Former President Jimmy Carter, honored with a state funeral Thursday, was an avid outdoorsman who visited Springfield in 1988 ...

SPS canceled school a total of 10 days. Since then, there have been fewer closures each year, with most happening in January.

Across Missouri, the average and starting pay for teachers has increased. The number of new hires required last year slowed — ...

When coaching his team to an overtime win over Missouri State, Southern Illinois coach Scott Nagy did so while barefoot. Here ...

Some of the great moments in Tournament of Champions history came from Springfield-area teams beating national powers. Here's a look back at the area's success.

In the April 8 election, voters will decide the next mayor, four City Council seats and two Springfield Public Schools board ...

If the ball is on the floor, it's a safe bet that Hillcrest will be the first team on the ground, diving after it. Far too many games come down to the 50-50 balls when you get to the Hornets ...

Carter's list of accomplishments is long, Barry Rowell writes, and includes creation of the Superfund Act that helped clean ...

Missouri State football added a second Miami-area running back. Shomari Lawrence was a starter in Conference USA, which MSU ...

Missouri State football added to its running back room with a quick ball-carrier who was once pursued by power programs.

In business news, KWTO adds a mid-Missouri morning show, Guaranty Bank has a new president and Lost & Found Grief Center ...

This week in food news, fusion restaurant Show Me Chuy teases its opening, Girl Scout cookie season begins and a festival ...