Today’s news
Longtime Missouri Educator Art MacLean Dies at 78
MacLean spent over 30 years teaching and coaching in the state's public schools.

Debate Continues Over Ending Twice-Yearly Clock Changes
Polls show most Americans dislike daylight saving time, but solutions remain elusive
U.S. Divided on Permanent Daylight Saving Time or Standard Time
Debate continues over ending biannual clock changes, with sleep experts and lawmakers at odds
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Mar. 6, 2026
Debate Continues Over Ending Twice-Yearly Clock Changes
Proposals range from permanent daylight saving time to splitting the difference, but no consensus yet
Mar. 6, 2026
People Love to Hate Changing Clocks Twice a Year, But Can't Agree How to Fix It
Clocks will skip ahead an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday for daylight saving time, creating a 23-hour day that throws off sleep schedules and inspires millions of complaints.
Mar. 6, 2026
Debate Continues Over Ending Biannual Clock Changes
Proposals range from permanent daylight saving time to splitting the difference, but no consensus on best solution
Mar. 5, 2026
Museum Cafe Patron Refused to Give Up Chair Holding Purse
Miss Manners weighs in on the etiquette of sharing seating in crowded public spaces.
Mar. 4, 2026
Carl Eldon Shaffer, 53, Dies in Griswold, Iowa
Longtime Griswold resident passed away at his home on February 24, 2026.
Mar. 2, 2026
Roy Wesley Morrow, 74, Dies in Missouri
Longtime Marshall resident and community member passes away at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia
Mar. 2, 2026
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative Celebrates 50 Years in San Francisco
The community-focused natural foods store has survived and thrived in a changing retail landscape.
Mar. 2, 2026
Obituary of Catherine Ann 'Katie' Banks
Longtime Illinois business owner and community member passes away at 69
Feb. 28, 2026
Evelyn Marie McClusky, Longtime Newport Resident, Passes Away at 76
McClusky was known for her passion for politics, journalism, and the outdoors.
Feb. 27, 2026
Cansata L. Arnold, Longtime Sedalia Resident, Dies at 78
Arnold was a hairdresser and cosmetologist who was active in her local church and community.
Feb. 27, 2026
Patch AM: Donuts with Grown-ups and 10 More Events in Kirkwood
Upcoming events in Kirkwood include a Purim Shabbat, a UV Variety Show, and a Chamber Trivia Night.
Feb. 27, 2026
Longtime Christopher Resident Jimmie D. Gosney Dies at 85
Gosney owned a construction company and served in the U.S. Air Force.
Feb. 25, 2026
Longtime Missouri Pilot, Police Officer, and Mason Michael Ray Thomas Dies at 70
Thomas was a decorated Navy pilot, police officer, and active member of the Masonic community.
Feb. 25, 2026
Ellen Kay Bringas, 84, Remembered for Faith and Family
Longtime Missouri resident and homemaker passed away in February 2026
Feb. 25, 2026
Timothy Ray Burdick, 46, Passes Away
Longtime Ozarks resident and family man is remembered by loved ones
Feb. 25, 2026
Beloved Sulphur Rock Resident Mary Lee Ferrell Passes Away at 93
Mary Lee (Whiteside) Ferrell, a devoted family matriarch, is remembered for her generous spirit and kind heart.
Feb. 24, 2026
Benton Man Christopher Scott Osborn Dies at 35
Osborn leaves behind five children and a legacy of hobbies and family
Feb. 24, 2026
Betty Ann Hupp, Longtime Slater Resident, Dies at 89
Hupp worked as a custodian for 29 years in the Orearville School District and St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Feb. 24, 2026
Marshall, MO Man Mark Douglas Butner Dies at 71
Longtime resident was known for his big heart and straight-talking personality.
Feb. 23, 2026
Douglas County Businesses Prepare for World Cup Visitors with Social Media Workshop
Local businesses learn strategies to engage with potential Algeria fans and other international visitors.