Poet and author Charles Ghigna shares the story of a poem he wrote after waking up to his infant son's babbling over a nursery monitor.

Do you have an endorsement you'd like to share ahead of the April 8 election? Email your submission to [email protected] by March 26.

When George Washington left office at the end of his second term, he left America with perhaps the most prescient lesson for the nation’s future on Sept. 19, 1796 in his famous farewell address to ...

Donald Trump has been busy since his inauguration, but this writer argues those accomplishments are nothing to be proud of.

City Utilities is celebrating a major milestone — 80 years of serving Springfield! Since 1945, CU has been more than just a utility provider. We’ve been a part of the community, keeping the lights on, ...

In other business news, Central Bank companies announce new hires and the leader of Least of These exits the Christian County ...

Rescue One has helped more than 13,500 animals since opening in 2014. The organization is planning to add space as it ...

Mitch Wilkins, a mortgage lender supervisor for Arvest Bank, shares tips for recovering after storms damage your home — and ...

Logan-Rogersville and Benton will play in a Class 4 basketball semifinal. Check this page for live updates throughout the ...

Logan-Rogersville and Benton will play in a Class 4 girls basketball semifinal. Check this page for live updates throughout ...

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Missouri rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of ...

Did you pay attention to the top headlines in Springfield this week? Now is the time to test your skills with this week's News-Leader.com news quiz, covering stories from March 15-21. Good luck! Did ...