Steve Pokin is a columnist at the Springfield Daily Citizen. He writes the "Pokin Around" and "The Answer Man" columns, focusing on a variety of topics including energy policy, renewable energy, and animal rights. Steve's work has been featured in the Springfield Daily Citizen.
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Steve Pokin's coverage is heavily focused on local news, crime, and community events in the Springfield, Missouri area. He frequently covers evolving stories and breaking news related to family & relationships and crime.
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Gabriel McDaniel, 27, died by suicide following severe burns from an April bonfire in Sparta. Survivor Aubrey Dye continues recovery.
By: Steve Pokin
Reader wants to know what the building at Mill and Main was used before it became the Hotel of Terror, which is in its final season
Voters in Missouri defeated Amendment 5 on Tuesday, rejecting a plan to eliminate personal income tax in favor of higher sales taxes.
By: Steve Pokin
Owners of the Academy of Hair Design fired their son, a registered sex offender, after outcry from students and staff
Downtown Springfield is set to lose its last locally owned bank following the scheduled closure of Great Southern Bank on Oct. 1.
Why did Springfield expand south instead of north? Experts cite railroad barriers, topographic challenges, and sewer infrastructure.
By: Steve Pokin
City Utilities closes Lake Springfield's Tailwater Access due to safety risks, sparking disappointment among local anglers.
By: Steve Pokin
Newsman Eric Meyer coming to Springfield to talk about 2023 police raids at Marion County Record, his home and home of city council member
A grease fire damaged the pit area at Buckingham's BBQ on Sept. 6. The Springfield restaurant plans to reopen within a week.
By: Steve Pokin
Reader concerned public money was wasted because city Public Works and City Utilities didn't work cooperatively
