.ksmu.org/news/2025-04...
In their own words: Candidates for Springfield mayor, city council speak out at Ozarks Tech drop-in event. The election is next Tuesday
In their own words: Candidates for Springfield mayor, city council speak out at Ozarks Tech drop-in event
A few days ago, KSMU’s Gregory Holman caught up with candidates for Springfield mayor and city council.
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March 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
In their own words: Candidates for Springfield mayor, city council speak out at Ozarks Tech drop-in event. The election is next Tuesday
Some KSMU Springfield school board coverage ahead of the April 8 election www.ksmu.org/news/2025-03...
Springfield school board candidates speak out at Paws to the Polls forum
Next month’s election will decide which two individuals will join the governing body that oversees Missouri’s largest public-school district.
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March 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Some KSMU Springfield school board coverage ahead of the April 8 election www.ksmu.org/news/2025-03...
Breaking news from KCUR: KCMO city manager fired after the city lost a whistleblower lawsuit three weeks ago
Kansas City Manager Brian Platt has been fired. Mayor says he damaged the city's reputation
Kansas City Council voted unanimously to fire city manager Brian Platt, who was suspended three weeks ago after the city lost a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit. Platt is being represented by a law…
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March 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Breaking news from KCUR: KCMO city manager fired after the city lost a whistleblower lawsuit three weeks ago
It's Informed Voter Coaltion season! Today we have interviews with the candidates running for Ozark mayor: Eddie Campbell, Donald Currence and David Snider www.ksmu.org/show/informe...
Hear from the candidates running for mayor of Ozark
The April 8 municipal election features three candidates: Eddie Campbell, Donald Currence and David Snider.
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March 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
It's Informed Voter Coaltion season! Today we have interviews with the candidates running for Ozark mayor: Eddie Campbell, Donald Currence and David Snider www.ksmu.org/show/informe...
Some pretty significant reporting on the state budget out from our news collab partners at Missouri Independent
Education funding, child care subsidies central to Missouri state budget debate
A top initiative from Gov. Mike Kehoe is in trouble as House Budget Committee considers the chairman’s spending plan, which also has less for state employees pay raises and $139 million for earmarks.
www.ksmu.org
March 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Some pretty significant reporting on the state budget out from our news collab partners at Missouri Independent
From our coverage of last night's meeting: Years in the making, Springfield City Council adopts new land development code inspired by Forward SGF plan
Springfield City Council adopts new land development code inspired by Forward SGF plan
Monday night, Springfield City Council voted 8-to-1 to approve the first major overhaul to Springfield’s land development code in 30 years
www.ksmu.org
March 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
From our coverage of last night's meeting: Years in the making, Springfield City Council adopts new land development code inspired by Forward SGF plan
Happy Giving Day! Today we're asking that #BearsGive to help @ksmu update some of the ol' equipment givingday.missouristate.edu/giving-day/9...
March 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Happy Giving Day! Today we're asking that #BearsGive to help @ksmu update some of the ol' equipment givingday.missouristate.edu/giving-day/9...
Texas-based @bucees is suing a Marshfield, Missouri dog park and coffee shop business known as Barc-ee's. New from @ksmu
Buc-ee’s gas station files trademark infringement lawsuit against Marshfield's Barc-ee’s dog park and coffee business
That’s according to papers filed in federal court this week.
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March 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Texas-based @bucees is suing a Marshfield, Missouri dog park and coffee shop business known as Barc-ee's. New from @ksmu