Writer Michael Salinger has some unexpected advice for anyone who wants to start writing: don't — at least not right away.

One way to address the opioid crisis is to clear away red tape and make other pain treatments more easily available, Rep.

The provision won support of 57% of Missouri voters in November and was paired with a minimum wage increase Republican ...

Could Springfield Public Schools change the spring school calendar if it runs out of AMI days? A district official explained what would happen.

Readers weigh in on government policies and spending priorities, from City Hall all the way to the White House.

Dr. Harinderjeet Kaur shares eight tips for avoiding the flu, which can be especially dangerous for children, seniors and pregnant women.

David Myers is one of four candidates vying for two seats on the Springfield school board. The others are Kelly Byrne, Sarah ...

A new WalletHub study looked at grocery prices and what states had the highest cost compared to average annual income. See ...

New cafe Sips and Scoops serves coffee, ice cream treats and snacks. Also in Springfield restaurant news, Congress tried ...