From the Darkroom: Bolivar, Missouri, left coated in ice after freezing 1949 storm
This 1949 photograph by renowned Springfield photographer Betty Love shows the devastation left by a 1949 ice storm.
Don’t let winter slow you down — find your next adventure at the Library
Crochet lessons for teens and adults, story time for kids and a biopic on Jane Austen are among the library's offerings over ...
Ever dream of driving a big rig through Springfield? This game will simulate it
A Prague-based software company's game program will allow players to drive through the Springfield Underground as well as ...
Fair Grove selects middle school leader as next high school principal
Randie Roepke spent eight years as a teacher in Fair Grove before returning last year as principal at the middle school.
New rules target middlemen in Missouri cannabis industry to prevent ‘predatory’ practices
The state Division of Cannabis Regulation has taken aim at arrangements that left microbusiness licensees with little control ...
2025's first round of Student of the Week is here. See who's nominated, cast your vote
The new year is here, which means Student of the Week is ready to celebrate accomplished local high schoolers as they head ...
MSU marching band no longer part of Monday inauguration due to cold, venue change
Due to venue capacity and extreme weather, MSU Pride Marching Band no longer part of presidential inauguration parade Monday ...
Next markers on Springfield's African-American Heritage Trail mapped and ready
Eight markers are in place along the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail. The next will be dedicated in ...
REAL ID deadline is 4 months away. Here's how to prepare for the change
Starting May 7, those accessing federal facilities or boarding domestic flights will have to present a REAL ID. Here's how to ...
Ask the Master Gardener: Terrarium options and advice for cutting back ornamental grasses
This week's column discusses cutting back ornamental grasses and the pros and cons of starting your own plants from seed in ...
Letters to the Editor: Readers share thoughts on presidents past and present
The recent death of President Jimmy Carter and the Monday inauguration of President Donald Trump inspired many of this week's submissions.
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Why the nation's best high school basketball players move to Branson to play at Link Academy
Fathers in the crowd lean over to their kids and tell them to watch how the Link Academy Lions play defense. At the Bass Pro Tournament of Champions, the nationally recognized power has become an ...