This week's column includes advice for getting plants to produce, as well as how to get in touch with University of Missouri ...

In this week's column, author Lesléa Newman offers some advice for overcoming the anxiety that stems from struggling to start ...

Southwest Missouri put on a show this weekend at the Class 1-3 state track and field championships in Jefferson City. Here were the top performers.

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.

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.

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

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

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 federal government made its final order of penny blanks this month — the first step to end the production of the 1-cent coin, a spokesperson for the Treasury Department confirmed to USA TODAY.

The Missouri Attorney General's Office filed 27 felony counts against Jeremy Watson, but 13 were dismissed for taking place ...