Lifestyle
Sedalia Curriculum Director Wins Education Leadership Award
Devon Gilmore recognized for her work designing professional development for district staff.
Beloved Goliath Grouper Sampson Dies at Missouri Aquarium
Wonders of Wildlife announces passing of 250-pound Atlantic goliath grouper after 4 years on exhibit
Springfield Thai Restaurant Temporarily Closes
Owner says the popular eatery will reopen soon after a private incident.
Crime
Springfield Man Tied to Gang Gets 5 Years for Gun Crimes
Firearms linked to multiple shootings in the area
Semi-Truck Crash with Injuries Reported on I-44 in Springfield
Two tractor-trailers collided on I-44 westbound near US-65, leaving at least one driver injured and prompting emergency response.
Missouri Couple Charged with Murdering Infant Daughter
Couple accused of abuse, neglect leading to 2-month-old's death
Sports
Bears fall to Middle Tennessee in regular season finale
Missouri State seniors Michael Osei-Bonsu and Keith Palek III combined for 30 points and 17 rebounds, but it wasn't enough as visiting Middle Tennessee spoiled the Bears' senior night.
Baez Homers in Final 3 Games at Double-A
Slugger finishes strong at Springfield, totals 20 homers across two levels
Razorbacks Overcome Obstacles for Impressive Road Win at Mizzou
Arkansas stuns Missouri in overtime thriller without star player Darius Acuff
Business
O'Reilly Automotive Maintains Analyst Confidence Despite Slight Q4 Miss
Wall Street analysts remain broadly optimistic on the auto parts retailer's growth prospects.
Modular builder for 7 Brew expansion faces lawsuit alleging $2M embezzlement
Partners at a construction firm supporting 7 Brew's rapid growth are embroiled in a legal dispute over alleged misuse of company funds.
Thai Express Closes After Asset Seizure and Owner's Bankruptcy
Owner vows to reopen, but no timeline set as restaurant faces financial distress and legal issues.
Politics
Protesters Denounce Attacks on Iran Across U.S. Cities
Hundreds gather outside White House and in other major cities to protest U.S. strikes on Iran.
Democrats Share Struggles of Living in Red States
Leftists in the BuzzFeed Community describe the challenges of being a minority political voice in conservative areas.
Springfield Planning Commission approves zoning change for Grant and Grand development
The rezoning will allow for a mixed-use project at the prominent intersection.
