Springfield ARPA funds reallocated as deadline loomsFederal pandemic-relief funds have to be fully spent by Dec. 31. Springfield is reallocating final amounts earmarked for community organizations.Springfield News-Leader6d agoWhole story →HealthEconomyarpa funds deadline
SEC calls out LSU basketball, Will Wade in latest court filingThe SEC is now citing LSU basketball, in addition to the Tigers' football roster practices, in latest filing in federal court.Springfield News-Leader7d agoWhole story →Justice
Value public schools? Vote for Betsy Fogle for state Senate | OpinionA Springfield teacher writes in support of Missouri Senate candidate Betsy Fogle, who she says will protect and prioritize funds for public schools.Springfield News-Leader10d agoWhole story →EconomyEducationmissouri senate election
Missouri senator calls Jack Smith a 'dirtbag' in viral errorSen. Eric Schmitt went viral after calling Jack Smith a "dirtbag" at a hearing in which the Missouri senator apparently mixed up two sports teams.Springfield News-Leader21d agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticeEric Schmittjudiciary committee hearing
Letters to the Editor: Candidates earn kudos and complaintsSpringfield residents share their views on state Rep. Melanie Stinnett, U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison, and climate change.Springfield News-Leader26d agoWhole story →GovernmentBuildEric Burlisonmissouri state election
Casey Woods says Protect College Sports Act needs to be approvedMissouri State coach Casey Woods says college football is a mess and urges Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act.Springfield News-Leader1mo agoWhole story →CultureEducationprotect college sports act debate
US Supreme Court again blocks gerrymandered MO congressional mapJustices blocked a federal judge’s order requiring use of the Republican-drawn 2025 map, restoring an earlier Missouri Supreme Court ruling.Springfield News-Leader1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJusticemo congressional map ruling
MO governor fills long-vacant teacher seat on state education boardGov. Mike Kehoe appointed a classroom teacher to the state education board, an advisory position vacant since it was created eight years ago.Springfield News-Leader3mo agoWhole story →EducationMike Kehoestate board of education appointments
Missouri governor vetoes, restricts Springfield projectsWhen Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the state budget, it included funding for several local projects and programs while others were vetoed or restricted.Springfield News-Leader3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyMike Kehoemissouri state budget signing
