A Missouri district is challenging a change in state law that prohibits 87 school boards from adopting a four-day school week ...

Unseasonably warm weather in April 1979 prompted Springfieldians to get out on the James River for a little relaxation.

In a college football landscape full of player movement, Jacob Clark returns to Missouri State and could become program's ...

The News-Leader is proud to announce its 2025 Preseason All-Ozarks high school football team. Who will make this list by the end of the year?

This week's column includes advice for avoiding a common fungal disease as well as protecting sunflower seeds from hungry birds.

From slower speeds to better enforcement and infrastructure, we can reduce the dangers for bicyclists, according to one of this week's letters.

The Boston Red Sox (65-53) and San Diego Padres (65-52) wrap up their 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Petco Park in San Diego is set for 4:10 p.m ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds ...

Classic cars took over downtown Springfield this weekend as part of the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival. Here's what it looked like from the air.

News-Leader sports reporter Wyatt Wheeler shares his takeaways from Missouri State's first scrimmage of the fall.

This week in 417 food news, a Springfield Thai restaurant closes, a southern-style sports bar takes over a Springfield pub, a ...

Springfield-Branson National Airport received the 2025 General Aviation Project of the Year-Architectural Award, presented by the Great Lakes Chapter of American Association of Airport Executives, ...

The final Captain Springfield vote came down to Nki Calloway and Clay McGranahan after a series of close contests. See who won.