Weather
Southwest Missouri Faces Record-Breaking Heat and Wildfire Risk
Temperatures could reach the low to mid-80s on Monday, threatening long-standing records in Springfield and Joplin.
Joplin Cancels Tornado Drill Due to Forecast Storms
City officials cite potential for thunderstorms on Wednesday as reason to postpone annual preparedness exercise.
Ozarks Bracing for Drought-Busting Rainfall Next Week
Multiple weather systems to bring 2-5 inches of much-needed precipitation to the region.
Lifestyle
Springfield Schools Honor Top Academic Seniors
59 students in the Class of 2026 recognized for excellence at annual ROSE banquet
Springfield Art Museum Launches Free Monthly Lawn Events
New outdoor series to feature activities, art, and community connection.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill opens first Springfield location
New natural foods grocery store Rainbow Grocery celebrates 50 years in SoMa
Sports
Missouri State to host Oklahoma State in midweek matchup
Bears ranked 9th in latest NCAA RPI ahead of Power Five showdown
Missouri State Lady Bears to face Stephen F. Austin in NCAA First Four
The Lady Bears earned a No. 16 seed after winning the Conference USA Tournament title in their first year in the league.
Bears Tie Stolen Base Record in 13-12 Win Over Memphis
Missouri State steals 10 bases to match school record in high-scoring victory.
Politics
Springfield Residents Protest 'No Kings' Movement
Demonstrators call for defense of democratic values, pushback against perceived authoritarianism
No Kings Protest Planned in Springfield This Saturday
Greene County Democrats selling buttons for the event
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.
Business
Paul Mueller Company Reports Strong Q4 2025 Earnings
Domestic and international operations drive double-digit profit growth for the full year.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill Brings Hawaiian Cuisine to Springfield
New fast-casual restaurant opens in former Wendy's location, drawing crowds with island-inspired dishes.
Oil Workers in Alaska's North Slope Vote to Join United Steelworkers Union
Landslide vote comes after ConocoPhillips cut wages, benefits, and jobs
