Majors fall in the semifinals of World Series qualifer
SPRINGFIELD, MO. — Enid Majors’ run toward the Connie Mack World Series came to a screeching halt in a World Series qualifier.
Jun 23, 2026Open source
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How one woman’s Route 66 story of segregation and hospitality is kept alive today
In Springfield, Missouri, Alberta Ellis helped create a welcoming world for Black motorists during segregation. The businesswoman left a lasting legacy.
Jun 19, 2026Open source
Man pleads guilty to gambling conspiracy, money laundering
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — An Indian national pleaded guilty in federal court in Springfield on Wednesday to being involved in a multimillion-dollar gambling consp...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
RIGHT AS RAIN: Springfield experiences notable hailstorm
Early last week, devastating hail pummeled southwestern Missouri, especially the Springfield area. Ice stones the size of softballs brought major damage to b...
May 3, 2026Open source
Classic cars, packed streets as Springfield erupts for Route 66 celebration, drawing national attention
Steve Doocy of "Fox & Friends' wrapped up his three-day Route 66 road trip in Springfield, Missouri, celebrating the historic highway's 100th anniversary at...
May 1, 2026Open source
A century of Route 66 celebrated at the Old Joliet Prison with The Big House Ballgame
Thursday marked 100 years since two entrepreneurs in Springfield, Missouri, sent a telegram to the nation’s capital requesting the name “66” for their...
May 1, 2026Open source
Emu killed in Missouri as hailstorm rolls through region
Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield said the zoo's 21-year-old female emu, Adam, died during a hailstorm, while a male rhea was injured.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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MSHSAA to experiment with implementation of shot clock
The Missouri State High School Activities Association has approved a limited allowance for a 35-second shot clock in boys’ and girls’ basketball, creatin...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
MU Extension spots first corn leafhoppers of the year in Missouri
A species of invasive plant eaters has been confirmed in Mid-Missouri as the season turns to summer.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Board of Curators approve $5.5 billion FY2027 budget
The University of Missouri System's budget is $5.5 billion for fiscal year 2027, which officials designed to be a cautious approach to cost commitments given...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
State Historical Society’s collection of military uniforms reflects country’s history
As a curator for the State Historical Society of Missouri, Nicole Johnston knew she had to commemorate America's 250th birthday in a meaningful way.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Google plans $1.3 million investment in Missouri River basin stabilization projects
Google will fund 47 grade stabilization structures located in southwest Iowa, aiming to improve water quality, better capture runoff and boost flood resilien...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
MacLeod pulls away from West Plains, 12-3
WEST PLAINS — The MacLeod Junior American Legion Baseball team plated nine runs over the fourth and fifth innings to pull away for a 12-3 whipping of West...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Missouri casino robbery suspect identified as Bloomington man with McLean County warrant
Bloomington police conducted a traffic stop Wednesday that resulted in the arrest of a Bloomington man accused in a $1.3 million armed robbery at a Missouri...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Paint work continues on Missouri Supreme Court building
Renovations to the Missouri Supreme Court building progressed Thursday with more work on its facade.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
White Sox take winning attitude into series against Royals
Your source for local news, sports, high school sports and weather in and around Jefferson City, Columbia, Fulton and the Lake of the Ozarks. All of Mid-Miss...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Missouri parent groups organize against Amendment 5 over school funding concerns
Sarah Laub tried everything to get her son with learning disabilities a better education. She drove him to a private school an hour and a half away from th...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Southern softball reloads for 2026-27
After a historic season that saw the Missouri Southern State University Lions softball team (54-10) earn a trip to the NCAA Division II Women
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Millions already pouring into Missouri ballot fights over taxes and majority rule
Missouri voters are being flooded with ads over two constitutional amendments that would reshape how the state taxes income and how citizens amend the consti...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Neosho in running to become new home for space museum
NEOSHO, Mo. — A space museum in eastern Missouri that includes links to one of the Mercury 7 astronauts is looking for a new home, and Neosho is one of
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Muddy Mo’s To Host FOMNRR Fundraiser
The Friends of the Missouri National Recreational River (FOMNRR) organization invites community members to “Raise a Cup for the River” on Tuesday, June 3...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Undrafted no more: Mitchell and Phillips lands NBA opportunities
Former Missouri star Mark Mitchell signed with the Denver Nuggets, becoming the sixth Tiger to reach the NBA under coach Dennis Gates.
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Missourians access abortion pills at in-state clinics for first time since 2018
For the first time since 2018, patients in Missouri this week were able to obtain medication abortions without leaving the state. The shift came after Jackso...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
US Supreme Court hands win to Monsanto in Missouri case tied to claims Roundup causes cancer
State courts cannot find liability for labeling shortcomings in pesticides and similar products because such products are covered by federal law, the U.S. Su...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Snap sued over rape of minor who met adult attacker via Snapchat The parents of a girl who was raped when s...
The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she connected to via Snapchat have sued its parent company, Snap, and the...
Jun 25, 2026Open source
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Springfield is in Greene County, Missouri.
Region: Missouri
ZIP Codes
65801, 65802, 65803, 65804, 65805, 65806, 65807, 65808, 65809, 65810, 65814, 65817, 65890, 65897, 65898, 65899
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MSHSAA to experiment with implementation of shot clock
The Missouri State High School Activities Association has approved a limited allowance for a 35-second shot clock in boys’ and girls’ basketball, creatin...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
MU Extension spots first corn leafhoppers of the year in Missouri
A species of invasive plant eaters has been confirmed in Mid-Missouri as the season turns to summer.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Board of Curators approve $5.5 billion FY2027 budget
The University of Missouri System's budget is $5.5 billion for fiscal year 2027, which officials designed to be a cautious approach to cost commitments given...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
State Historical Society’s collection of military uniforms reflects country’s history
As a curator for the State Historical Society of Missouri, Nicole Johnston knew she had to commemorate America's 250th birthday in a meaningful way.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Google plans $1.3 million investment in Missouri River basin stabilization projects
Google will fund 47 grade stabilization structures located in southwest Iowa, aiming to improve water quality, better capture runoff and boost flood resilien...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
MacLeod pulls away from West Plains, 12-3
WEST PLAINS — The MacLeod Junior American Legion Baseball team plated nine runs over the fourth and fifth innings to pull away for a 12-3 whipping of West...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Missouri casino robbery suspect identified as Bloomington man with McLean County warrant
Bloomington police conducted a traffic stop Wednesday that resulted in the arrest of a Bloomington man accused in a $1.3 million armed robbery at a Missouri...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Paint work continues on Missouri Supreme Court building
Renovations to the Missouri Supreme Court building progressed Thursday with more work on its facade.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
White Sox take winning attitude into series against Royals
Your source for local news, sports, high school sports and weather in and around Jefferson City, Columbia, Fulton and the Lake of the Ozarks. All of Mid-Miss...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
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