The much-anticipated widening of Interstate 44 is expected to go out for bid in December. Here's what to expect as work gets ...

For a second year, Springfield Public Schools wants to offer $1,500 to educators who give notice of plans to retire or resign ...

Heavy rain in October 1954 rain ended a three-year drought in dramatic fashion, flooding areas near Fassnight Park.

The Library's Oh, The Horror! series in October is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For other haunting tales, see ...

Springfield police were called to the Heer's Parking Garage shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday. Nearby, they found three men shot.

Lawmakers and opponents expressed concern about the possible use of public funds for campaign purposes, but the fund's ...

Writer Alan Katz didn't think poetry was for him. Then he wrote a book or two and learned that poetry is for everyone.

The city of Springfield is researching a potential licensing and inspection program for rental housing as part of a renewed ...

Following agricultural best practices of his day, Charles Payne tore out trees and planted row crops. His grandchildren are ...

Silver Dollar City visitors can watch cloggers or dance to a bluegrass band during the park's new Spring Exposition.

This week in 417 food news, a Japanese restaurant moves to a larger location, an Asian market announces its last day and a ...

FCS No. 25 Missouri State (4-2, 2-0) whooped No. 16 Illinois State (4-3, 1-2) in a 41-7 blowout on Saturday afternoon in ...