News across Christian County
Benton Avenue AME renovation is complete. The building is now a place for learning
The historic Black church at Benton and Central was built in 1926.
Anti-abortion divide could complicate Missouri Amendment 3 campaign
Some conservatives argue the abortion restrictions don’t go far enough, a split that could matter in a race recent polling shows is essentially tied.
Basketville
Host and archivist Haley Frizzle-Green continues our historic tour along Route 66, with a look at a cottage industry that took off along the Mother Road in Missouri.
Diesel has never been more expensive. That's squeezing farmers as harvest begins
Conflicts in Iran and Russia are causing diesel prices to spike globally. That's especially hurting U.S. farmers as they head into harvest season, the most fuel intensive period of the agricultural year.
U.S. Supreme Court again blocks Missouri from using Trump-backed congressional map
This is the third time the high court has stymied efforts to implement a map aimed at ousting Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.
Ribbon cut on Darr Family Foundation HUB
The Darr Family Foundation HUB at the O'Reilly Center for Hope rededicates the Community Partnership of the Ozarks space for children and family services.
Springfield to move forward with 'Ungap the Map' project as $24.8 million in grant funds are released
The federal grant will allow the city to close gaps in parts of the greenway trail system.
Arts News September 25, 2026
Tickets are on sale for the first two Broadway shows of the season at Hammons Hall. Plus, we talk “Bees and Butterflies” with author Jason Poulos, airport art returns to SGF, the Springfield Art Museum receives new funding, Grandma Strange reunites for a show and more.e.
Empty Bowls fundraiser for Ozarks Food Harvest's Weekend Backpack Program is underway
The event raises funds for a program that provides weekend meals and snacks for kids throughout the school year.
Public input sought on Springfield's updated stormwater management plan
The public may review and comment on the plan through October 13.
Astro Brief: Understanding Our Universe
How do we study space's bigger picture?
Missouri's attorney general investigates Students for Justice in Palestine's Missouri chapters
Catherine Hanaway is concerned the organization violated the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.