A few of the Springfield area's best players stepped up in the biggest moments to lift their teams to district championships ...

Southwest Missouri delivered one of the more surprising weeks of district baseball in recent memory. Here's what happened.

Also in food and restaurant news, a lakeside sub shop opens a Republic location and a Springfield favorite moves downtown.

A Springfield fire marshal was recognized with an investigative award and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ...

The track and field championships begin for Classes 1,2 and 3 this weekend in Jefferson City. Here are live updates for Springfield area athletes.

A change in airports in Washington, D.C., will avoid delays, allowing veterans to return to Springfield for an earlier Welcome Home ceremony.

This writer urges southwest Missourians to speak up before expanding chicken operations contaminate the Ozarks' water supply.

Due to damage from the April 29 storms, Grant Beach outdoor pool will remain closed indefinitely. Only Fassnight will offer full concessions.