12+ hour, 5+ min ago  (18+ words) Graduation season invites a familiar question, Springfield attorney Kurt Larson writes: What will you do with your life?...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (88+ words) Springfield News-Leader Sonic, Mc Donald's support Springfield teachers with drinks, donations This week in 417 news, local franchises show appreciation for teachers, a Chinese restaurant closes while it seeks a new location, and a Mexican restaurant is offering viral soft-serve margaritas....

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (469+ words) With under three weeks remaining in Missouri's legislative session, Senate Education Committee Chairman Rick Brattin is forging ahead with legislation aimed at giving the public a clearer view of school spending." Brattin, a Republican from Harrisonville, offered substitutes to five…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (20+ words) Springfield News-Leader Watch John Goodman speak about Springfield, MSU during visit...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (66+ words) Springfield News-Leader Drury University extends President Jeff Frederick's contract Drury University President Jeff Frederick's contract has been extended, according to a community announcement. The Board of Trustees made the announcement during its annual spring meeting April 23 in Springfield. Frederick was…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (998+ words) The accidental exposure of student information from Missouri's MOScholars program has reopened a broader fight over how much scrutiny the state's private school voucher program should face. After The Independent reported April 21 that student names, schools and parent email addresses…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (94+ words) Springfield News-Leader Springfield students celebrate aviation program graduation Eight Springfield Public Schools seniors were recognized during a graduation ceremony for the district's aviation program. The second cohort of Fly SPS students were celebrated April 16 at the Midwest Premier Flight Center,…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (125+ words) Springfield News-Leader From the Darkroom shows school days at 'ultra-modern' Pleasant View Pleasant View No. 35 was written up as an "ultra-modern" little white school house. Gone were the black chalk boards, replaced with green ones to "ease the strain on…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (247+ words) The team at Missouri State University that has investigated reports of bias, such as graffiti containing swastikas, has disbanded. MSU said the decision to disband the team was made in March and "predates any litigation." The university's full statement is…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1518+ words) Overly optimistic predictions for revenue from the lottery and casino taxes will cost Missouri school districts $245 per pupil before the fiscal year ends in June. And state lawmakers are now building next year's budget around other funding sources that may…...