In Springfield, that means partnering with local nonprofits and outreach groups to put a dent in the number of homicides. So ...

The Dickerson Park Zoo has introduced Cole, a three-year-old giraffe, to its herd, and she will soon meet Grady, the male ...

The News-Leader asked a range of Springfield community leaders and newsmakers to talk about what they are thankful for this ...

The building sits conveniently in Springfield’s commercial district, making it easily accessible whether you’re a local or just passing through Missouri’s third-largest city. Once inside, the ...

William Charles “Toby” Thompson, 91, of Columbia, died Nov. 23, 2025, at Township Senior Living Community, Springfield, Mo.

While the federal government has reopened and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits have been ...

The “Queen City of the Ozarks” sits at this magical crossroads where urban amenities meet small-town hospitality, where historic brick facades stand proudly alongside modern developments, and where ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Gaby Verdugo grew up in Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. She says she vividly remembers the violence in her hometown. “They start shooting right on top of the gate. I was like, ‘Oh, it is ...

While elevated costs persist amid ongoing inflationary pressures, they’re not changing what employers typically say that Springfield and the state remain attractive as an affordable place to live and ...

As protections against racial discrimination quickly vanish thanks to recent court rulings, we take a look at new developments that speak to old school instincts . . . Check-it: A “whites-only” group ...

Nearly a fifth of buildings in Springfield Public Schools were still without power Monday, June 30, after a severe storm blew through the area. Stephen Hall, chief communications official for SPS, ...

Springfield, Missouri, will host three "No Kings" protests on June 14, coinciding with President Trump's birthday and Ozarks Pridefest. Events include a rally and donation drive, a courthouse protest ...