New Map Reveals Surprising Spread of Food Deserts Across America
ILSR study highlights lack of affordable grocery options in many communities, especially in Missouri, Georgia, and New York City.
Community Wholesale Tire Distributors closes facilities, lays off dozens
Congress Must Pass Pharmacy Reform to Put Patients First
Lifestyle
Missouri Fry Fans Embrace New Dipping Sauces
Ketchup no longer dominates as the Midwest expands its French fry flavor horizons.

Springfield Family of 10 Displaced After House Fire
Neighbors and non-profits rally to support family after devastating blaze
Earlene Tryban, Longtime Marshall Resident, Dies at 89
Tryban was an active community member and devoted grandmother.
Crime
Man accused of burning Hotel of Terror charged with arson
Michael Howerton allegedly confessed to starting the fire with $2 of gasoline

Springfield man charged with murder also held by ICE
Christopher Giovanni Salazar-Montes faces homicide charges and immigration detainer
Marion County Man Hospitalized After Shooting Incident
Authorities say the man shot himself after refusing to drop a gasoline container during a response to a report of a suicidal subject.
Sports
Speedgolf Offers Faster Alternative to Traditional 18-Hole Rounds
The fitness-focused sport allows players to complete a round in about an hour instead of four to five hours.

Missouri State Women's Basketball Cruises Past Western Kentucky 75-52
Lady Bears dominate on the glass and from beyond the arc to earn decisive victory at home
Furious comeback falls short for Bears at Liberty
Missouri State trailed by 20 points with 12 minutes remaining before mounting a furious comeback down the stretch.
Finance
Paul Mueller Company Declares $0.30 Quarterly Dividend
The company's board approved the payout for shareholders of record on February 27.

Paul Mueller Company Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
The company's board of directors has declared a $0.30 per share dividend payable to shareholders.
Missouri Lottery Announces Jan. 31, 2026 Winning Numbers
Powerball, Pick 3, and other lottery games see winners in the Show Me State
Politics
House Republicans Threaten to Block Bipartisan Spending Deal
Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges in getting the measure through the chamber to end the partial government shutdown.

Anti-ICE Protests Erupt Nationwide After Fatal Shooting
Tensions remain high as communities plan demonstrations against Trump's immigration enforcement surge
Missouri Governor Proposes Eliminating State Income Tax
Democrats argue now is not the right time for such a major tax change.