My guest this week on Poetry from Daily Life is Janet Wong, who lives in Gig Harbor, Washington. Janet is a graduate of Yale ...

As AI data centers drive demand for electricity, nuclear power is an attractive option — but a Missouri law is an obstacle, this writer argues.

Despite demographic and technological changes — and the advent of late-night cookie deliveries — students' needs remain recognizable.

In a new column about health care for older adults, Springfield physician Dr. Harinderjeet Kaur outlines the risks of mixing multiple prescriptions.

One writer was unimpressed by Josh Hawley's "Manhood," another laments stolen campaign signs, plus a trio of submissions about Amendment 3.

Five-star Nixa football offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell jumped to the No. 1 spot in the 2026 class, according to ...

Was it The Pony Club? Rumors Cabaret? Centerfold? The News-Leader confirmed which Springfield club inspired Chappell Roan's ...

Here are the Springfield area high school football top performers from Week 6 of the 2024 season. Submit your team's statistics to: [email protected]: Rebura rushed for 105 yards and four ...

By the mid-1980s, Hello Kitty was all the craze among pre-teen girls worldwide. The retro character still enjoys popularity among teens and adults.

Grocery delivery service Instacart gauged each state's favorite Halloween candy based on consumer purchases in 2023.

Springfield's summertime favorite, Pineapple Whip, is closing down its locations for the season. Two locations will stay open ...

In business news, Andy Dierks, COO at Pitt Technology Group, joins Doug Pitt and Kevin Waterland as part-owner.