Missouri State University in Springfield plans to open a new alumni building this September. This week, MSU President Richard Williams announced $10 million in private gifts for the site, to be named after former MSU President Clifton Smart III. The...
Springfield will take center stage this week as a multi‑day celebration marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in the southwest Missouri city credited as the highway’s birthplace. The centennial kickoff begins Thursday and is expected to draw thousands of visitors...
A murder case in southwest Missouri’s Springfield has led to call for tougher actions against illegal immigrants that commit crimes. Several law enforcement personnel and some elected leaders took part in a press conference last week, during which they highlighted the...
That fresh-baked cinnamon bread drifting through the air, you hear the whistle of a train in the distance, steel coasters roaring overhead, craftsmen hammering away in the shops… and somewhere in between, a bluegrass band is playing while families are laughing,...
A Missouri lawmaker wants the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) to make an exception for Missouri State University in Springfield. The Bears are in their first season as a Football Bowl Subdivision team, but NCAA rules block transitioning programs from...
