Former President Jimmy Carter, honored with a state funeral Thursday, was an avid outdoorsman who visited Springfield in 1988 ...

Across Missouri, the average and starting pay for teachers has increased. The number of new hires required last year slowed — ...

When coaching his team to an overtime win over Missouri State, Southern Illinois coach Scott Nagy did so while barefoot. Here ...

Some of the great moments in Tournament of Champions history came from Springfield-area teams beating national powers. Here's a look back at the area's success.

If the ball is on the floor, it's a safe bet that Hillcrest will be the first team on the ground, diving after it. Far too many games come down to the 50-50 balls when you get to the Hornets ...

Not too hot, not too cold, not too wet, not too dry — this week's Master Gardener advice addresses plants that need things ...

Carter's list of accomplishments is long, Barry Rowell writes, and includes creation of the Superfund Act that helped clean ...

Missouri State football added a second Miami-area running back. Shomari Lawrence was a starter in Conference USA, which MSU ...

Missouri State football added to its running back room with a quick ball-carrier who was once pursued by power programs.

In business news, KWTO adds a mid-Missouri morning show, Guaranty Bank has a new president and Lost & Found Grief Center ...

This week in food news, fusion restaurant Show Me Chuy teases its opening, Girl Scout cookie season begins and a festival ...

Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in the Midwest last week compared with the week prior.